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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Our OSG Fairfax community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Bangkok Golden Thai.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment for your meal. You can view the menu here.
Meet up: Please meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM. You are responsible for your own transportation!
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Robinson Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe winter weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
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.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Ovation community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Monte Carlo (rated: PG).
To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the Ovation Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not an Ovation resident.
Parking: Guest parking is available on the street as well as in the Ovation garage. Please avoid the parking lot across from the Ovation entrance as you will get towed.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community 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 in-person event.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Our OSG Arlington community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Thai Square.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment for your meal. You can find the menu here.
Meet up: Please meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM. You are responsible for your own transportation!
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 Arlington Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
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 Herndon community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Izzi.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here.
Meet up: Please meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Ovation Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe winter weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person
event.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
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.
Join our Gilliam Place community for Music Happy Hour! You’ll get to sing with Chuck and Abby, play percussion instruments, and enjoy karaoke on the big screen!
To prepare: Instruments and other supplies will be provided, so no need to bring anything but yourself and maybe a friend!
Meet up: We will meet inside Arlington Presbyterian Church, which is located on the first floor of Gilliam Place, at 2pm.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Gilliam Place Community 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 in-person event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Stop by Gilliam Place and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Julie. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the lobby-level community room at the Cadence. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the Gilliam Place Whatsapp group chat upon arrival if you’re not a Cadence resident.
Parking: Free guest parking is available in unmarked spots within the Gilliam Place parking garage, as well as on Lincoln Street past the roundabout.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Gilliam Place Whatsapp group chat 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 in-person event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Stop by Gilliam Place and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Julie. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the lobby-level community room at the Cadence. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the Gilliam Place Whatsapp group chat upon arrival if you’re not a Cadence resident.
Parking: Free guest parking is available in unmarked spots within the Gilliam Place parking garage, as well as on Lincoln Street past the roundabout.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Gilliam Place Whatsapp group chat 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 in-person event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Join OSG for a creative evening of card making in honor of Mother’s Day. Whether you’re crafting a card for your mom, a mother figure, or just for fun, all are welcome to get creative with us!
To prepare: All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring photos, stickers, or any special touches you’d like to include. This is a relaxed, social crafting session—no experience needed!
Meet up: Please meet in the community room at the Waypoint. If you’re not a resident, please message the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group so you can be let into the building.
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: Free guest parking is available both at the Waypoint and at Fairlington Presbyterian Church next door.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
*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. This month, we’re going to El Rancho Latin Grill.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here.
Meet up: We’ll meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe winter weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
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.
Bring your A-game to the Robinson and join us to play video and board games in the community room!
To prepare: OSG will be providing several board games and a few video games compatible with the Nintendo Switch for everyone to share, but you’re welcome to bring your own favorite games as well!
Meet up: This event will be taking place in the club room at the Robinson. If you are not a Robinson resident, please message the Robinson Community Whatsapp group to request access to the locked building.
Parking: Free guest parking is available in the lot in front of the Robinson.
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 Robinson Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Accommodations: 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 “Accommodation Request.”
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.