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The Optimist Christmas Tree Sale impacts literally thousands of Arlington youth each year.

The Optimist Club of Arlington is affiliated with Optimist International, and is focused on youth and on giving them a better chance to succeed in today’s world. We have twice per month lunch meetings and a once per month happy hour meet and greet at a local pub. The meetings feature a brief presentation by an interesting local Arlington resident as well as a fine lunch prepared by the chefs at Washington Golf and Country Club. One of the lunches per month is free to Optimist members.

Date: First & Third Wednesdays
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Place: Washington Golf & Country Club

3017 N Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia 22207
(703) 524-4600

For more information, please email: info@optimistclubofarlingtonva.org or call 571-969-4084. Thank you.

WSJ article on Optimists Club

The Wall Street Journal published an article Sat., Feb. 6, about the International Optimists Club and how local chapters are having trouble gaining new members. Our club has eight new members currently in the application process, so we are doing pretty well. Click on the headline to this blurb to be taken to the very interesting article. If you don't have a subscription, it has been provided here by clicking on the headline for this blurb.
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