APRIL SHOWERS UMBRELLA DONATION DRIVE For those struggling to pay for rent or food, an umbrella can be a luxury. A simple trip to the grocery store can be daunting when walking to the bus, pushing a stroller with a child, or for the elderly in
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CLASSES FOR CAREGIVERS EDUCATION SERIES These programs are a part of our ongoing Classes for Caregivers series, geared towards family caregivers caring for a loved one at home. All sessions are FREE and open to the public. Classes are held the third Wednesday of each month from
Read more →AARP is offering two upcoming workshops for older adults held at: City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center Lower Level Conference Room 1800 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 JOB SEARCH IN THE DIGITAL AGE Friday, February 22 | 1:30 –3 p.m. Whether you’re making a career
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The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money. In one version of the scam, the caller says your Social Security number has been linked to a
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Why should you give to Spring2ACTion? Spring2ACTion is an online giving day, hosted by ACT for Alexandria, created to support the nonprofits doing great work in our community. Since 2011, 55,000 generous donors, like YOU, have given more than $8 million dollars to 160 nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, making
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Join Dammie Onafeko as he discusses Apple iPhones and how their accessibility features can support individuals with low vision. Free parking and refreshments provided. For more information, call Kym at the library at (703) 746-1762. Beatley Library in Alexandria (5005 Duke St.) February 15th from 1-230PM.
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The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free federal tax return preparation and e-filing from Feb 1 (Mason District Government Center will open January 30) through April 15, 2019 by volunteers certified by the IRS. The twelve centers (listed below) in Northern Virginia also prepare Virginia returns. Sites
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Census Ambassador Training – Thursday, January 16, 8:00 – 10:00 am, Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street The City of Alexandria’s 2020 Census Complete Count Committee is holding a Census Ambassador Training for anyone interested in helping spread the word about the upcoming Census. For more information email
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Sign up for a 6-week free seminar focused on long-term wellness hosted by Giant’s in-store nutritionist, Min Krishnamurphy, MS, RD. Topics include nutrition, exercise, stress management, motivation and more. Please commit to attending 5 of 6 classes. Classes are held once a week at your giant. To
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What’s going on Jan 12th? The City of Alexandria encourages residents to dispose of prescription medicines safely during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on January 12th, or drop them off year-round at a permanent drop box location in Alexandria. On the 12th, Alexandria will have multiple drop
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