Archive for the Community Category

Thank you to all who participated in the January 20th Caregiver Workshop.  For those who missed it, here is the link to the recorded session: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3fyn48ne1ym6lne/Caregiver%20Event%202022.mp4?dl=0 Here are the links to the presenters’ power point presentations: Griswold Home Care – Christine Friedberg https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wxeywbpg36rug44fgalbf/SSA-Caregiver-Presentation.pptx?dl=0&rlkey=rh4dich9dqhisfr9yv56d39l4 AARP – Amber Sultane

The Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign is in its fourteenth year supporting Meals on Wheels America and local Meals on Wheels programs including Senior Services of Alexandria’s Meals on wheels program while bringing awareness to the issues of hunger and isolation among homebound older adults. From November

This Wednesday, December 15 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm come shop and get those gifts on your holiday list checked off at Sara Campbell’s, a local small-business women’s clothing shop at 320 Prince Street in Old Town. Shoppers will receive 10 percent off their purchases and Sara

Unfortunately, due to events beyond our control, this event has been cancelled but we hope to reschedule it and we will be sure to let you know when we have a new date.  Keep an eye out for more information in the future. Tracing Your Roots Through

You are cordially invited to this year’s Extension Showcase to learn more about our recent work in the community. This virtual event will take place on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 10:00-11:15am. You can look forward to a presentation highlighting Extension’s work in Arlington & Alexandria and

Oktoberfest 2021 Thank You for Making Oktoberfest a Virtual Success! SSA’s Virtual Oktoberfest was such a fun evening! It was the best we have ever had and we raised $32,000! Thanks to all who supported this year’s fall fundraiser supporting SSA’s core programs: Meals on Wheels; Groceries-to-Go

Save the date for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday October 23! This event is a great opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medication can be dropped off from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the following sites: First Baptist Church (2932 King

Learn about ways to promote healthy and safe living as we age. Topics addressed will include how to prevent falling, how to fall properly, important home modifications, and scam prevention. Representatives from the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Goodwin House, Kupana Aikido Safe Falling for Seniors Center,

Monday, September 27th Rain Date: Tuesday, October 4 10 a.m. – Noon Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304 Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/robust-walkathon-tickets-173774132107 Sponsored by the Successful Aging Committee Community & Human Services/ Aging & Adult Services; Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities; Senior Services

During the month of September, if you purchase a reusable community bag while shopping at Giant Food Store at 3131 Duke Street, Senior Services of Alexandria will receive a dollar for every bag purchased.  A big thanks to Giant, SSA’s groceries-to-go partner for the opportunity to be