Check out the July 2015 Senior Living in Alexandria program that features highlights from the 2014-2015 season including Robust Walking with Dr. Dan Kulund, cooking with Chef Hans, Bob Blancato from AARP talking about Medicare and other issues facing seniors as well as Vanessa Greene from the Charles Houston Senior
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Comcast Newsmakers July edition features SSA’s Exec. Dir. Mary Lee Anderson talking about the juried art exhibit, Young at Art, for artists 55 and older and SSA’s newest program “Groceries to Go.” The opening reception of Young at Art is taking place on August 26, 2015 at the Durant Arts Center in
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The June 25, 2015 edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet featured SSA on its front page receiving the 2015 Disability Awareness Award presented by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Commission of Persons with Disabilities. To view click on newsmakers.
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SSA received a grant from Meals on Wheels America for its participation in the 13th Annual March for Meals campaign. This year’s grants were made possible through the generosity of Subaru of America, Inc. This grant will allow SSA to continue delivering Meals on Wheels 365 days
Read more →Check out Clair Embrey and Kate Kaiman’s article in this week’s Gazette about their three-week “Senior Experience” with Senior Services. They delivered Meals on Wheels, Groceries to Go and worked in the office. This experience has given them a new perspective on seniors and their stories. To
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AARP recently featured an article about how SSA’s Friendly Visitor Program is making a real difference in seniors’ lives. Diane Stoy, Ph.D. author of the piece recently completed an Impact Study on the benefits of the program to improve the quality of life for isolated seniors. To
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Check out Rosie Border’s article on Senior Travel in the Gazette Packet on page 24. It gives a good overview of all the options for seniors to get where they need to be. To read the article click here.
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The June Speaker Series is focusing on “Technology for Seniors” and is taking place on June 10th at the Beatley Central Library from 9:30 – noon. There will be local experts talking about all aspects of technology that can enhance a senior’s life. Check out MaryAnne Beatty’s article
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The 2015 Excellence in Aging Awards were presented to Senior Services of Alexandria, Mitch Opalski, Jane King and Terah Chamberlin. It was a great evening to celebrate the community and its support of Alexandria’s seniors. To view photos from the evening click on https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152953618591936.1073741861.78490951935&type=1.
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Check out this week’s Gazette Packet’s story on page 11 about the upcoming May 27th Senior Health and Wellness Fair at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. FREE, open to the public. Register at www.seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110. To read the article click on http://connectionarchives.com/PDF/2015/051315/Alexandria.pdf.
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