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 free-painting with acrylics! 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… Read More »Free-Painting with Acrylics at the Ovation 3/30

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 4/1 (In-Person)

This week, we're viewing episode 3 of the miniseries The Good Lord Bird on Amazon Prime. To prepare: You are encouraged to watch the show, but it is not required to participate in the online discussion next week. Meet up: For those who want to watch together in person, we'll be meeting at Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204). You can also watch at home anytime before our virtual discussion next week. Contact: We will communicate changes… Read More »Social Justice Club 4/1 (Hybrid)

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 4/2 (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 El Rancho Latin Grill. To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the El Rancho Latin Grill menu here. Meet up: We'll meet directly at El Rancho Latin Grill at 5:30 PM. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the… Read More »Alexandria Dinner Club 4/2 (In-Person)

This week, we're reading "Guilded 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 4/2 (Virtual)

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 4/3 (In-Person)

Get your thinking caps on because it's time for trivia! We'll form teams and compete for bragging rights! The three categories this time will be: Ancient Civilizations, Candy, and American History-1800'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 4/3 (Virtual)

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 4/4 (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 4/4 (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 Cleanup 4/5 (In-Person)