You’re invited to view a newly released short film about Disability Inclusion by Voice of America that features OSG’s very own residents at Gilliam Place! We are proud of our friends who shared their stories and are excited for you all to see the film.

Meet up: We will meet in the first floor community room at Gilliam Place at 5pm. If you are also registered to attend the Arlington Dinner starting at 5:30pm, we can walk to the restaurant together after viewing the film.

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.

In partnership with Ultimate Magic Academy, we’ve created a bespoke magic workshop exclusively for OSG!

Learn from professional magicians how to read minds, predict the future, perform amazing card tricks, and more! All custom props and tricks are included in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll walk away with a minimum of 10 amazing tricks by the end of the 6 sessions.

WHERE: 2451 Midtown Ave, Alexandria, VA 22303

WHEN:

• Session 1: October 24
• Session 2: November 7
• Session 3: November 14
• Session 4: November 21
• Session 5: November 28
• Session 6: December 5

COST: $60/person – registrants must pay by October 17th to attend:

• You may either Venmo Fredda Hurwitz at “@Fredda-Hurwitz” OR send a check payable to “Our Stomping Ground” to Paula Manion, 7903 Scott Ct., Springfield VA, 22153.

Finally, on December 12th show off your new magic tricks at our SHOWCASE and dazzle your family and friends. Emcee for the showcase is none other than Joe Romano, founder of Ultimate School Shows.

Calling all thrill-seekers who are ready to get spooked! Join us at Field of Screams for a frightfully good time exploring two haunted trails AND a haunted house.

Meet up: We will arrive and check-in by 6:30pm in order to start the Field of Screams experience at 7pm.

To prepare: In addition to registering with OSG, you MUST purchase a ticket directly from the Field of Screams website. Please buy the ticket for 10/14 at 7pm so we can attend together as a group. You MUST also sign an online waiver because there are risks associated with this experience. You cannot participate in the event without doing these two things! You can find answers to other FAQ’s here.

IMPORTANT: This event is meant to be scary and includes other potential risks like uneven, slippery walking paths and several special effects that could be unpleasant or harmful. Please do not participate if you think this experience could negatively impact your health or safety. OSG is providing other opportunities to celebrate Halloween with friends this month!

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates. This will also be helpful if you are running late or get separated from others during the event.

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

Our OSG Friends ages 21 and up are invited to OSG Nights– a series for adults to enjoy local nightlife as a crew. This time, we’re hanging out at Aslin Beer Co in Herndon. Join us for some brews and bites!

Meet up: We’ll meet directly at Aslin Beer Co at 5:30pm. Please contact the OSG Events Whatsapp group with any questions pertaining to this event.

To prepare: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event, and their own payment for food and drinks. Please view the menu beforehand on Aslin Beer Co’s website if you like to plan ahead.

Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates.

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

Our OSG Herndon community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Pizza Twist. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!

Meet up: Please meet directly at Pizza Twist at 5:30PM. Please use the Herndon Community Whatsapp chat to communicate with the group.

To prepare: You can view the menu here. Please remember to bring a form of payment! As always, you’re responsible for your own transportation.

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Our friends at Fairlington Presbyterian Church are hosting a film screening of The Reason I Jump! Based on the book by Naoki Higashida, this immersive film explores the experiences of non-speaking autistic people around the world.

It also features two of our very own Gilliam Place residents, Emma Budway and Ben McGann, who are generously offering their time for a Q&A panel following the film screening. Additionally, there will be art pieces for sale by Amrit Khurana, who is an autistic young woman and featured artist in the Reason I Jump.

Meet up: The film screening is taking place on the second floor of Fairlington Presbyterian Church, in the Social Hall. Free parking is available at the church on both sides of the building.

To prepare: This event is free, but please bring a form of payment if you’re interested in supporting Amrit by purchasing her artwork. *Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount.

You’re invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: The Cabin in the Woods.

Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00 PM and message the Movie Night Whatsapp group since a key card is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15PM.

To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Movie Night Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Our OSG Arlington community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a spot near one of our Arlington properties. This month, we’re going to Lost Dog Cafe near the Cadence. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!

Meetup: Please either meet at Gilliam Place at 5:20pm to walk over to the restaurant together or meet directly at Lost Dog Cafe at 5:30PM.

To prepare: Please look at the menu here if you’d like to review the dining options ahead of time. You are responsible for paying for your own order, so remember to bring a form of payment!

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Arlington Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.

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

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 Viet House at the Arden. All are welcome (no matter where you live).

Meet up: We’ll meet directly at Viet House at 5:30PM. Please use the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp chat to communicate with the group.

To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! As always, you’re responsible for your own transportation.

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.

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

In acknowledgment of Indigenous People’s Day in October, we’re taking a detour from our usual weekly walk and heading to the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

Meetup: Our walking group will head out from Queens Court at 9am and take the blue/orange/silver metro line together from the Rosslyn metro station to the L’Enfant metro station near the museum. If you’d like to meet us directly at the museum, then plan to arrive by 10am. Please note that public parking is limited in downtown DC, so using public transport or ride share is advised.

To prepare: Please review the following information carefully.

-Attire: Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes.

-Museum entrance: Entering this museum is free and does not require additional registration after you RSVP with OSG.

-Public transport: If you’re taking the metro, please 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/.

-Food/drink: We highly encourage bringing a water bottle, but no other food or drink is permitted in the museum. There is a food court, so please bring a form of payment if you’d like to purchase something to eat or drink there.