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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

This month’s theme is The American Realists: Homer and Sargent. Held Saturday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 28th from 1:00-2:00 at the National Gallery of Art, West Building – 6th and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Enjoy rich verbal descriptions for those with impaired sight or who

Today’s Fall Robust Walkathon was a great success and thanks to everyone to came out to support the Alexandria Successful Aging Committee’s annual senior events.  Save the Date of December 10 for the Senior Holiday Luncheon at First Baptist Church in Alexandria. To view photos from today’s

The City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center’s October calendar of Career Readiness Workshops is available on line.  Just click on  https://alexandriava.gov/dchs/joblink/default.aspx?id=80755 to get a list of workshops including Intro to Basic Computers, Basic Resume Writing and more.  To get more information go to alexandriava.gov/workforcedevelopment.

During the month of October the Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center are partnering with several organizations to provide a series of free presentations in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.  This year’s theme is “There is no Health Without Mental Health.”  Click on Oct2015EventsFlyerRevised-2 to see a

The Annandale Career Center will be hosting the Goodwill/Senior Employment Resources September Workshop! This month’s workshop teaches seniors how to effectively look for a job and network. Set up in a round table atmosphere: discuss techniques to prepare for effective interviews, techniques to search for and identify

The 2015 Caregivers Conference to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 15451 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20121. The conference times will be 8:00am – 3:30pm. The theme for this year is “Prepare to Care – Getting Your Ducks in a Row”. 

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.