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.
In partnership with Ultimate Magic Academy, we've created a bespoke magic workshop exclusively for OSG! Learn from professional magicians how to read minds, predict the future, perform amazing card tricks, and more! All custom props and tricks are included in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll walk away with a minimum of 10 amazing tricks by the end of the 6 sessions.
Join the Intelligence and National Security Alliance Foundation and the National Security Neurodiversity Network for a special screening of the movie, Temple Grandin followed by a brief discussion and networking. The movie is a "biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry." Meet up: You can choose to either 1) meet at Gilliam Place at 5:45pm to walk over as a group OR 2) meet directly at… Read More »Movie: Temple Grandin 11/14 (In-Person)
This week's Book Club meeting has been cancelled. See you on Tuesday, December 5th! In the meantime, please join the Book Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
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)! 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 at TJ around 9:15am. If you are running late, please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group to determine where we… Read More »Walk to TJ 11/15 (In-Person)
You're invited to a movie night with our Arden community! Together we'll watch this month's group pick: Casper. Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00pm and message the Arden Community Whatsapp group since a key fob is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15pm. To prepare: Please feel free to bring your own snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable. Parking: Guest parking in the building garage is currently… Read More »Arden Movie Night 11/15 (In-Person)
Our OSG Arlington community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we'll choose a spot near one of our Arlington properties. This month, we're going to Barley Mac near Queens Court. All are welcome (no matter where you live)! Meetup: Please either meet at Queens Court at 5:20pm to walk over to the restaurant together or meet directly at Barley Mac at 5:30PM. To prepare: Please look at the menu here if you'd like to review… Read More »Arlington Dinner Club 11/16 (In-Person)
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. Meet up: We will meet in front of the bridge at 10AM before heading over to the island. If you arrive late, please message the Roosevelt Island Whatsapp group to determine where we are. To prepare: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Remember… Read More »Roosevelt Island Clean-Up 11/17 (In-Person)
Join Our Stomping Ground's chair yoga class at Gilliam Place with certified yoga instructor, Ania. This adaptive yoga practice focuses on individual needs rather than forcing positions. Beginners are welcome! Meet up: We'll meet in the Gilliam Place Community Room on the first floor. To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing. Bringing your own yoga mat is optional. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates. *Note:… Read More »Yoga at Gilliam Place 11/17 (In-Person)
You're invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we'll watch this month's group pick: The Nightmare Before Christmas Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00 PM and message the Movie Night Whatsapp group since a key card is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15PM. To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable. Contact: We will communicate changes of… Read More »Queens Court Movie Night 11/17 (In-Person)
Create in community through this group art therapy session led by Garine! We will explore using various art mediums that will encourage self expression and creativity. Meet up: Please meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation at Arrowbrook. 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: It is advised that you wear clothes… Read More »Art Therapy with Garine 11/18 (In-Person)
Join our Queens Court community for a weekly walk around the neighborhood and local trails. Meet up: We will meet in the Queens Court lobby at 10AM before heading out for our walk. If you arrive late, please message the Queens Court Whatsapp group to determine where we currently are. 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… Read More »Queens Court Walk 11/20 (In-Person)
Join our chair yoga class at the Ovation at Arrowbrook with certified yoga instructor, Garine. This adaptive yoga practice focuses on individual needs rather than forcing positions. 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: Please wear comfortable… Read More »Yoga at the Ovation 11/20 (In-Person)
