Alexandria, VA – Senior Services of Alexandria is kicking off its 2025-2026 Speaker Series with a fun and informative event that is designed to nourish body and mind. “The Journey to Healthy Living: Stress Relief, Cooking, Nutrition & Exercise” will take place Thursday, October 23, at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Cameron Mills Road in Alexandria. Participants will explore stress relief techniques, enjoy a healthy cooking demonstration, practice chair yoga with meditation, and learn what foods offer the best nutrition as we age.
According to the National Council on Aging, the effects of stress on older adults can be greater than in other age groups, and that can cause new health problems and even speed up the aging process. Learning how to identify signs of stress and having some tools on how to reduce and manage stress can be a first step to better health.
The speakers for this event are experts in how to manage stress through exercise, better eating, and keeping your brain active. They include the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, which provides a wide range of fitness programs for older adults in their 55+ program. Virginia Cooperative Extension will talk about senior nutrition and what foods we should be adding to our daily nutritional intake. AARP will speak about the “Six Pillars of Brain Health,” and The Landing Alexandria’s (a senior community at Potomac Yards) Chef Norbert will do a cooking demonstration that you can make at home.
SSA’s monthly events are free and open to the public. We just ask that you RSVP by email at [email protected] or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110. To view the list of upcoming events, go to seniorservicesalex.org, click on “events” and go to “Senior Living in Alexandria Monthly Workshops.”
We look forward to seeing you on October 23 for this uplifting session focused on simple steps toward lasting well-being.
The Journey to Healthy Living: Stress Relief, Cooking, Nutrition & Exercise
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria
