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.
Come out for our monthly Healthy Hangout at Lubber Run Park for some fresh air and good company. This is a great opportunity to get outside and connect with your community! Make sure to wear comfortable shoes while we walk and talk throughout the park and local neighborhood. After our group walk, you are more than welcome to stay and chat or continue strolling around the park. Can’t wait to see you there! Please sign up here
Meet us for our daily walks during the week, weather permitting. Exploring the neighborhood and the local trails. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and always bring a friend! We will meet in the front lobby. RSVP to donnab@ourstompingground.org at least 24 hours before and make sure to receive confirmation before attending as plans change and we sometimes begin our walks at different times.
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.… Read More »Young Adults Virtual Meet-up
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 The Attack on Voting Rights: An Ugly History. 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 The Attack on Voting Rights: An Ugly History beforehand. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or other streaming platforms. Please RSVP to recieve the Zoom… Read More »Social Justice Club: Be Antiracist Podcast
Meet us for our daily walks during the week, weather permitting. Exploring the neighborhood and the local trails. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and always bring a friend! We will meet in the front lobby. RSVP to donnab@ourstompingground.org at least 24 hours before and make sure to receive confirmation before attending as plans change and we sometimes begin our walks at different times.
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 starting a new book: 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 will meet every Tuesday at 7 PM starting March 15th. All are welcome, but please RSVP to recieve the Zoom link. Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. About the book: A profound, startling, and beautifully crafted debut novel,… Read More »OSG Book Club
Meet us for our daily walks during the week, weather permitting. Exploring the neighborhood and the local trails. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and always bring a friend! We will meet in the front lobby. RSVP to donnab@ourstompingground.org at least 24 hours before and make sure to receive confirmation before attending as plans change and we sometimes begin our walks at different times.
Meet us for our daily walks during the week, weather permitting. Exploring the neighborhood and the local trails. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and always bring a friend! We will meet in the front lobby. RSVP to donnab@ourstompingground.org at least 24 hours before and make sure to receive confirmation before attending as plans change and we sometimes begin our walks at different times.
* This event is currently closed. If you'd like to participate at the start of our next program, please contact donnab@ourstompingground.org Healthy Habits for Independent Living uses a curriculum called Health Matters that was developed based on successful outcomes from the Health Promotion Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This holistic program provides adults with DD a roadmap to healthy, independent living. The program is a combination of coursework and weekly practicums.… Read More »Healthy Habits for Independent Living
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
Our friends at Fairlington Presbyterian Church are hosting their 'Spring Adopt a Block' where they help clean up Alexandria. They're in need of volunteers and have called on us. Because FPC is involved in our upcoming Waypoint at Fairlington apartments, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more and connect with the community. Details: We will start at 9:00 AM with a mandatory safety talk and then will pick up trash on FPC's 4 adopted blocks around the church until… Read More »Alexandria Block Clean-up with FPC
