In our September episode, Senior Living in Alexandria‘s host, Jim Roberts, sat down with Craig Fifer, the Director of Communications for the City of Alexandria, to learn more about how residents can ensure they remain informed. Call.Click.Connect is one effective way residents can get in touch with out local
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The Alexandria DOT Para-Transit Program provides safe, reliable, Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant, curb-to-curb taxi service, seven days a week for residents of Alexandria unable or find it difficult to use public transportation. For more information about the DOT Para-Transit Program and the Alexandrians it serves, check out this article
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Join a docent-led tour for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) through rich verbal description and sensory experience. Touch tour components for sculpture may be included. Tours are often followed by live musical
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The seventh annual Senior Law Day was held on Saturday, October 14, at TC Williams High School auditorium from 9:00 am-12:30 pm. The topic was “Aging in Alexandria: Planning for Life Transitions.” Local experts discussed legal and financial considerations related to life transitions, support services and senior
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In the August issue of the Zebra, SSA’s Executive Director Mary Lee Anderson shares updates about our newest program: the Silver Service Card. Featuring discounts at 30 local businesses and restaurants, the Silver Service Card is a program sponsored by Senior Services of Alexandria, the City of Alexandria’s Commission
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In our August episode, Senior Living in Alexandria‘s host, Jim Roberts, sat down with Rodney Bates, the Recreation Coordinator at William Ramsay Recreation Center. In addition to coordinating programs for all ages at William Ramsay, Bates also teaches several classes for seniors, such as Strength and Conditioning and
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The Successful Aging Committee’s* fall Robust Walkathon took place on September 26th from 10:00 am – noon at Ben Brenman Park. Participants were guided through a set of exercises that made use of environmental objects, and are ideal for improving balance, strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. The
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This week’s Alexandria Gazette includes an article written by SSA’s Director of Communications and Community Outreach, MaryAnne Beatty, about the 3rd annual Senior Academy. For more information on the Senior Academy and how to register, read the full article on page 11, or visit our registration page. Space is
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This year’s Young at Art is the 31st Annual Juried Art Show for local artists 55 and up. Sponsored by Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and Goodwin House, and hosted once again by the Durant Arts Center, Young at Art will feature works by local artists–amateurs, teachers,
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Amazon’s third-annual Prime Day will take place on Tuesday, July 11 and will feature more than 100,000 deals exclusively for Prime members, making it one of the biggest shopping days of the year on the site. As always, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of each
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