Our OSG Arlington community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a restaurant near one of our Arlington properties. This month, we’re going to Sofia’s Papuseria near Gilliam Place. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!

Meetup: Please either meet at Gilliam Place at 5:20PM to walk over together OR meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.

To prepare: 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.

This month, the Stomping Zoomies Committee has planned to visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which is the air and space exhibit in Chantilly.

Meetup: Our group will meet by the front of the museum at noon and then explore the exhibit together. Please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group to connect with the group.

Be prepared: Admission is free, but please RSVP so we know to expect you. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the event. Parking: The cost for parking is $15.

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

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 heading to Punch Bowl Social for happy hour along with options for bowling, karaoke, arcade, and table games.

Where: Punch Bowl Social, which is located inside Ballston Quarter on Level 1

To prepare: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event, and their own payment for food, drinks, and games at the venue. All of the games have a cost here. Please view the menu and game rates beforehand if you like to plan ahead.

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

You’re invited to our monthly movie night at our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch Sixteen Candles and enjoy each other’s company.

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 popcorn, 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.

You’re invited to our monthly movie night at our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch Sixteen Candles and enjoy each other’s company.

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 popcorn, 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.

You’re invited to a community dinner and evening walk with the Waypoint Community!

Meet up: Weather permitting, we’ll meet at the picnic tables outside the Fairlington Presbyterian Church. In case of rain, we’ll meet indoors in the Waypoint Community Room.

To prepare: Please bring your own dinner and we’ll eat together as a group. This isn’t a potluck, so you only need to plan your own food and drink. If you’ll be participating in the walk afterwards, please dress comfortably as well.

Parking: You are welcome to park in the Fairlington Presbyterian Church lots, and it is free.

*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 Mission BBQ. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!

Meet up: Please meet directly at Mission BBQ at 5:30PM. The seating at this restaurant is first come, first serve and we will try our best to all sit near each other.

To prepare: Participants are responsible for your own transportation, so please plan accordingly. Rememember to bring a payment method (debit/credit card or cash) for your dinner!

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.

What could be a more perfect summer adventure than going out for ice cream with your friends? We’ll be taking the local bus together from Gilliam Place to Jake’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat. Jake’s Ice Cream is an artisanal shop that proudly employs many adults with disabilities, including some of our very own OSG Friends!

Meet up: If you’d like to ride the bus with our group, please meet us at Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204) by 3pm so that we’re sure to catch the bus on time! We won’t be able to wait for anyone who is late. If you have your own transportation and want to meet us directly at Jake’s Ice Cream, then plan to arrive at the shop around 3:45pm.

To prepare: If you’re riding the bus, please bring at least $4 in cash or your SmarTrip card. If you qualify for the Reduced Fare program as a person with a disability or as a senior, be sure to carry a government id with you as well. Everyone planning to buy ice cream should bring their own payment method (cash, credit card, etc.).

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

Create in community through this group art therapy session! We will explore using various art mediums that will encourage self expression and creativity! The art mediums can range from fluid, such as watercolors and paints, to 3D sensory stimulating mediums, such as clay and sculpture materials.

Meet up: Please meet in the first floor community room at Gilliam Place

To prepare: Some protective materials and aprons will be available since the art supplies can be messy, but it is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on and could possibly be stained.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory and spots are limited. 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. All are welcome (no matter where you live).

Meet up: Please meet us directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM. The address is: Taj of India (6027 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303)

To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! This restaurant has gluten-free and plant-based options available.

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.