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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How can you be a good neighbor in community living? Who can you reach out to if you have a noisy neighbor at an OSG property? What are the rules and expectations for using shared spaces in your apartment building? Learn everything we know about neighbor etiquette in this open Zoom meeting with the OSG team.
To prepare: Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us for a presentation and Q&A.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp Group. This is where we will communicate important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
It’s another Bingo Night, so join us for a little friendly bingo competition and maybe win a prize!
To prepare: You MUST RSVP by Friday, August 2nd at 12pm in order to recieve a Bingo card and participate. It would be helpful to have Bingo chips or something similar (cheerios, bottle caps, beans, etc.) to use while playing.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox. Important: There is a limit of 30 players for Bingo Night.
Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
This week, we’re reading and discussing “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
To prepare: You are encouraged to purchase the book, but it is not required since our host (Aoife) will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us to listen and discuss.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Social Justice Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
This week, we’re reading and discussing “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
To prepare: You are encouraged to purchase the book, but it is not required since our host (Aoife) will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us to listen and discuss.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Social Justice Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
This week, we’re reading and discussing “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
To prepare: You are encouraged to purchase the book, but it is not required since our host (Aoife) will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us to listen and discuss.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Social Justice Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Embark on a literary adventure with OSG friends from Gilliam Place as we visit the Columbia Pike Library! We can read, check out library books, and also sign up for a library card.
To prepare: Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring your library card if you have one already.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place at 1pm before walking to the Columbia Pike Library together.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Gilliam Place Whatsapp group 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 outdoor event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
This week, we’re reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
To prepare: You may purchase the book yourself, but it is not required since the host will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us to listen and discuss.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Book Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
This week, we’re reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
To prepare: You may purchase the book yourself, but it is not required since the host will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom link via email, and then join us to listen and discuss.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Book Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Join OSG for a weekly social hour via Zoom! Each week, we’ll focus on a different theme of conversation, like hobbies, travel, music, goals, and more.
To prepare: All you need is yourself, the internet, and an open mind to connect with old and new friends online.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Join OSG for a weekly social hour via Zoom! Each week, we’ll focus on a different theme of conversation, like hobbies, travel, music, goals, and more.
To prepare: All you need is yourself, the internet, and an open mind to connect with old and new friends online.
Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.