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Register online or by phone| arlingtonva.us/55Plus | 703-228-474721CATEGORYSunshine GangThe band invites you to come and listen to their practice session. The Sunshine Gang plays rock and popular selections in a low-key, music-loving atmosphere. No program 7/4.%u2022Fridays1-3 p.m. Walter ReedDrop-inIntergenerational Story TimeIn partnership with the Aurora Hills Branch Library, 55+ volunteers will share their love of reading and music with children. If you are a 55+ participant interested in reading a story out loud to the kids during story time, please register: books are provided by the Aurora Hills Library. Questions? Please contact 55+ staff at 703-228-5722.%u2022Aug. 1Friday11-11:30 a.m. Aurora Hills#914301-071 sessionReader%u2019s Theater - Radio PlaysJoin 55+ Center Director Jennifer Weber for a casual and fun reading of vintage radio plays. Sound effects included! No need for sets, costumes, or memorized lines. Parts will be assigned and everyone will have a chance to act in a fun and low-pressure environment.%u2022July 8Tuesday5:30-6:30 p.m. Walter Reed#914301-081 session%u2022Aug. 12Tuesday5:30-6:30 p.m. Walter Reed#914301-091 sessionReading BuddiesGet paired up with a preschool-aged child from our very own Lubber Run Creative Preschoolers Program! Enjoy reading stories to your buddies for 30 minutes. Registration is required. All books will be provided by the preschool teacher and are guaranteed to be a fun read!%u2022June 9Monday10-10:30 a.m. Lubber Run#914301-101 session%u2022July 7Monday10-10:30 a.m. Lubber Run#914301-111 session%u2022Aug. 11Monday10-10:30 a.m. Lubber Run#914301-121 sessionSpellbindersFrom personal narratives and family stories to folk tales, fables and legends, the Arlington Spellbinders are a group of folks who just enjoy telling stories. They engage intergenerational listeners at schools, senior centers, nature centers and other venues in the magical tradition of oral storytelling (rather than reading aloud). Does that sound like you? Learn more at meetings on the first Friday of each month or check out the Spellbinders%u2019 stories on the 55+ YouTube channel. Explore this rewarding activity and join us! No program 7/4.%u2022First Fridays9:30-11:30 a.m. Langston-BrownDrop-inGet Involved! Arlington%u2019s 55+ programs depend on the guidance and support of our wonderful advisory committees. Made up of dedicated 55+ volunteers, these committees help plan events, make suggestions to improve our programs, and advocate for the interests of the community. Many of our advisory committees are currently looking for new members! Contact a 55+ Center director to join an upcoming meeting to meet other volunteers and explore opportunities available. For more information, email 55Plus@arlingtonva.us%u2022Arlington Mill:4th Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.%u2022Aurora Hills: 1st Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. (except July)%u2022Langston-Brown: 4th Wednesday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov. %u2013 unless noted) at 10 a.m.%u2022Lubber Run: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. %u2022Walter Reed: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. %u2022Sports and Fitness: 3rd Monday every other month (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 11 a.m. Contact Sidney Reid at sreid@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-4756.%u2022Travel: 3rd Tuesday of the month, quarterly, at 10 a.m.%u201312 p.m. Contact Sharleka Ashton at sashton@arlingtonva.usor call the 55+ Travel hotline at 703-228-4748.55+ ADVISORY COMMITTEES