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The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with the City’s Successful Aging Committee, will celebrate on September 9 at 5 p.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby (301 King St.). The City will celebrate Alexandria residents who have lived a century or longer. To be eligible, individuals must be

Senior Services is excited to offer the Senior Academy to Alexandria residents and employees 60 and older starting on Wednesday, September 3. This four-week session takes place every Wednesday morning from 10:00 am to 12 Noon.  The weekly venues will change starting at City Hall, followed by

The Cost of Aging: Mental, Physical, Financial, and Legal Perspectives Saturday, June 7th. First Baptist Church 2932 King St. Alexandria, VA 22302 Click here to check out the program! it’s filled with great information about our sponsors and speakers! Click here for the “Wise Moves” power point

Due to inclement weather this week, the Robust Walkathon has been rescheduled to June 4th!  Come back later for more details! Group leaders will walk to exercise stations where they will learn how to weave low-intensity exercises into their walks, use environmental objects for exercise, gain balance,

Click here for the slides that were presented. This year’s in-person fair will be a fun and interactive program including: blood pressure screening; a healthy cooking demonstration by Goodwin Living: Tai-Chi, and Exercises with RPCA’s Rodney! Participating Partners: City of Alexandria’s Recreation Department, The View Alexandria, Inova Alexandria

2025 Annual Gala A Night to Remember: SSA’s 2025 Annual Gala On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Senior Services of Alexandria hosted its Annual Gala at the Westin Alexandria Old Town — and what a night it was! The evening was filled with incredible energy as Alexandria City

Our Weekly newsletter for seniors in Alexandria goes Live! Join us for an in-person presentation, exercise, cooking demonstration, and more! 2025 SSA Connection Live Click here for the flyer! Email events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703.836.4414 ext. 110 to register!  

Join us for an engaging presentation in partnership with At Home in Alexandria (AHA) to explore practical strategies for supporting seniors as they navigate solo aging, combat social isolation, and prioritize mental health. Gain valuable insights from Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community on solo aging

The Alexandria Commission on Aging and the Division of Aging & Adult Services are updating the City’s Age Friendly Strategic Plan. This updated plan will be presented to City Council and, when approved, will guide funds and services for Alexandria’s older adult population.  We want to hear