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Cartober is here! Donate today to help SSA.   This year, during the month of October, SSA will be participating in Cartober—giving the community the opportunity to donate their cars to benefit our organization. Call CARS at 855-227-1822 to donate today or visit https://cartober.com/donate-now/senior-services-of-alexandria.

Oktoberfest 2023   Pictures from the 2023 event! 2023 Oktoberfest Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Lederhosen Sponsors Gerry & Nancy Cooper Bratwurst Sponsors Alate Old Town Assisting Hands Home Care Bonitt Builders Griswold Home Care Ann & David Henry The Hon. Amy Jackson McEnearney Associates McLaughlin Ryder, Inc Walsh,

Tuesday, September 26th Rain Date: Tuesday, October 3 10 a.m. – Noon Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304 Click here to register online! Sponsored by the Successful Aging Committee Community & Human Services/ Aging & Adult Services; Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities; Senior

The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with the City’s Successful Aging Committee, will celebrate on September 12 at 5 p.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby (301 King St.). The city will celebrate Alexandria residents who have lived a century or longer. To be eligible, individuals must be

Fall 2023: Senior Academy Wednesday mornings 9:30 am-12:00 pm Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 This four-week course is designed to provide Alexandria’s older adults 60+ with an opportunity to gain exposure to the City’s various government functions, learn about local organizations that provide services and programs to

This year’s Senior Law Day brought over 150 people together at First Baptist Church for a program on “Expect the Unexpected – When Life Throws you a Curveball.” It is the 12th year SSA and the Alexandria Bar Association have offered this program for residents. We had

Robust Walkathon is cancelled due to poor air quality. The Robust Walkathon is now rescheduled to Thursday, June 8 at 10 am to noon at Ben Brenman Park. Click here to see the flyer! Click here to register! Sponsored by the Successful Aging Committee Community & Human

Join us at the Lee Center (1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA  22314) for SSA’s Senior Health and Fitness Fair on May 18th! This year’s in-person fair will be a fun and interactive program including: Discussion about the importance of maintaining good mental health Healthy cooking demonstrations Blood

This event has been postponed until Fall 2023 Join Alexandria Senior Services for a special event on April 27th with Lifestyle Wellness Expert Kristen Coffield of The Culinary Cure, hosted by ALX Community. A limited number of tickets are available for this unique evening of information about

Dance for All Ages April 14th, 7-9 pm 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA  22302 Free Admission and Parking There will be dinner, DJ & Dancing, Door Prizes, and  a Photo Booth! There is a tropical theme this year! Please call 703-746-5676 or e-mail jackie.mccord@alexandriava.gov to RSVP by