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.

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.

The Arc of Northern Virginia is partnering with Fairfax County public safety agencies to hold a Safety Fair for people with disabilities to interact with first responders and learn about other available safety resources. Please go to the Arc of NOVA’s website to https://thearcofnova.org/events/first-responder-safety-fair/

To prepare: This event is free, but you must register through the Arc of NOVA to attend.

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.

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!

IMPORTANT: There is a limit of 30 players for Bingo Night and we cannot exceed that. You MUST RSVP by Thursday, June 1st in order to recieve a Bingo card and participate. Virtual players will receive your Bingo card via email, and in-person players will recieve your Bingo card at the event.

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

OSG Friends, you’re invited to an epic afternoon of games galore! Join us to play board games, yard games, and even a fan-favorite video game: Mario Kart! Starting at 1:30pm, Mario Kart players can compete on the Nintendo Switch to win one of four prizes and take home a gift card. 

Meet up: This event will be taking place in the community spaces and courtyard at the Cadence. When you arrive, please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group to request access to the locked building.

To prepare: Thanks to the generosity of a volunteer team from Deloitte, the games and gaming equipment are being provided to us during this event, along with a boxed lunch for all registered participants. This is all free of charge, so you only need to submit your RSVP and then show up to play! 

Note about parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using rideshare or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email claudet@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further details. 

*Important: Sign-up is mandatory and space is limited for this free event. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or 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 attending Happy Hour at Continental Pool Lounge. Join us for some brews, bites, and arcade games!

Meet up: We’ll meet directly at Continental Pool Lounge at 5:30pm.

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. 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.