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.
This week for our Social Justice Club, we're discussing the podcast Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi. Our conversation will be centered around the episode: Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon All are welcome, and you don't need to have attended previous meetings to join. We just ask that you listen to the one episode above beforehand. You can listen on Spotify or other streaming platforms. Please RSVP to recieve the Zoom link.
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.
Join OSG and APAH at Gilliam Place for an afternoon of reading with the neighbors. We will meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place. Contact donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. Please RSVP below.
We're reading The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Join our book club to listen to our volunteer Finn Jensen read to the group. The OSG Book Club meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*. Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club
Get your thinking caps on - it's time for trivia! Join your OSG friends as we compete for bragging rights. There will be 4 categories, including Animals, Food & Drink, World Religion, and TV shows. In each category, there will be 10 questions, and a bonus round per category. All are welcome, and please invite your friends to sign up as well. Register below and we'll send the Zoom link to your email.
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 meet in front of the bridge before heading over to… Read More »Roosevelt Island Clean-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.
Learn how to live more eco-friendly with our partners EcoAction Arlington. At our Gilliam Place community, we'll gather to discover doable actions we can practice every day to live sustainable lifestyles that will benefit our local environment. In this meeting, we'll discuss single-use plastic reduction. All are welcome, sign up below. *Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory if you're new since we will communicate changes of plans via email or Whatsapp.
This week for our Social Justice Club, we're discussing the podcast Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi. Our conversation will be centered around the episode: Repairing the Past: Returning Native Land. All are welcome, and you don't need to have attended previous meetings to join. We just ask that you listen to the one episode above beforehand. You can listen on Spotify or other streaming platforms. Please RSVP to recieve the Zoom link.
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.
We're reading The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Join our book club to listen to our volunteer Finn Jensen read to the group. The OSG Book Club meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*. Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club
Join OSG in a yoga flow led by our friend Ania Sowińska. This will be an adaptive yoga practice that focuses on the individual needs of each individual rather than forcing positions. We'll meet at Gilliam Place in the community room, please bring your own yoga mat. All are welcome, however, we have a limit of 8 people so please register below as soon as possible. Read more about Yoga at Gilliam here.
