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.
Join OSG and APAH at Queens Court for an afternoon of reading with the neighbors. We will meet in the lobby of Queens Court. Contact Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory since we will communicate changes of plans via email.
Our OSG Queen's Court community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. All are welcome (including those not living at Queens Court), but please RSVP below so that we have a headcount. For our July outing, we'll get sushi at Yuraku and meet in the Queens Court lobby at 5:30 PM to walk from there. Please remember to bring a form of payment. If you have any questions, want to coordinate a carpool, or… Read More »Rosslyn Dinner Club
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
Join OSG in a yoga flow led by our friend Ania Sowińska. This will be an adaptive yoga practice that focuses on the individual needs of each individual rather than forcing positions. We'll meet at Gilliam Place in the community room, please bring your own yoga mat. All are welcome, however, we have a limit of 8 people so please register below as soon as possible. Read more about Yoga at Gilliam here.
Join OSG in a musical event where we’ll play drums and create rhythm together. Participants will get a chance to express themselves by playing a multitude of percussive instruments, while also creating a communal sound. Drum circles are known to relieve stress, create community, and… it's just fun to hit a drum! This is an informal gathering and the music is entirely improvised through group listening and interaction. No experience is needed - all are welcome! DETAILS TO ATTEND: Please… Read More »Drumming Circle
Join our Queens Court community for a monthly walk around the neighborhood and local trails. We will meet in the Queens Court lobby. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and feel free to bring a friend! Please RSVP below so we have a headcount.
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.
This week for our Social Justice Club, we're discussing the movie Invictus. The story is based on the 2008 John Carlin book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation about the events in South Africa before and during the 1995 Rugby World Cup. All are welcome, and you don't need to have attended previous meetings to join. We just ask that you watch the movie beforehand. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Join OSG and APAH at Gilliam Place for an afternoon of reading with the neighbors. This time we'll be joined by the Arlington Public Library who will be handing out books from their book bus! We will meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place. Contact donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. Please RSVP below.
We're reading 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 meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*. Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club
Learn how to live more eco-friendly with our partners EcoAction Arlington. At our Gilliam Place community, we'll gather to discover doable actions we can practice every day to live sustainable lifestyles that will benefit our local environment. In this meeting, we'll discuss single-use plastic reduction. All are welcome, sign up below. *Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory if you're new since we will communicate changes of plans via email or Whatsapp.Navy
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
We're getting together for a summer ice cream social! Together we'll visit Jake's Ice Cream, an artisanal ice cream shop that hires adults with disabilities. Join us to support some of the OSG employees who work there, socialize with friends, and of course enjoy some delicious scoops. Please RSVP so that we know to expect you. We'll meet at Gilliam Place and go from there. Don't forget to bring a form of payment.
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 OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
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.
This week for our Social Justice Club we're beginning to read and discuss the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This a first-person narrative novel from the perspective of a Native American teenager, Arnold Spirit Jr., also known as "Junior", a 14-year-old promising cartoonist. The book is about Junior's life on the Spokane Indian Reservation and his decision to go to a nearly all-white public high school away from the reservation. The graphic novel includes 65 comic illustrations that help… Read More »Social Justice Club
We're reading 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 meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*. Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club
Every third Thursday night of the month, the Gilliam Place community and Our Stomping Ground are gathering together and heading to the restaurant Rincome Thai Cuisine. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old ones, try local Arlington restaurants and indulge your inner-foodie! Restaurant Details: Rincome Thai Cuisine 3030 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA 22204 Website here *Note: Sign-up is mandatory since we need a headcount and may need to cap the number of reservations. Additionally,… Read More »Gilliam Place Dinner Club
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
Join OSG in a yoga flow led by our friend Ania Sowińska. This will be an adaptive yoga practice that focuses on the individual needs of each individual rather than forcing positions. We'll meet at Gilliam Place in the community room, please bring your own yoga mat. All are welcome, however, we have a limit of 8 people so please register below as soon as possible. Read more about Yoga at Gilliam here.
The OSG crew is getting together to attend a free summer concert at Lubber Run Park! This Summer Concert series features free performances from a variety of genres including big band, blues, soul and orchestral music to the Lubber Run Amphitheater. Learn more about the concert series here. On July 23rd we'll enjoy the band Soul Crackers. Their music encompasses Memphis & Motown soul, and features timeless songs by artists like Otis Redding, Average White Band, Martha & The Vandellas… Read More »Lubber Run Park Concert: Soul Crackers
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.
This week for our Social Justice Club we're beginning to read and discuss the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This a first-person narrative novel from the perspective of a Native American teenager, Arnold Spirit Jr., also known as "Junior", a 14-year-old promising cartoonist. The book is about Junior's life on the Spokane Indian Reservation and his decision to go to a nearly all-white public high school away from the reservation. The graphic novel includes 65 comic illustrations that help… Read More »Social Justice Club
We're reading 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 meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*. Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club
We're not waiting until The Ovation opens to start building our Herndon community! Join us for a night out with OSG friends at Sorrento Grill. This is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy good food and get to know the future Herndon crew! All are welcome but please sign up so we have a headcount.
Our Stomping Ground has partnered with BikeArlington to make sure everyone has access to easy transportation for exploring, exercise, getting to work, and all other needs. Join us to learn how to use the local bikeshare, the routes available and to get a major discount on an annual membership for just $5. All are welcome and eligible for membership discounts!
Learn the nuts and bolts of how to lease-up at one of the OSG communities. We currently have two communities opened in Alexandria and Arlington and are expecting four more opening in 2022 with leasing starting now until the Fall. Webinar hosts include OSG Board Members, Jeannie Cummins of DBHDS, and a housing representative. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome! Please use our contact form should you have any questions.
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
You're invited to our monthly movie night at our Queens Court community. Together we'll watch the live-action movie Mulan and enjoy each other's company. Please feel free to bring popcorn, snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable. The movie night will be held in the Queens Court community room. All are welcome, however, it is mandatory to sign up so we have an accurate headcount and we ask that you please arrive at 6:45 PM sharp since a… Read More »Movie Night at Queens Court
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!
