Where: Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204); We’ll meet in the Community Room

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

IMPORTANT: 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.

Where: The Arden (2317 Huntington Ave, Alexandria, VA 22303)

What: The Northern Virginia Housing & Supportive Services Regional Implementation Team is hosting an Independent Living Meet and Greet for prospective and current residents of The Arden, The Cadence and The Waypoint. The theme of this Meet and Greet is “Tenancy Supports.”
Tenancy supports are services and resources designed to assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining their rental assistance and rental housing. We will have guest speakers from several organizations that will provide different forms of tenancy support to residents at The Arden, The Cadence and The Waypoint.

RSVP HERE: https://forms.office.com/g/jMPHTpHmhV

Prospective/current residents and their families/support persons must RSVP by 2/8/23

Please note: This Meet and Greet is specifically for prospective and current residents of The Arden, The Cadence and The Waypoint.  The information we will share applies to residents of these properties ONLY. Future Meet & Greet events will be aimed at a broader audience.

Where: Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204); We’ll meet in the Community Room

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

IMPORTANT: 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.

Where: Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204); We’ll meet in the Community Room

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

IMPORTANT: 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.

Please join us on February 2, 2023 at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (the JCC) for the launch of their 10th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival, featuring an art sale and film screening that includes members of the OSG community.

ART SALE OPENS AT 6:00 PM

Original-signed, matted art from 26-year-old Amrit Khurana–an artist from Noida, India who has non-speaking autism. Proceeds from the art sale will support Amrit and OSG.

FILM SCREENING AT 7:00 PM

The Reason I Jump is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of non-speaking autistic people from around the world. The film features Amrit as well as OSG members Ben McGann and Emma Budway (pictured left), who will host a Q&A discussion following the screening.

Learn more about the film and artist below, and get your free ticket here.

Location: The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (The JCC) Fairfax
Address: 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
Tickets: $40 per person, includes the magic show, refreshments, and snacks. All proceeds go to OSG. All ages are welcome.
IMPORTANT: You will need a photo ID and proof of purchase to enter. Be sure to include both your first AND last name when purchasing tickets so we can check you in. 

Doors open 7:00 PM for refreshments, snacks, and mingling
The Magic Duel show 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Photo opportunity 9:00 – 9:30 PM

About The Magic Duel Show: Time to switch up your normal Friday evening and experience first-rate snarkists Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips battle for the title of Best Magician in The Magic Duel. This audience participation show is full of seriously funny magic that will have you giggling while leaving you thoroughly baffled! At the end of the show, the audience votes for the winner. Learn more about The Magic Duel: https://www.themagicduel.com/

Don’t miss out on this great night. Buy your ticket today…who knows, you may even get lucky and join the magicians on stage 🙂

BUY YOUR TICKET BY CLICKING THE “REGISTER” BUTTON

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

For this month’s outing, we’ll be going to Kabobistan (3400 VA-244, Arlington, VA 22204). Please meet in the Gilliam Place lobby at 5:15PM to walk together from there, or meet us directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.

Please remember to bring a form of payment!

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

Where: 3000 K St. NW, Georgetown, DC
What: A weekend outing planned and hosted by the Stomping Zoomies Committee
When: 5:30-7PM

Set against the historic backdrop of DC’s oldest neighborhood, Georgetown GLOW is the region’s only free curated outdoor public light art experience. It features five national and international artists and their commissioned works. Further event details can be found here.

IMPORTANT: We’ll meet near 3000 K St. NW to walk through the exhibit together, so keep an eye out for the OSG flag! Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. Although the GLOW event is free, parking in the area is usually not. Please also bring a form of payment if you plan to shop/eat/drink in Georgetown.

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

Where: Gilliam Place, 918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204

What: Hands-on lesson in meal planning and preparation

Are you wondering how to simplify your grocery shopping and home cooking experience? Bring your shopping list and empty bellies! After this segment with Chef B from Soul Good Kitchen, you will feel more motivated to create, shop, and feed yourselves and your families.

*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 Home Alone 2 and enjoy each other’s company. Please feel free to bring popcorn, snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.

The movie night will be held in the Queens Court community room. All are welcome, however, it is mandatory to sign up so we have an accurate headcount and we ask that you please arrive at 6:30 PM sharp since a key card is needed to enter the building.

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