Alexandria and Arlington wellness calendar, Sept. 19 to 26, 2013

September 18, 2013

Dance fusion and rhythm classes Combining hip-hop, ballet, Latin and Afro-Brazilian. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. 703-228-0955. 15 sessions, $67.50 with 55+ Pass. Registration required.

“Green Home, Healthy Home” Discussion of nontoxic products and renovation strategies. Sponsored by Holistic Moms Network. Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Arlington United Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Rd., Arlington. 571-451-8273. holisticmomsarlalex.blogspot.com. Free.

Kukuwa African dance Low-impact workout class. Friday, 10 a.m. Arlington Mill Senior Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington. 703-228-7791. 703-228-0948. Seven sessions, $35 with 55+ Pass. Registration required.

Lee Senior Center walkers Travel by van to the National Zoo. Friday, 10 a.m. Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. 703-228-0555. $4 with 55+ Pass. Registration required.

Mindfulness meditation sessions Meditate to reduce stress. Friday, 11 a.m. Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. 703-228-0955. Seven sessions, $38.50 with 55+ Pass. Registration required.

Team Hope Walk and 5K Family Fun Run Proceeds to benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Washington Metro Chapter. Registration, Saturday, 8 a.m.; run, 9 a.m.; walk, 9:15 a.m. Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria. 202-302-2714. www.firstgiving.com. $20-$40; age 5 and younger, free.

YoKid Yoga Challenge Participate in yoga poses, family goal-setting and healthy eating activities. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. 703-746-5556. www.yokid.org. Free.

“Laughter Yoga” led by Diane Cohen. Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Arlington Central Library, auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-841-0080. arlingtonlaughteryoga@yahoo.com. Free.

Seniors walking club trip Travel by van to Rosslyn for a walk across the Key Bridge to Georgetown. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. 703-228-4403. $4 with 55+ Pass. Registration required.

Postpartum support group For women with depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy or the first year after birth. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Virginia Hospital Center, Women and Infant Health Lobby, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. 703-829-7152. adrienne.griffen@gmail.com. Free.

Weight-loss support group Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. 703-430-3764. $28 annually.

Scottish country dancing For all ages and abilities. Wednesday, 8-10 p.m. Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria. 703-746-5560. 703-519-3494. www.rscds-greaterdc.org. $5.

Rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis Orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Lovallo discusses “Options for Rotator Cuff Tears and Shoulder Arthritis.” Next Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Inova Alexandria Hospital, atrium, 4320 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. 855-694-6682. www.inova.org. Free.

— Compiled by Ria Manglapus

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