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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It’s another Bingo Night, so join us for a little friendly bingo competition and maybe win a prize!
Meet up: This is a hybrid event, meaning that we are meeting in the Waypoint community room (2451 Menokin Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302) AND via Zoom. You can pick either option based on what seems best for you!
To prepare: You MUST RSVP by Thursday, September 14th in order to recieve a Bingo card and participate. Virtual players will receive your Bingo card via email, and in-person players will receive your Bingo card at the event.
IMPORTANT: There is a limit of 30 players for Bingo Night and we cannot exceed that.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via Whatsapp here.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Men In Black.
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. Also, please join the Movie Night Whatsapp group so that you can send a message when you’ve arrived.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
Our OSG Herndon community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Moe’s Southwest Grill. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!
Meet up: Please meet directly at Moe’s Southwest Grill 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. The seating at this restaurant is first come, first serve and we will try our best to all sit near each other. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
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 Silver Diner near the Waypoint. All are welcome (no matter where you live).
Meet up: We’ll meet directly at Silver Diner at 5:30PM. Please use the Alexandria Dinner Club 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. If you arrive to the event without registering through OSG’s website, we cannot guarantee that the restaurant can seat you because we made a reservation for a specific number of people.
*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 Ballston Quarter near the Cadence. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!
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!
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 Whatsapp here.
Join OSG in a shared experience where we’ll play various percussive instruments, express ourselves through music, and create some epic rhythm together. This event is led by our wonderful Gilliam Place partner, Arlington Presbyterian Church.
Meet up: We will meet outdoors in the garden outside Gilliam Place.
To prepare: Please make sure to RSVP so we know to expect you. Instruments will be provided so no need to bring anything but yourself and maybe a friend!
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via Whatsapp here.
We’re taking a detour from our usual walk this Monday morning and heading to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C. The Hirshhorn shares “modern and contemporary art with everyone.”
Meetup: Our walking group will head out from Queens Court at 9am and take the blue metro line together from the Rosslyn metro station to the L’Enfant Plaza 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 and a packed lunch since we will be out for a few hours.
Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here. If you are unable to attend this event after RSVP’ing, please email claudet@ourstompingground.org as early as possible.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Ovation community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: The Super Mario Bros Movie.
Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00pm and message the Herndon Community Whatsapp group since a key fob 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 your own snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable. Also, please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group so that you can send a message when you’ve arrived.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
Join OSG for our annual yard sale! Our ongoing efforts to raise funds helps us support and provide programming for adults with developmental disabilities who are transitioning to interdependent living.
Cash & Credit Cards will be accepted.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Stand By Me.
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. Also, please join the Movie Night Whatsapp group so that you can send a message when you’ve arrived.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.