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The City of Alexandria’s Division on Aging and Adult Services is holding a Caregiver Support Group on Wednesday, January 6, 4- 5:30 pm at the Alexandria Adult Day Services Center at the Lee Center, 1108 S. Jefferson Street in Alexandria.  To get more info click on Caregiver

The Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon sponsored by Alexandria’s Successful Aging Committee was a great success!  Seniors were treated to a delicious lunch, entertainment and a sing a long.  To view photos click on Holiday Luncheon.

The City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center is looking for volunteers to help write content for its monthly Consumer E-News brief and quarterly newsletters containing information for job seekers.  Contact Patty Mantilla at patricia.mantilla@alexandriva.gov or call 703-746-5856.  Click on Volunteers Needed for Content Writers for WDC e-News.

Employees from Beyer Subaru “shared the love” with Alexandria seniors by delivering Meals on Wheels along with a holiday treat!  Beyer Subaru of Alexandria has chosen Senior Services as its Community Partner for this year’s “Share the Love” Campaign.  For every new Subaru sold or leased from November 19, 2015 through

The Successful Aging Committee is hosting a special Holiday Luncheon for City of Alexandria Senior Residents on Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Street.  There will festive entertainment, door prizes and a special guest!  To RSVP call

Senior Services honored its “SSA Stars” at the annual volunteer appreciation luncheon held at Durant Arts Center.  Volunteers were treated to a luncheon courtesy of Jeffery’s Catering and desserts from Giant Food on Duke Street. Volunteers of the Year for each program include:  Meals on Wheels –

Ten Thousand Villages is run primarily by volunteers who are committed to improving the lives of underprivileged artisans around the globe.  They are looking for volunteers who have experience or are interested in fundraising, retail development, social media and local marketing.  Also during the holiday season, volunteers

The Low Vision Resource Group is hosting a Talking Books Update at Thursday, Nov. 12, 1:30 – 3:00 pm at the Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street.  The Talking Book Librarian Kym Robertson will talk the National Library Services.  For more info call 703-746-1762.

The No. VA Dementia Care Consortium is holding its annual Caregivers Conference on Wednesday, Nov 11, 8 am – 3:30 pm at the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 15451 Lee Highway in Centreville, VA.  This annual conference is for family caregivers, volunteers working with older adults and professional in