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20 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Spring 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYARTSOpera AppreciationFor opera lovers and learners, enhance your appreciation of the magnificent art and drama of opera. Volunteer George Cecchetti will set the stage for each opera, providing the story line, composer and other interesting background. Complete operas from the NYC Met on Demand will be presented. These videos are over 2 hours long, so each will take 2 sessions to present the entire opera. March: Tristan und Isolde by Wagner; April: The Elixir of Love, a comedy by Donizetti; May: Aida by Verdi, featuring the legendary soprano Leontyne Prince in her farewell performance from the Met in 1985.%u2022 March 4 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-01 1 session%u2022 March 18 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-02 1 session%u2022 April 1 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-03 1 session%u2022 April 15 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-04 1 session%u2022 May 6 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-05 1 session%u2022 May 20 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-06 1 sessionArtist CookbookCommunity Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen will introduce participants to %u201crecipes%u201d for art materials that can be made from household items. Techniques and tricks for how to use the materials will be also explored. No supplies are needed: just watch as the presenter demonstrates these fun techniques.%u2022 March 12 Thursday 9-10 a.m.Virtual #913300-07 1 sessionHaiku For YouAward-winning writer Rick Black will teach participants the basics of this short, meditative Japanese nature poetry form. Participants will learn to use haiku to capture and share their own life experiences. Please register for each of the sessions as they build on the prior week%u2019s lessons.%u2022 March 17 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-08 1 session%u2022 March 31 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-09 1 session%u2022 April 14 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-10 1 session%u2022 April 28 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-11 1 session%u2022 May 12 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #913300-12 1 sessionART HISTORYVenice: Gateway of BeautyJoin Christine Freidel, docent at the National Museum of Asian Art and the National Gallery of Art, for a look at Venice%u2014celebrated as a crossroads of East and West and a favorite subject of many artists. Featuring paintings and objects from local museums, this presentation highlights the beauty and wealth of the Venetian Republic.%u2022 March 10 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Langston-Brown #913302-01 1 sessionPlease note that new security protocols are in effect at Langston-Brown: before registering, see page 29 for details.Just Beneath the SurfaceLooking at the works of three artists, we will take a deep dive into what was happening behind the scenes and beneath the surface of all that paint. Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran will explain the context, history and techniques of famous (and not so famous) artists. Short demo of an artist%u2019s specific process with discussion to follow.%u2022 March 20 Friday 10-11:30 a.m.Virtual #913302-02 1 session%u2022 April 24 Friday 10-11:30 a.m.Virtual #913302-03 1 session55+ CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED ON: %u2022 FRIDAY, MARCH 6 %u2013 Some programs may be canceled.%u2013 Aurora Hills 55+ Center will be closed.%u2022 MONDAY, MAY 25