Events Calendar

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.

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Requested by popular demand, parents & caregivers are invited to our virtual meeting to discuss the possibilities of roommates/live-in aides for an individual with DD in one of our communities. In this forum you will:

  1. Engage in discussion about roommate expectations and responsibilities
  2. Learn about the recruitment process
  3. Meet roommate alumni to discuss their experiences
  4. Have the opportunity to ask questions
  5. Briefly learn about our 5 communities in Alexandria City, Arlington, Herndon, and Fairfax County (if interested in learning more details, please attend our Housing Information Webinar on January 19th. Click here to learn more)

RSVP for the Zoom link below.

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 three more opening in 2022 with leasing starting as early as February.

You can learn more about our communities here.

Webinar hosts include OSG Board Members, Jeannie Cummins of DBHDS, and a Wesley Housing representative.

Please register below to recieve the Zoom link. All are welcome! Please use our contact form should you have any questions.

If you’re a new renter or are exploring independent living, please join NOVA Housing and Supportive Services (VAHSS) and Our Stomping Ground to participate in a quarterly meet & greet, this time to discuss electronic home-based supports.

We’ll tour Queens Court and see several apartments where adults with DD live independently. Then, we’ll experiment with different technology systems from SafeinHome. These systems help support people with developmental disabilities to live in homes of their own.

Feel free to bring your dinner if you’d like. We’ll supply drinks and prepackaged snacks. We welcome masks and will have plenty of hand sanitizer. Families can drop off and pick up participants. Support persons are welcome to attend with individuals who need assistance to participate.

Questions? Contact Jeannie Cummins, Regional Housing Coordinator with the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services at j.cummins@dbhds.virginia.gov or (804) 836-4308.

There is a limit of 20 attendees. PLEASE RSVP ASAP here.

You’re invited to our virtual meeting to discuss the exciting possibilities and benefits of being a roommate to an individual with DD in one of our communities. In this forum you will:

  1. Engage in discussion about roommate expectations and responsibilities
  2. Learn about the benefits of being a roommate
  3. Meet roommate alumni to discuss their experiences
  4. Have the opportunity to ask questions
  5. Briefly learn about our 5 communities in Alexandria City, Arlington, Herndon, and Fairfax County

This forum is open to anyone interested in being a roommate to an individual with DD and we encourage you to invite a friend!

Please join us, this could be the start of something amazing for you and your future roommate.

RSVP for the Zoom link below.

The OSG Disney group is gathering together over Zoom for a Disney character drawing tutorial! Ryan Young, an animator for the show Archer, will lead the group through the drawing process. No skills are required, just sign up and come with a pencil and paper.

Please register to recieve the Zoom link.