Do you know someone living in the City of Alexandria who will be 100 years or older by December 31, 2021? The City of Alexandria in collaboration with the Successful Aging Committee will celebrate the distinctive experiences and achievements of Alexandria centenarians though certificates honoring lifetime achievements, Alexandria recognition coins and
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The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) Committee is happy to announce the opening ceremony will be held Saturday, September 18, at 9:30 a.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. Events will take place September 18 through 30 at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Registration will be open from Saturday, July 31 through Monday, September 6 and can only
Read more →WHO: Caregivers of individuals living with mild cognitive impairment or early-to-moderate stage dementia WHAT: 12-week research study to test a collaborative care planning tool Participating care teams (caregiver and individual living with dementia) will receive up to $75 in gift cards for completing three 30-minute interviews asking
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Have you heard the news? Senior Services of Alexandria has been selected as the beneficiary of the @GiantFood Community Bag Program! Each time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Giant Food at 3131 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, during the month of July we
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Senior Services of Alexandria and the Alexandria Bar Association hosted a virtual 2021 Senior Law Day which focused on Estate Planning and other Life Choices from a COVID-19 perspective. This webinar took place on three Friday mornings in June – 4, 11 and 18 at 10 am.
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What do you get when you cross a French-trained sommelier who worked at some of the best restaurants in Paris and trained with a couple of the top producers in the Rhone with some of the cleanest, ripest, most pure fruit in California? You get some of
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With your support SSA raised $25,000 to help older adults in Alexandria. Thank you for making this year’s Spring2ACTion a huge success! We are truly grateful for the generosity of our community. Rest assured we will continue our efforts to ensure that no senior goes hungry, or
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2021 Virtual Annual Gala & Silent Auction Saturday, March 13, 6:00-7:30 pm SSA would like to thank everyone who helped make our Virtual Annual Gala on Saturday, March 13, a resounding success! Funds raised by the gala will help us continue our work for Alexandria’s older adults,
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March for Meals is an annual campaign to bring awareness around senior hunger, and the important role that Meals on Wheels plays to homebound older adults. SSA will be celebrating with a proclamation from Mayor Wilson declaring the month of March as March for Meals. Chick here
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If you are a family caregiver and have have interest in learning more about dementia and how to manage its effects we encourage you to register for the Dealing with Dementia workshop. “I wish this guide and training had been available when I was caring for my
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