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16 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Fall 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYHistory RoundtableTake part in thought-provoking discussions about pivotal events in history. At your option, research and deliver a five-minute presentation on the month%u2019s topic or listen and learn from others. In September, we%u2019ll discuss monarchies and empires of Africa. In October, we%u2019ll discuss geological disasters. No meeting in November. Meets on second Wednesdays.%u2022 Sept. 9 Wednesday 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Virtual #911402-04 1 session%u2022 Oct. 14 Wednesday 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Virtual #911402-05 1 sessionLocal History DiscussionHave fun recollecting and learning about Arlington%u2019s rich past. Each month features a different local history topic, offering informative and engaging discussions about the people, places and events that have shaped our community. Monthly topics will be shared with registered participants as they become available. Meets on fourth Wednesdays. No meeting in November.%u2022 Sept. 23 Wednesday 1:30-2:45 p.m.Lubber Run #911402-06 1 session%u2022 Oct. 28 Wednesday 1:30-2:45 p.m.Lubber Run #911402-07 1 sessionHistory Discussion GroupListen, contribute and reflect in this discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers of Encore Learning. Focus on cultural, economic, artistic and political history. Discussion topics will be emailed to participants before each meeting.%u2022 Oct. 29 Thursday 1-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911402-08 1 session%u2022 Nov. 5 Thursday 1-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911402-09 1 session%u2022 Nov. 12 Thursday 1-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911402-10 1 session%u2022 Nov. 19 Thursday 1-2:30 p.m.Virtual #911402-11 1 sessionMemoir Writing & AutobiographyJoin this memoir writing group and enjoy the opportunity to reflect on life experiences. Share and exchange ideas, methods and life experiences. This is not a class, but a group to share your memoir writing journey. Meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.%u2022 First & third Wednesdays 2-4 p.m.Langston-Brown Drop-inOnline Payment Option for 55+ Advisory Committee Sponsored Events (with a fee)Pay in advance to attend events sponsored by 55+ Advisory Committees (with a fee)! This system to pay by credit card online is convenient, fast and secure. To use this system, you must first register for the event. Once you register for an event, advance payment can be completed online. To pay, follow the steps belo 1. First, register for the event using thestandard 55+ programs registration system(click on blue registration link). For detailedinstructions on how to register for 55+programs, see page 55 of this guide.2. After you register with 55+ Programs toattend a 55+ Advisory Committee event,visit the Alliance website to pay theadmission fee: friendsofthealliance.org3. On the Alliance homepage, click thebanner that reads %u201cPurchase Tickets for allEvents Here%u201d4. On the new page, click the name of the55+ Center where the event for whichyou have registered will be held.5. At this page, find the event you wish toattend, click %u201cPay with PayPal or Credit/DebitCard,%u201d and follow the payment instructions.6. Online payment is not always requiredto attend an event for which you haveregistered. If noted, payment in cash(or checks) can be accepted on the dayof the event.7. Refunds will be determined at the discretionof the sponsoring 55+ Advisory Committee.Please note that this payment system only applies to programs sponsored by a 55+ Center Advisory Committee with a fee.If this payment system is being used, it will be noted in the program description and marked by the icon:For all other 55+ programs with a fee, pay using the standard registration system (click on blue registration link).