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 art therapy groups are a place to express yourself, connect with others, and discover the therapeutic power of creativity. Today’s session will be led by Julie, an art therapist intern from George Washington University.

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.

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.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Our art therapy groups are a place to express yourself, connect with others, and discover the therapeutic power of creativity. Today’s session will be led by Julie, an art therapist intern from George Washington University.

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.

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.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Our art therapy groups are a place to express yourself, connect with others, and discover the therapeutic power of creativity. Today’s session will be led by Julie, an art therapist intern from George Washington University.

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.

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.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Our art therapy groups are a place to express yourself, connect with others, and discover the therapeutic power of creativity. Today’s session will be led by Julie, an art therapist intern from George Washington University.

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.

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.

*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: The Garfield Movie (rated: PG).

To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.

Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00 PM and message the Queens Court Whatsapp group chat since a key card is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15PM.

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 Queens Court Whatsapp group chat 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.”

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Our Queens Court community is visiting the National Building Museum to explore how the spaces we live in, work in, and play in are created!

Registration: You MUST purchase an entrance ticket costing $10 either from the museum website in advance OR in-person at the museum when you arrive for the OSG event. The link for online ticket purchase can be found HERE.

Meetup: Our walking group will head out from Queens Court at 10am and take the Blue and Red metro lines together from the Rosslyn metro station to the Judiciary Square metro station near the museum. If you are going to meet us directly at the museum, then plan to arrive by 11am. 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 costs $10. You can either purchase a ticket online or at the museum in-person.

-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: You may want to bring a water bottle and a snack in a closed container.

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 Queens Court 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 Fairfax community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Samurai Japanese Steak and Sushi Bar.

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 chat 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.

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.

Gather ‘round the fire for a cozy night under the stars with gooey s’mores and steaming hot cocoa!

Meet up: Please meet outside Fairlington Presbyterian Church, on the side closer to King Street at 6pm. Come get a s’more and some hot cocoa before they run out!

To prepare: Just bring yourself and maybe a neighbor!

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 chat 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.

You’re invited to a movie night with our Ovation community! Together we’ll watch our group pick: The Garfield Movie (rate: 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 Whatsapp group chat 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 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.

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.

Warm up at the Arden with a cup of hot cocoa while you let your inner artist shine!

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained. Art supplies and hot coca will be provided for free to participants. You are also welcome to bring your own snack, if you’d like!

Meet up: This event will be taking place in the community room on the third floor of the Arden. When you arrive, please message the Arden Community Whatsapp group chat to request access to the locked 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: Limited free parking is available in the Arden garages, but a parking pass is required. Please email annae@ourstompingground.org to reserve a parking pass in advance of this event. There is additional paid parking at the Huntington Metro Station nearby. Your vehicle is at a high risk of being towed if parked on the street!

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Arden Community Whatsapp group chat 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.