Archive for the Community Category

At its Annual Contribution Day Luncheon, Senior Services received a grant from the Alexandria Rotary Foundation for its Senior Nutrition Program.  It was a great luncheon with so many non-profits being recognized for their programs that make Alexandria a more livable community.

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Thursday, July 9th at 7:30 pm Great music for orchestra and a special presentation by the US Army Herald Trumpets. The official fanfare ensemble of the President of the United States. Works by John Williams to include the Olympic Fanfare and Theme. Close encounters of the Third

The 2105 White House Conference on Aging is taking place on Monday, July 13 starting at 10:00 am.  AARP, At Home in Alexandria, the City’s Commission on Aging and Senior Services of Alexandria are cosponsoring a “Watch Party” to view the day-long activities of this once in

Ease Yoga and Café is offering Yoga for Seniors every Tuesday from 11 am to 12 Noon. The class is for men and women 55+ who want to build their yoga practice. Gain physical strength, balance and flexibility as you calm your mind and emotions. Classes are

Are you new to Medicare or a caregiver for a Medicare beneficiary? On July 2, 1:30 – 3:30 pm come learn the basics of Medicare coverage and choices presented by Medicare Counselors from Alexandria’s Division of Aging & Adult Services. It’s FREE but registration is required. The

Senior Services of Alexandria received the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Commission on Persons with Disabilities “2015 Disability Awareness” Award for its “continued efforts in meeting the needs of clients and employees with disabilities.” To see photos from the event click on photos.

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) was awarded a Westminster Presbyterian Church Community Grant for its newest program “Groceries to Go.” We are grateful to Westminster for its support and which will allow SSA to reach more seniors who could benefit from this program. For more information about

Claire Embrey and Kate Kaiman, TC Williams High School Seniors were granted the opportunity to participate in a Senior Experience, a 3 week unpaid internship at Senior Services of Alexandria.  During their time at SSA, they participated in delivering Meals on Wheels, Groceries to Go, meeting with

Senior Services of Alexandria would like to thank Walgreens, the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Ease Yoga, Massage Heights at Bradlee and Inova Alexandria Hospital for their support in getting seniors up and moving at the annual Senior Health & Wellness