Events Calendar

Come create art in community at the Ovation! It's a great opportunity to meet new friends and neighbors and get crafty. The group will be led by Garine, our art therapist intern from GW. All ages are welcome! This week, we are creating tie-dye designs together. 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… Read More »Tie-Dye at the Ovation 6/1 (In-Person)

Join our Queens Court community for a trip to the Longbridge Aquatics and Fitness Center! You'll have the option of using the pool and/or gym, depending on your preferences. Meetup: Our walking group will head out from Queens Court at 10am and take the blue metro line together from the Rosslyn metro station to the Crystal City metro station near Longbridge. If you'd like to meet us directly at Longbridge, then plan to arrive after 11:00am. There is metered parking… Read More »Fitness Fieldtrip 6/3 (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 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 RSVP to… Read More »Young Adult Virtual Meet-up 6/3 (Virtual)

This week, we're reading and discussing "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond. 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. To prepare: You are encouraged to purchase the book, but it is not required to participate in the online discussion. If you're joining us for the first time, please use the… Read More »Social Justice Club 6/3 (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.

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 6/4 (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 Abi Restaurant near the Arden. To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here. Meet up: We'll meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp group to… Read More »Alexandria Dinner Club 6/4 (In-Person)

This week, we're reading "Gilded Mountain" by Kate Manning. To prepare: You may purchase the book yourself, but it is not required since the host will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us to listen and discuss. 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 »Book Club 6/4 (Virtual)

Join our Gilliam Place community 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: You can either meet our walkling group outside the front entrance of Gilliam Place on Lincoln Street at 9am or meet us directly at TJ around 9:15am. If you are running late, please… Read More »Walk to TJ 6/5 (In-Person)

Get your thinking caps on because it's time for trivia! Our categories will be pop music of the 80's and 90's, American history 1900's edition, and kids shows from the 90's. To prepare: Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox. Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events… Read More »Trivia 6/5 (Virtual)

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 6/6 (Virtual)

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. To prepare: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Remember to bring gloves and a trash bag if you'd like to pick up trash, but this is optional. Meet up: We will meet in front of the bridge at 10AM before heading over to… Read More »Roosevelt Island 6/7 (In-Person)