March is March for Meals!

March for Meals is an annual campaign to bring awareness around senior hunger, and the important role that Meals on Wheels plays to homebound older adults.  SSA will be celebrating with a proclamation from Mayor Wilson declaring the month of March as March for Meals.  Chick here 

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Oktoberfest: October 15th SOLD OUT

SSA’s 8th annual Oktoberfest will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15th from 6-9pm at Port City Brewing. Please join us for this fun evening of brats, beer and friends! Your ticket or sponsorship helps SSA support programs like Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitor and Groceries to Go. A

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Senior Living in Alexandria: February Edition

Learn more about the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. Guests Caren Forsten and Sandy Neuzil speak about the goals of this charity. Then, Registered Dietitian Madison Reeder walks you through a food demonstration. She’s making chocolate mousse with tofu!  

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Recap: Senior Tour: Friendship Firehouse Museum

Friendship Firehouse Museum  In a town of mostly wooden buildings, where open flames provided heat, light and cooking on a daily basis, fire was a constant danger. The Friendship, Sun, Relief, Hydraulion and other local volunteer fire companies served the community faithfully, particularly during enormous blazes in

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