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The 2015 Young at Art exhibition is open for viewing! The exhibition runs from August 24 – November 20th from 5:00 – 10:00 pm Monday-Friday. Cosponsored by Goodwin House Foundation and Senior Services of Alexandria this juried art show is artists 55 and older. This year’s juror was Chris

Beginning September 1, Dominion Virginia Power announced an expansion to its EnergyShare program focusing on low-income customers with emphasis on the elderly, military veterans and people living with disabilities.  In addition to assistance with their energy costs, they will be offering free weatherization services.  For more information call

The City’s Division of Aging and Adult Services has a free Fan Program available to Alexandria City residents who are 60 years of age or older.  Recipients must income guidelines.  The program goes through September 30.  Call 703-746-5999 for more information.

This Fall start your Monday mornings off with a song!  If you love to sing join the Alexandria Encore Chorale, for singers 55+, for a weekly rehearsal starting Sept. 14 of music you’ll love.  You rehearse for a concert performance that will take place in early to

The National Gallery of Art is offering tours of selected artwork for people with low vision or who are blind on two days in August – Saturday, August 22 and Wednesday, 26 for the theme, “Shall we Dance.”  The tour incorporates vibrant verbal descriptions with information about

If you are new to Medicare or a caregiver for a Medicare beneficiary, you might be interested in an event sponsored by the Alexandria Division of Aging & Adult Services to learn the basics of Medicare coverage and choices.  It is happening on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6:30 –

  The Division of Aging and Adult Services of the City of Alexandria offers a Caregiver Support Group on the first Wednesday of each month at the Adult Day Services Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants are full-time caregivers or family members or friends providing part-time caregiving. Participants

The City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center has several career workshops during the month of August for city residents including completing an effective employment application, introduction to computer skills or employment strategies for experienced 50+ workers.  The workshops are free, but registration is required.  To see the schedule

On Monday, August 10th, Neighborhood Health will be hosting the GWU Mammovan at 2 East Glebe Road, Alexandria, VA 22305. You are eligible if you are age 40 and over, have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months, have no experienced breast symptoms such as

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.