Archive for the Community Category

The Alexandria Bridge Club, presented by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, meets Wednesdays from 10 am – 2 pm at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Play Party Bridge with neighbors and friends in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! This is open to the City

Don’t miss this interactive class sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension that will help you recognize different types of scams and red flags that are out there as well as reduce your potential for identity theft.  The workshop takes place on June 7, 2-4 pm at Beatley Central

The National gallery of Art offers tours for people with low vision or who are blind.  Upcoming tours of American Seascapes are taking place on Wednesday, May 25 and Saturday, May 28 at 1:00 pm.  Participants will meet docents in the Rotunda of the West Building and

Help Feed Alexandria’s Hungry at the 2016 Alexandria gospelFest on Friday, May 20, 6 – 9 pm and Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am – 2 pm at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria.  It will be a great program featuring Anne D. Smith talking

Looking for a nice Spring Concert to enjoy on a rainy day?  Check out the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria on May 20 at 11:00 am.  The City of Alexandria’s Adult Day Services Center is sponsoring Peggy Alee and Steve Gellman as they perform timeless

Virginia Hospital Center has moved its long-time “Mall Walking” program to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.  The new intergenerational mall-walking program is open to anyone looking for free, safe and climate-controlled exercise.  Cool-down stretches and blood pressure checks are included.  All ages are welcome! It takes place

The City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center if offering free “Career Readiness Workshops” during the month of May.  To view the classes click on Calendar Flyer Career Readiness Workshops for May 2016 Final 4 26 2016.  For more information call 703-746-5940 or go to www.alexandriava.gov/workforcedevelopment.

Today is the Do More 24 day of giving in the Washington Metropolitan Area  “One Day – Our Community.”  Please consider donating to Senior Services of Alexandria to help “Feed a Senior” today. It’s easy to do, just click on the “Do More 24” website at DoMore24.  Thank you for your support.