Information and Education

Senior Speaker Series

SSA works to ensure that each Senior Speaker Series program has local experts on the topic and provides the most up-to-date, accurate information. Each program is created collaboratively in partnership with City agencies and non-profits who are also invited to set up tables to share their information. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our in-person Speaker Series is on hold. We are holding virtual events starting in the Fall with Senior Law Day and Senior Academy.

SSA invites several local non-profits to co-sponsor these programs including: ACT for Alexandria; AHA!; Alexandria Library; Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities; Inova Alexandria Hospital; and Volunteer Alexandria.

Senior Academy Virtual Fall Session – October 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 10 – 11:30 am via Zoom

Senior Services of Alexandria, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, offers the Senior Academy, which provides Alexandria’s seniors, who are 60+ , with the opportunity to learn all about City government functions, local organizations that provide services and programs to Alexandria’s seniors, and ways to for seniors get more involved. For more information contact Lindsay Hemphill at admin@seniorservicesalex.org or MaryAnne Beatty at communications@seniorservicesalex.org.

Senior Ambassador Program

Looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity? Want to serve older Alexandrians in your Community? Become a Senior Ambassador and advocate for seniors and spread the word about programs and services in the City of Alexandria. You can choose how and when to best share information with your community. Senior Services will provide a short training session and provide materials. Please call MaryAnne Beatty at 703-836-4414, ext. 113.

Click here for the program flyer.

Senior Law Day

The Alexandria Bar Association and Senior Services co-present Senior Law Day as part of SSA’s Speaker Series. This annual program provides valuable information on legal issues impacting seniors in our community.

This year’s theme was “Should I Stay or Should I Go – Housing Options as We Age” with a focus on making decisions during the COVID-19 Healthcare Pandemic.

Presentations from the Sept 11 workshop on Housing Considerations as we Age

Caring Considerations Alex SSA Sr Law Day

Sept 2020 Baer SLD 2020 presentation (002)

Should I Stay or Should I Go_ Housing Considerations

The Source Book to Retirement Living – https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/

Senior Virginians Handbook – https://www.vsb.org/site/publications/senior-citizens-handbook

Presentations from the Sept 18 workshop on Financial Concerns

Page Senior Law Day 2020

Senior Law Day Sept 2020

Senior Law Day – Housing Resources 091520

COVID-19 Housing Resources: alexandriava.gov/114737
Housing Publications: alexandriava.gov/74632
Renter Resources: alexandriava.gov/\74591
Homeowner Resources: alexandriava.gov/97057
Homebuyer Resources: alexandriava.gov/74590

Presentation from the Sept 25 workshop on Fundamentals of Estate Planning

Fundamentals of Estate Planning_SLD 2020_v2

Senior Living in Alexandria Cable Show

SSA produces a monthly cable television show, Senior Living in Alexandria, with assistance and training by Arlington Independent Media. Each show highlights and expands on the information shared at the most recent Speaker Series and includes special features such as cooking demonstrations and exercise tips.

Senior Living in Alexandria is broadcast on Comcast cable channel 70 Sundays at 2 pm in Alexandria and Thursdays at 4:30pm, Saturdays at 6:30pm, and Sundays at 1:30pm on channel 69 in Arlington, and is also available on our website and on our YouTube Channel.

Senior Information Corners

Senior Information Corners are stocked by volunteers with current literature for seniors at 14 locations, including City libraries, the major recreation centers, continuing care facilities, and residential senior communities.

Barrett Library
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Burke Library
4701 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304

Charles Beatley Central Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304

Charles Houston Recreation Center
901 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Chinquapin Recreation Center
3210 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302

Christ Church Alexandria
118 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Cora Kelly Recreation Center
25 W. Reed Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Duke Street Condos
4600 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22304

Duncan Library
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Goodwin House
4800 Fillmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311

Immanuel Church on the Hill
3606 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304

Law Library
520 King Street, Suite LL34
Alexandria, VA 22314