Seniors
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Italian War Bride Turns 100 in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Ada Nelson was born in Rome, Italy in 1920. 100 years later, she finds herself celebrating her century…
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Five More Questions with Mary Lee Anderson, Alexandria’s Senior Services Executive Director
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Wednesday you heard Mary Lee Anderson, answer “10 Questions” from guest host Jane Hess Collins about herself,…
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Goodwin House Reaching Out to Older Adults in LGBT Community
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In June Goodwin House Incorporated (GHI), which has served older adults for over 53 years, announced to…
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Alexandria Program Keeps Seniors Cool During Hot Summer Months
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The coronavirus has made many people think twice about going out lately. In fact, health officials have…
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Local Senior Living Facility Honors George Floyd and Supports Black Lives Matter with Demonstration
Alexandria, VA — Last Tuesday, June 9, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads held an organization-wide demonstration to honor George Floyd and…
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GROCERIES: Alexandria’s Updated List of Senior Shopping Hours
ALEXANDRIA, VA – As of March 31, 2020 the following grocery stores have notified the City of Alexandria of special…
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Postponed: Alexandria’s Senior Services Gala Pushed Because of Coronavirus Concerns
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Senior Services of Alexandria’s (SSA) Annual Gala scheduled for March 14 has been postponed due to concerns…
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Technology: What Makes Sense for Seniors
By MaryAnne Beatty Alexandria, VA – Older adults use technology in a variety of ways and many depend on it…
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Bringing Awareness to Senior Hunger for Annual March for Meals Month
Alexandria, VA – Meals on Wheels America established the March for Meals campaign in 2002 to recognize the Older American…
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