ARTA Events 2017 - 2018
Meetings are on Mondays unless otherwise noted.
If ACPS is delayed or closed for inclement weather, ARTA will not meet.
(For maps and directions, click on addresses. A monthly calendar is available on the EVENTS CALENDAR page.)
Canned food donations for "Alive" are welcomed at every meeting.
August 21, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Suite 220, 7010 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
ARTA Executive Board Meeting
September 26, 2017 (TUESDAY) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.
ARTA Meeting
Elaine Flynn will portray Alice Roosevelt Longworth and will present "Scandals In The City." If the headlines of today's political scandals make you shake your head in disbelief, wait until you hear Alice "dish the dirt!"
October 10, 2017 (TUESDAY) 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Ramparts, 1700 Fern St, Alexandria, VA 22302
ARTA Book Group
The book group will meet to discuss the book, A Man Called Ove. You are welcome to attend, even if you haven't read the book yet.
October 16, 2017 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.
ARTA Meeting
Mr. Suba Saty from AARP will speak about BRAIN HEALTH. Join us in learning the five pillars of brain healthy behaviors, which research tells us, if we undertake starting today, regardless of our age, will help reduce the risk of age-related diseases and optimize our chances of maintaining our cognitive abilities. Share your brain healthy behaviors and be inspired by others. It’s never too late to take charge of our brain health and improve our quality of life.
November 8, 2017 (WEDNESDAY) 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Church of the Covenant, 2666 Military Rd, Arlington, VA 22207
ARTA Meeting with Arlington
Program: CIA archivist Nicholas Reynolds will discuss his new book, Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures. It describes Hemingway's relationship with Soviet intelligence and various US agencies during World War II.
December 11, 2017 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.
ARTA Meeting
The GW Middle School Orchestra will perform.
January 16, 2018 (TUESDAY) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Suite 220, 7010 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
ARTA Executive Board Meeting
February 20, 2018 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.
ARTA Meeting
The FREED group of women will perform African American Civil War reenactments from the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation Museum in DC.
March 19, 2018 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.
ARTA Meeting
Dr. John Schmitz of Northern Virginia Community College will speak about the relocation and internment generally and of Crystal City, TX specifically. He will talk about his Dad’s experiences and show a DVD.
March 26, 2018 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Ramparts, 1700 Fern St, Alexandria, VA 22302
ARTA Book Group
The book group will meet to discuss the book, The Code Breakers, by Liza Mundy. You are welcome to attend, even if you haven't read the book yet.
April 16, 2018 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.
ARTA Meeting
The Principal of TC Williams, Peter Balas, will speak about his plans for TC Williams.
May 21, 2018 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Fratelli Italian Restaurant, 410 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
ARTA Luncheon
Delegate David Bulava will be our guest speaker. The cost of the May 21 luncheon at Fratelli’s will be $26. You can mail your check to Dona Hobbs at 12167 Cathedral Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 or Barbara McClellan at 8189 Ships Curve Lane, Springfield, VA 22153. We have to have 60 people in order to retain the 26 dollar price.