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54 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Fall 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD VILLAGE (ANV)Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV) is a community-based non-profit organization that helps older adults stay in their homes and community as they age. ANV volunteers provide the extra help a member might need: a ride to a medical appointment, running an errand, help on the computer or someone to get up on a ladder to change a lightbulb! To learn more about ANV, call 703-509-8057, email info@ANVarlington.org or visit ANVarlington.org. Volunteer Drivers Needed! If you are looking for a special volunteer opportunity, please consider ANV. We especially need volunteers who are able to drive older adults to medical and other appointments. You must be 21 years old and available during the day, Mondays through Fridays. Our volunteers tell us that they have %u201creceived more than they have given.%u201d For more information, visit www.anvarlington.org/volunteer/.Community Ambassador Program: ANV is recruiting for volunteer Community Ambassadors who will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their own neighborhoods, buildings, faith communities and more. Ambassadors will have access to a Resource Handbook of services and programs for older adults so that they can help their neighbors and friends learn about vital programs and services in Arlington. For more information, please visit www.ANVarlington.org/community-ambassador-program or email CAP@ANVarlington.org.THE ALLIANCE FOR ARLINGTON SENIOR PROGRAMS (AASP)The Alliance for Arlington Senior Adult Programs (AASP) continues to support 55+ Program activities such as Acoustic Caf%u00e9, the annual New Year%u2019s Eve Celebration, Springo, the Aurora Hills Trash and Treasure Sale, Walter Reed%u2019s Pickleball Friendly Fundraisers, art classes and much more. Be sure to keep an eye out for our logo throughout the 55+ Guide: this fall, we%u2019ll be sponsoring technology classes, a Speed Friending Fundraiser, Murder Mystery Dinners, Blackwork Embroidery Class and more.We would like to thank the many 55+ Program participants who have made donations to the Alliance since our last appeal for help. If you are a past supporter, we are asking you to help once again. If you have never given before, your help is especially important. Visit friendsofthealliance.org to donate or send a check to: The Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs, P.O. Box 5184, Arlington, VA 22205. For more information or to become a member, email info@encorelearning.net, or visit us at www.EncoreLearning.net.COMMUNITY PARTNERSExplore, Learn, and Connect with Encore Learning!Encore Learning provides academic courses, twelve active clubs and year-round special events for people ages 50+ who want to expand their world, learn new things and make new friends %u2013 all at a reasonable rate. A wide variety of interesting courses are offered during spring and fall semesters, plus exciting special events, tours and clubs meet all year long. You must be a member of Encore Learning to register for our courses or join our clubs. Some of our events also require membership, but others are open to the public.Check out a few upcoming activities below, and please visit the Encore Learning websitefor details about more events, courses and clubs. %u2022 Presentation on Composer John Williamswith Dan Sherman%u2022 Tour of Grant%u2019s Courthouse%u2022 Midterm Election Analysis and Discussion%u2022 776: A Tale of Two Worlds, Americaand China