Archive for the News Category

This month, SSA’s Senior Living column in the online Zebra magazine features a spotlight on one Alexandria family that embodies the true meaning of giving back to the community. Alexandra Woodman Johnson, Geoff Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Jan Bannon, Jean Androus Woodman and Courtnay Woodman Weitekamp share their experiences. To read

                  This week’s Alexandria Gazette featured SSA’s Annual Volunteer Luncheon’s “Shining Stars” honored at its annual volunteer luncheon.  Volunteers of the Year include for Meals on Wheels-Patrick and Bobbie O’Brien; Friendly Visitor – Alexandra Johnson; Groceries to Go – Carolyn

This month, SSA’s Senior Living column in the online Zebra magazine discusses the importance of remember our senior friends, family, and neighbors as the holiday season approaches. As we near Thanksgiving, many of us are making plans to see family and celebrate the things we are thankful for.

Last week’s Alexandria Gazette featured an article by Mara Banner about SSA’s upcoming November Speaker Series event – “Living a Purpose-filled Life: Connecting Mind, Body and Spirit to Obtain Optimal Health.” Local experts, including Four Directions Wellness founder Mara Benner, will teach participants about several ancient health therapies

This week’s Alexandria Gazette features an article about the 30th Young At Art exhibit at the Durant Arts Center in Old Town. Artists from the DC metro area submitted 174 pieces, and 90 of them were chosen for the juried show.  To read the article, click here.

  YOUNG AT ART 30 Years Promoting and Celebrating Local Artists Age 55 or Older   ALEXANDRIA—Last night, the Durant Arts Center welcomed artists from the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area and Alexandria communities for the opening reception and awards ceremony for the 30th Anniversary show of Young

This month, SSA’s Senior Living column in the online Zebra magazine focuses on the very real problem of senior isolation and loneliness. According to the Administration on Aging, 28% of individuals over 65 live alone. One way to combat the loneliness and isolation that often stems from seniors

This week’s Alexandria Gazette features an article about this year’s Senior Law Day keynote speaker Bob Blancato, National Coordinator for the Elder Justice Coalition.  To read the article, click here.   To register for Senior Law Day taking place on October 15 click on senior law day.

Check out our October “Senior Living in Alexandria” show, now available on YouTube. Join our host Jim Roberts this month as he speaks with Janelle Holt, esq. of Legal Services of Northern Virginia. Holt, who was instrumental in planning SSA’s upcoming Senior Law Day, explains what participants can