Events Calendar

Come create art in community at the Ovation each Saturday! It's a great opportunity to meet new friends and neighbors and get crafty each week. The group will be led by Garine, our art therapist intern from GW. This week, we're painting flowers! To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn't mind possibly getting stained. Meet up: Please meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation at Arrowbrook. A key is needed to enter the… Read More »Painting Flower Pots at the Ovation 3/2 (In-Person)

Join our chair yoga class at the Ovation at Arrowbrook with certified yoga instructor, Garine. Beginners are welcome! Meet up: We'll meet in the club room on the first floor of the Ovation. A key is needed to enter the building, so please message the Herndon Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not an Ovation resident, so you can be let in. To prepare: You won't need a yoga mat for this session. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring… Read More »Chair Yoga at the Ovation 3/4 (In-Person)

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. To prepare: All you need is yourself, a snack, and an open mind to hop online and connect with old and new friends. Meet up: This virtual event is hosted every Monday at 5:00 PM by Social Grace, and registration is free. Be sure to… Read More »Young Adult Virtual Meet-up 3/4 (Virtual)

This week, we're viewing episode 1 of the miniseries The Good Lord Bird on Amazon Prime. To prepare: You are encouraged to watch the episode, but it is not required to participate in the online discussion. If you're joining us for the first time, please use the Social Justice Club Whatsapp group to connect with the other members and find out which chapter we're currently on. Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please… Read More »Social Justice Club 3/4 (Hybrid)

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 the OSG team. To prepare: Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us for a virtual Q&A. Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email… Read More »Ask Us Anything about OSG 3/5 (Virtual)

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.

Stop by Gilliam Place and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Sarah. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity. To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn't mind possibly getting stained. Meet up:We'll meet in the second floor community room at Gilliam Place. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group upon arrival if you're not a… Read More »Open art studio 3/5 (In-Person)

Join OSG for a weekly social hour via Zoom! Each week, we'll focus on a different theme of conversation, like hobbies, travel, music, goals, and more. To prepare: All you need is yourself, the internet, and an open mind to connect with old and new friends online. Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox. Contact:… Read More »Cyber social hour 3/5 (Virtual)

Our OSG Alexandria community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we'll choose a restaurant near one of our Alexandria properties. This month, we're going to Ramparts Tavern and Grill near the Waypoint. To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! Meet up: We'll meet directly at Ramparts Tavern and Grill at 5:30PM. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important… Read More »Alexandria Dinner Club 3/5 (In-Person)

Join our Cadence and Gilliam Place communities for a weekly walk and games at Thomas Jefferson Community Center (TJ). All are welcome (no matter where you live)! To prepare: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and feel free to bring balls, frisbees, and other fun, easily transportable equipment. Meet up: There are two walking groups that start at 9:00am, so you can meet them outside the front entrance of either Gilliam Place or the Cadence. You can also meet us directly… Read More »Walk to TJ 3/6 (In-Person)

Join our Queens Court community for a weekly walk around the neighborhood and local trails. To prepare: This activity lasts a couple of hours, so please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a small snack as needed. Sometimes, the group may decide to grab a bite together, so we’d recommend bringing a form of payment if you’d like to purchase something. This is optional though! Meet up: We will meet in the Queens Court lobby at 10AM before… Read More »Queens Court Walk 3/7 (In-Person)

The Tech for Independent Living Team at The Arc of Northern Virginia creates free, fully customized, virtual lessons that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to create full inclusion and participation in the community. You can find out more about their newly developed app, Arc2Indpendence, in this online demo. Meet up: This free, virtual event is hosted every first Thursday of the month at noon by the Tech for Independent Living Team. Registration: Click here to register for the… Read More »Tech for Independent Living 3/7 (Virtual)