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20 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Fall 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYARTSGENERAL ARTSOpera 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. September: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Mason Bates, premiered at the Met the 25/26 season; October: Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie; November: Parsifal by Richard Wagner.%u2022 Sept. 2 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-01 1 session%u2022 Sept. 16 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-02 1 session%u2022 Oct. 7 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-03 1 session%u2022 Oct. 21 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-04 1 session%u2022 Nov. 4 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-05 1 session%u2022 Nov. 18 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-06 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 Sept. 15 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-07 1 session%u2022 Sept. 29 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-08 1 session%u2022 Oct. 13 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-09 1 session%u2022 Oct. 27 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-10 1 session%u2022 Nov. 10 Tuesday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911300-11 1 sessionCelebrate National Black Poetry Day Learn the history of National Black Poetry Day and find out how Black poetry resonates in Arlington County. This year's program will focus on hip hop and spoken word. Presented in partnership with the Office of 55+ Programs and the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. Open to all ages: no 55+ Pass is required.%u2022 Oct. 10 Saturday 1-2 p.m.Walter Reed #911300-12 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 Nov. 12 Thursday 9-10 a.m.Virtual #911300-13 1 sessionART HISTORY%u201cNighthawks%u201dBoth a subject of honor and parody, Edward Hopper%u2019s painting %u201cNighthawks%u201d depicting an urban diner is one of the country%u2019s most famous works of art. This program with art historian Joan Hart will provide an in-depth exploration of %u201cNighthawks,%u201d its connection to American cinema, and an overview of Hopper%u2019s artistic career.%u2022 Sept. 9 Wednesday 1-2:30 p.m.Aurora Hills #911302-01 1 sessionSecrets RevealedAn exploration of famous artists and their distinctive, sometimes secretive techniques. Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen will discuss the contributions of these artists and the methods that make their works so special.%u2022 Nov. 23 Monday 10:30-11:30 a.m.Virtual #911302-04 1 session