Archive for the News Category

This month, Senior Living in Alexandria‘s host Jim Roberts, sat down with SSA’s Executive Director Mary Lee Anderson to talk about the different services SSA offers, and to highlight a new program that is currently in the works: Caring Connection. To learn more about Caring Connection, watch this month’s full episode here.

This month’s edition of the Zebra includes an article written by SSA’s Communications and Outreach Director, MaryAnne Beatty. In “Senior Employment and Volunteer Opportunities: Check them out at the February 21 Speaker Series,” Beatty outlines places to look for employment and volunteer opportunities throughout the City. The full

This week’s edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet includes an article by SSA’s Development Director, Cassie Chesson. “Celebrating 50 Years” highlights SSA’s upcoming milestone gala. The event will be a festive reunion of all those who helped build Senior Services over the last half-century, including founders, former honorees,

This month, Senior Living in Alexandria’s host Jim Roberts sits down with Evelyn Quiles of the Workforce Development Center (part of Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services) to talk about services and opportunities provided through Workforce Development. Once again, Madison Reeder joined us for a cooking demonstration.

This week’s Alexandria Times includes an article by SSA’s Ellyn Kirtley about the Silver Service Card program. This unique program in Alexandria allows residents aged 60 and over to receive discounts at local businesses. The Silver Service Card program, launched in the spring of 2016 as part of the Commission on  Aging’s commitment

The January 20th Speaker Series will be held at Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd) from 10:00 am – noon. Bobbi Carducci, the author of “Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver” will talk about her journey as a caregiver.  There will also be representatives from Insight Memory

Our host Jim Roberts is joined this month by Lindsey Vajpeyi of Insight Memory Care Center (IMCC). IMCC works with clients with many types of dementia, and offers an Adult Day Center as well as resources for families and caregivers. For more information about IMCC and the

Senior Services was featured in two articles in the most recent edition of the Zebra.  On page 46, learn more about SSA’s newest volunteer opportunity: the Senior Ambassador program. Senior Ambassadors serve as resources in their communities, aiming to connect seniors and their families to varied assistance and

This month, Senior Living in Alexandria‘s host Jim Roberts sat down with Pamela Austin, the Resource Coordinator for Alexandria’s Division of Aging, to talk about the programs and resources available to Alexandria seniors and their families. Jim was also joined by Madison Reeder, who demonstrated how to make

Young At Art, a juried art exhibit featuring the works of artists 55 years and older, celebrated its 31st anniversary with a  reception and awards ceremony Nov. 2 at the Durant Arts Center in Old Town. Co-sponsored by Senior Services of Alexandria and the Goodwin House Foundation,