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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You’re invited to sip hot cocoa and paint holiday decorations at the Ovation!
Meet up: Please meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation at Arrowbrook. A key is needed to enter the building, so please message the Herndon Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not an Ovation resident, so you can be let in.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on and could possibly be stained. All supplies will be provided for free to participants.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Parking: Guest parking is free in the lot directly in front of the Ovation.
*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 Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern.
Meet up: Please meet directly at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern at 5:30PM.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
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 Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Home Alone
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.
OSG is heading to the National Zoo for the annual ZooLights!
Registration: Entering the National Zoo requires a $6 entry pass for the specific date of attendance, December 16th. You can get your entry pass online HERE. Registering with OSG is not enough!
Meetup: Please plan to arrive at the National Zoo by 6pm. We will meet near the Visitor Center, which is by the Connecticut Avenue entrance of the Zoo. You can view the Zoo map here.
You can purchase a parking pass for the Zoo for $30, but we recommend using Uber/Lyft or the metro. The nearest metro station to the National Zoo is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station, which is accessible by the red line.
What to bring: Please review the following information carefully!
-Attire: Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly 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 OSG Events Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates and also stay in touch while at the Zoo.
*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 Taj of India near the Arden.
Meet up: We’ll meet directly at Taj of India at 5:30PM. To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the Taj of India menu here.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
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 Arlington community is getting together on the third Thursday 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 Ballston Quarter near the Cadence.
Meetup: Please meet at level C within Ballston Quarter at 5:30PM. This is a food court with several restaurants to order from. Everyone will order their own food from their restaurant of choice, and then we can sit and eat together in the dining hall.
To prepare: Please look at the restaurant options here if you’d like to plan where you want to order from. You are responsible for paying for your own order, so please 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.
You’re invited to a holly jolly evening showing off your holiday karaoke skills! Come out to sing popular holiday tunes, eat cookies, and drink hot cocoa.
Meet up: We’ll meet inside Arlington Presbyterian Church, which is located in the basement of Gilliam Place.
To prepare: Karaoke participation will require in-person sign-up at the event. Be sure to arrive on time to get your name on the list!
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Gilliam Place Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
It’s another Bingo Night, so join us for a little friendly bingo competition and maybe win a prize!
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
To prepare: You MUST RSVP by Thursday, December 14th in order to recieve a Bingo card and participate. It would be helpful to have Bingo chips or something similar (cheerios, bottle caps, beans, etc.) to use while playing.
Important: There is a limit of 30 players for Bingo Night and we cannot exceed that.
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 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 Lost Boy Cider. Join the crew for some crisp cider!
Meet up: We’ll meet directly inside Lost Boy Cider 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 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.
Create in community through this group art therapy session led by Garine! We will explore using various art mediums that will encourage self expression and creativity.
Meet up: Please meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation at Arrowbrook. A key is needed to enter the building, so please message the Herndon Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not an Ovation resident, so you can be let in.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on and could possibly be stained.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Parking: Guest parking is free in the lot directly in front of the Ovation.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.