Harry Potter in the Park
Meet with John and City Center NOVA residents and friends every Tuesday, weather permitting, from 4-5 pm for a shared reading of Harry Potter, book one.
Events Calendar
Our Stomping Ground offers a variety of programs including book clubs, games nights, art and fitness classes and more. We are always adding new events. Be sure to explore our calendar and register for those programs that are of interest. Some events are open to just residents of a specific community, some are open to residents and Friends of OSG, and others are open to anyone in the Northern VA area.
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Book Club (Virtual)
Book: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. You’re welcome to purchase the book yourself but it is not required since the host will read out loud in the group. When: Every Tuesday at 7PM Where: Zoom. If you’d like to join, just register once to receive the Zoom link, and we’ll send it automatically thereafter. *** All are welcome! About the book: Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco… Read More »Book Club (Virtual)
Reading Circle at Queens Court (In-Person)
Where: Queens Court When: 1st Wednesday, Monthly Join OSG and APAH at Queens Court for an afternoon of reading with our younger friends and neighbors. All are welcome! We will meet in the lobby of Queens Court. Contact Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
Rosslyn Dinner Club (In-Person)
Where:Yuraku Japanese Restaurant (1850 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209) When: 1st Wednesday Monthly Our OSG Queen's Court community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. All are welcome (including those not living at Queens Court)! For this month's outing, we'll be going to Yuraku Japanese Restaurant (1850 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209). Please meet in the Queens Court lobby at 5:15 PM to walk together from there. Please remember to bring a… Read More »Rosslyn Dinner Club (In-Person)
Roosevelt Island (In-Person)
Where: Roosevelt Island When: Every Friday from 10-11am (except 12/23) We’re firm believers that community extends beyond the people in our lives – it also encompasses the world we live in and our individual impact on the environment. To that end, please join us as we work together to clean up Roosevelt Island- one of D.C.’s jewels. This is a great opportunity to learn about this historical landmark, create new friendships, and protect our community. Details for attending: We will… Read More »Roosevelt Island (In-Person)
Yoga at Gilliam Place (In-Person)
Where: Gilliam Place Join Our Stomping Ground's yoga flow class at Gilliam Place with certified yoga instructor, Ania. This adaptive yoga practice focuses on individual needs rather than forcing positions. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to secure your spot.
Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up
Join us for a weekly virtual meet-up for adults between the age of 18-35. Each week we'll discuss a different topic such as getting out of your comfort zone or learning to work with others. All you need is yourself, a snack, and an open mind to hop online and connect with old and new friends. Meet-ups are hosted every Monday at 5:00 PM by Social Grace and registration is free - just sign up, sign on and have fun.… Read More »Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up
Reading Circle at Gilliam Place (In-Person)
Where: Gilliam Place When: 2nd Tuesday, Monthly Join OSG and APAH at Gilliam Place for an afternoon of reading with our younger friends and neighbors. All are welcome! We will meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place. Contact Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory since we need a headcount and may need to cap the number of reservations. Additionally, things may change. We'll communicate these changes via email and our Whatsapp group here.
Harry Potter in the Park
Meet with John and City Center NOVA residents and friends every Tuesday, weather permitting, from 4-5 pm for a shared reading of Harry Potter, book one.
Book Club (Virtual)
Book: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. You’re welcome to purchase the book yourself but it is not required since the host will read out loud in the group. When: Every Tuesday at 7PM Where: Zoom. If you’d like to join, just register once to receive the Zoom link, and we’ll send it automatically thereafter. *** All are welcome! About the book: Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco… Read More »Book Club (Virtual)
Ask Us Anything (Virtual)
Where: Zoom. Please register to receive the link in your email. When: December 15th at 10:30 AM *** New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open Zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
Gilliam Place Dinner Club
Where: Rincome Thai Cuisine When: 3rd Thursday Monthly Our OSG Gilliam Place community is getting together on the third Thursday of every month to enjoy dinner together. All are welcome (including those not living at Gilliam Place)! For this month's outing, we'll be going to Rincome Thai Cuisine ( 3030 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204). Please meet outside Gilliam Place at 5:15 PM to walk together from there, and remember to bring a form of payment. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory.… Read More »Gilliam Place Dinner Club
