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14 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Fall 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYIs Your Jewelry Box a Treasure Chest?Jamie Grasso, certified gemologist with JG Jewelry and Estates LLC, will discuss antique and estate jewelry, watches, coins, diamonds, gold and silver. Hear how these items are valued and about options to sell, redesign or keep family heirlooms. Each participant may bring one item for a free evaluation.%u2022 Nov. 5 Thursday 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.Langston-Brown #911400-19 1 sessionThe Model T FordJoin 55+ volunteer Dick Sullivan for a series of classes about the history of Ford Motor Company, the Model T and restoration of Sullivan%u2019s three Model Ts. The third meeting will be a field trip to the Edward R. Rohr Memorial Car Show in Manassas, VA (transportation is not provided). Lunch on your own in Old Town Manassas. Recommended reading: Farewell, My Lovely! by E.B. White. No 55+ Pass required.%u2022 Sept. 11 %u2013 25 Fridays 9-10:30 a.m.Lubber Run #911400-20 3 sessionsLegacies of the Vietnam WarEven though the Vietnam War ended over fifty years ago, it still impacts American society and culture today. George Mason University Professor Meredith Lair will discuss how the Vietnam War remains influential in contemporary life.%u2022 Sept. 25 Friday 2-3 p.m.Virtual #911400-21 1 sessionAmerican Theater at a CrossroadsExplore American professional theater as it copes with unprecedented challenges: economic, political and cultural. George Mason University Professor Rick Davis will examine how we got here and opportunities and obstacles ahead.%u2022 Sept. 24 Thursday 1-2 p.m.Virtual #911400-22 1 sessionSquirrels, Acorns & Forest LifeJoin an Arlington park naturalist for a closer look at one of our most familiar backyard animals, the squirrel! Discover how squirrels prepare for winter, why acorns are so important and the special relationship between squirrels and oak trees.%u2022 Sept. 15 Tuesday 1-2 p.m.Arlington Mill #911400-23 1 sessionSnakes AliveCurious about snakes in our area? Let%u2019s learn about these often-misunderstood reptiles by looking at their adaptations, hunting strategies, venomous myths and truths, and their overall biology with Park Naturalist Itzamar Duran. You%u2019ll have a chance to meet a snake up close!%u2022 Sept. 22 Tuesday 2:30-3:30 p.m.Gulf Branch #911400-24 1 sessionA Day in a Life of a%u00a0SongbirdWhat do birds do all day? Where do they sleep at night? What happens to them when it rains or snows? Come learn about a day in the life of a common songbird and how you can help our feathery neighbors thrive. Presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Gabby Hrycyshyn.%u2022 Oct. 13 Tuesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Langston-Brown #911400-25 1 sessionArlington County%u2019s HawksEver wonder how hawks hunt prey from hundreds of feet in the air, or how they survive migrations across thousands of miles? Join Arlington Park Naturalist Gabby Hrycyshyn to learn about the incredible hawks of Arlington County! Dive into their amazing adaptations and meet a live hawk ambassador.%u2022 Nov. 6 Friday 1-2 p.m.Aurora Hills #911400-26 1 sessionArmchair Travel - CanceledExplore the world without leaving your seat with TravelAssistant Brittany Martin! 9/10: journey to Santa Fe andTaos, known for their vibrant arts communities andbreathtaking landscapes. 10/15: explore the vibranttraditions, cuisine and architecture of Mexico City andOaxaca. 11/5: experience Vancouver and Victoria, wheremountain vistas, waterfront neighborhoods and diversecultures combine.%u2022 Sept. 10 Thursday 1:30-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911400-27 1 session%u2022 Oct. 15 Thursday 1:30-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911400-28 1 session%u2022 Nov. 5 Thursday 1:30-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911400-29 1 session