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.

Navy

Join our Ovation friends for a weekly walk around Reston Town Center! You are welcome to set your own pace based on your preference for a relaxed stroll or invigorating exercise.

To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Meet up: We’ll meet at the Reston Town Square Park by 4pm. If you arrive late, please message the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to find out where we are.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

Parking: Garage parking is free for the first hour and then completely free after 5pm.

Accomodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at claudet@ourstompingground.org with the subject line “Accomodation Request.”

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Join our Ovation friends for a weekly walk around Reston Town Center! You are welcome to set your own pace based on your preference for a relaxed stroll or invigorating exercise.

To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Meet up: We’ll meet at the Reston Town Square Park by 4pm. If you arrive late, please message the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to find out where we are.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

Parking: Garage parking is free for the first hour and then completely free after 5pm.

Accomodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at claudet@ourstompingground.org with the subject line “Accomodation Request.”

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Join our Ovation friends for a weekly walk around Reston Town Center! You are welcome to set your own pace based on your preference for a relaxed stroll or invigorating exercise.

To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Meet up: We’ll meet at the Reston Town Square Park by 4pm. If you arrive late, please message the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to find out where we are.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

Parking: Garage parking is free for the first hour and then completely free after 5pm.

Accomodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at claudet@ourstompingground.org with the subject line “Accomodation Request.”

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Join our Ovation friends for a weekly walk around Reston Town Center! You are welcome to set your own pace based on your preference for a relaxed stroll or invigorating exercise.

To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Meet up: We’ll meet at the Reston Town Square Park by 4pm. If you arrive late, please message the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to find out where we are.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

Parking: Garage parking is free for the first hour and then completely free after 5pm.

Accomodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at claudet@ourstompingground.org with the subject line “Accomodation Request.”

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Join our Ovation friends for a weekly walk around Reston Town Center! You are welcome to set your own pace based on your preference for a relaxed stroll or invigorating exercise.

To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Meet up: We’ll meet at the Reston Town Square Park by 4pm. If you arrive late, please message the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to find out where we are.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

Parking: Garage parking is free for the first hour and then completely free after 5pm.

Accomodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at claudet@ourstompingground.org with the subject line “Accomodation Request.”

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Our Queens Court community and OSG peers are taking the metro together and exploring the historic neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria!

Meetup: Our group will meet outside Queens Court at 10am and take the blue metro line together from the Rosslyn station to the King Street-Old Town station. If you want to meet us directly at the King-Street Old Town station, then plan to arrive there by 11am.

To prepare: If you’re taking the metro, please remember to bring your SmarTrip Card, or your Metro Access Card and a government id. Another option is to bring cash/debit/credit card and purchase a roundtrip pass. Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Join OSG and Social Grace at Lubber Run Park for a lively walk and engaging conversations!

To prepare: Registration is free, and you can do so HERE. Please dress comfortably for the outdoor activity and the weather.

Meet up: We’ll meet at the amphitheater at Lubber Run Park before heading out together as a group. If you’re late, please message the Healthy Hangout Whatsapp group to determine where we are.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Healthy Hangout Whatsapp group to stay in touch.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Get ready to move and groove with our Arden community as we celebrate the joy of dance!

To prepare: Wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a water bottle is advised.

Meet up: Please meet in the third floor club room at the Arden. A key is needed to enter the building, so please message the Arden Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not an Arden resident, so you can be let in.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.

Parking: Limited free parking is available in the Arden garages, but a parking pass is required. Please email annae@ourstompingground.org to reserve a parking pass in advance of this event. There is additional paid parking at the Huntington Metro Station nearby. Your vehicle is at a high risk of being towed if parked on the street!

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Arden Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Our Queens Court community is heading out for an exciting day at the National Zoo in D.C.!

Registration: Entering the National Zoo is free, but reserving an entrance pass is required. You can get your entry pass for the zoo online here. Please also RSVP with OSG below so know to expect you.

Meetup: Our walking group will head out from Queens Court at 9am and take the orange and red metro lines together from the Rosslyn metro station to the Smithsonian metro station near the museum. If you are going to meet us directly at the museum, then plan to arrive by 10am. We will meet near the Visitor Center, which is by the Connecticut Avenue entrance of the Zoo. You can view the Zoo map here.

Parking: You can purchase a parking pass for the Zoo for $30, but we recommend using Uber/Lyft or the metro.

To prepare: Please review the following information carefully!

Attire: Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes since we’ll be walking mostly outdoors.

Food/drink: We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, as well as a snack. Please bring a form of payment if you’d like to purchase something to eat or drink from the Zoo.

Public transport: If you’re taking the metro, remember to bring your SmarTrip Card, or your Metro Access Card and a government id. Alternatively, you can bring cash/debit/credit card and purchase a roundtrip pass.

Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the Queens Court Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates and also stay in touch while at the Zoo.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Queens Court Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Join OSG’s chair yoga class at Gilliam Place with certified yoga instructor, Ania. This adaptive yoga practice focuses on individual needs rather than forcing positions. Beginners are welcome!

To prepare: Please wear comfortable clothing. Bringing your own yoga mat is optional. Meet up: We’ll meet in the Gilliam Place community room on the first floor.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.