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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Join Arlington Presbyterian and Our Stomping Ground for a viewing of the award-winning documentary The Reason I Jump. This 90 minute film illuminates the diverse experiences and emotions of five young people with autism including Gilliam Place residents Emma Budway & Benjamin McGann.

 

Join us for a little friendly bingo competition and win some fun (and possibly tasty) prizes, kindly donated by our friends at Fairlington Presbyterian Church.

This is the perfect opportunity to get to know other OSG members and socialize in a safe environment.

Bingo night will be held over Zoom – please RSVP for the link.

Prizes will be delivered, more details to come.

Join us to see Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Wolftrap accompanied by a live orchestra performance.  The film will be projected in HD onto screens in-house and on the lawn and accompanied by the music of by The National Symphony Orchestra.

Please note, OSG has a limited number of free tickets reserved, please RSVP by clicking our button ‘Register.’ If our tickets are sold out but you’d still like to join, you’re welcome to purchase your own ticket here directly from Wolftrap for $42.

The movie begins at 8 PM, our meeting time is tbd.

 

The OSG crew is getting together to attend a free summer concert at Lubber Run Park! This Summer Concert series features free performances from a variety of genres including big band, blues, soul and orchestral music to the Lubber Run Amphitheater.  Learn more about the concert series here.

On July 23rd we’ll enjoy the band Soul Crackers.  Their music encompasses Memphis & Motown soul, and features timeless songs by artists like Otis Redding, Average White Band, Martha & The Vandellas & Stevie Wonder among many others. This is the music that brings all ages and personalities together to a dance party.

 

Attendance details:

We’ll meet up at the Lubber Run Amphitheater. While the concert begins at 8:00 PM, we encourage you to arrive at 7:30 PM so we can find seating together. Please RSVP here on our website so we know to expect you.

 

We’re getting together for a summer ice cream social! Together we’ll visit Jake’s Ice Cream, an artisanal ice cream shop that hires adults with disabilities. Join us to support some of the OSG employees who work there, socialize with friends, and of course enjoy some delicious scoops.

Please RSVP so that we know to expect you. We’ll meet at Gilliam Place and go from there. Don’t forget to bring a form of payment.

 

We’re not waiting until The Ovation opens to start building our Herndon community! Join us for a night out with OSG friends at Sorrento Grill. This is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy good food and get to know the future Herndon crew! All are welcome but please sign up so we have a headcount.

Every third Thursday night of the month, the Gilliam Place community and Our Stomping Ground are gathering together and heading to the restaurant Rincome Thai Cuisine.

This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old ones, try local Arlington restaurants and indulge your inner-foodie!

Restaurant Details:

Rincome Thai Cuisine

3030 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA 22204

Website here

 

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory since we need a headcount and may need to cap the number of reservations. Additionally, things may change. We’ll communicate these changes via email and our Whatsapp group.

Join OSG in a musical event where we’ll play drums and create rhythm together. Participants will get a chance to express themselves by playing a multitude of percussive instruments, while also creating a communal sound. Drum circles are known to relieve stress, create community, and… it’s just fun to hit a drum! 

This is an informal gathering and the music is entirely improvised through group listening and interaction. No experience is needed – all are welcome!

DETAILS TO ATTEND:

  •  Please RSVP below.
  • We will meet at Gilliam Place Apartments in the garden
  • Drums and Percussion provided, just bring yourself and some good energy!

Join OSG in a musical event where we’ll play drums and create rhythm together. Participants will get a chance to express themselves by playing a multitude of percussive instruments, while also creating a communal sound. Drum circles are known to relieve stress, create community, and… it’s just fun to hit a drum! 

This is an informal gathering and the music is entirely improvised through group listening and interaction. No experience is needed – all are welcome!

DETAILS TO ATTEND:

  •  Please RSVP below.
  • We will meet at Gilliam Place Apartments in the garden
  • Drums and Percussion provided, just bring yourself and some good energy!

Our OSG Queen’s Court community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. All are welcome (including those not living at Queens Court), but please RSVP below so that we have a headcount.

For our July outing, we’ll get sushi at Yuraku and meet in the Queens Court lobby at 5:30 PM to walk from there. Please remember to bring a form of payment.

If you have any questions, want to coordinate a carpool, or communicate with the group, please join our WhatsApp group by clicking here.