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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

Celebrate SSA’s 55 Years of Service to Alexandria’s Older Adults! Saturday, March 25, 2023 6 – 10 pm Westin Alexandria Ballroom Senior Services of Alexandria would like to thank all our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for making SSA’s 55th Anniversary Gala an overwhelming success. We are very

This month’s workshop will be a fun one with the Red Hill Garden Club. Learn how to make simple, pretty Spring floral arrangements to take home. Flowers will be supplied. All you need to bring is a pair of shears or scissors. Limited to 25 participants Click

Senior Services of Alexandria’s March 16 Volunteer Workshop at 10 am at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road Are you ready to give back to your community? There are many ways to use your talents and time for good.  Whether you want to work with small

Join us at Beatley Library on Wednesday February 15th at 11 am You Are! A morning with C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas, Poet: “You Are” is a writer’s workshop introducing seniors to poetry. Participants will engage in conversation and unique writing exercises. Click here to see the flyer! Click