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Please join us for the next event in our Speaker Series:

Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for
Alexandria's Seniors

On February 14 from 10-11:30am Senior Services of Alexandria will present the next Senior Speaker’s Event: Staying Connected: Employment & Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Seniors. This will be a great opportunity to hear from local experts about how to explore job opportunities and volunteer options that are geared towards seniors and their unique experience and talents. This free event is hosted by Old Presbyterian Meeting House at 323 South Fairfax Street and is open to the entire community. Please call (703) 836 4414 ext. 10 or click here to register!
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2012 Honorees Announced!

Senior Services of Alexandria is proud to announce the
2012 Generation to Generation Honorees:


Rosa Byrd and her daughter Patricia Yancey
Harlene Clayton and her daughter Stephanie Clayton
The Honorable Donald Haddock and
his son the Honorable Donald Haddock, Jr.
State Senator Patsy Ticer and her daughter Margaret Janowsky


On Saturday, March 31, 2012, join Senior Services of Alexandria at the Alexandria Hilton Mark Center as we celebrate the dedication of our honorees to serving the Alexandria community. The evening will include delicious food, dancing, and a silent auction too!

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or purchasing tickets, please contact Lydia Durand, Development Director, at 703-836-4414, ext. 14 or email development@seniorservicesalex.org.

Visit the Generation to Generation Gala page for more information!




Holiday Party on Wheels for Seniors at Annie B. Rose Thanks to MV Transportation

Eleven residents of the Annie B. Rose House were treated to refreshments and a tour of Christmas trees and holiday decorations, courtesy of MV Transportation on Wednesday, December 21. The residents traveled in the MV buses to the neighborhoods of Del Ray and Rosemont and stopped at City Hall to see the City's tree in front of City Hall.

Mayor William D. Euille took time from his busy schedule to stop by to wish the "travelers" happy holidays as they boarded the bus despite the rain that evening.

This project was put together as a way to bring joy and a unique opportunity to experience the City's holiday decorations and to highlight the importance of affordable transportation services for seniors living in Alexandria.

Senior Services of Alexandria thanks Duane Hendricks and the staff of MV Transportation and Kupenda Olusegun from the Annie B. Rose House for helping to arrange this outing for the seniors.



Residents of the Annie B Rose House pose for a photo in front of the MV Transportation bus with Mayor William D. Euille



Mayor William D. Euille (holding umbrella) helps residents of the Annie B. Rose House board the MV Transportation bus as they prepare to take a tour of Alexandria holiday decorations




The Ronald M. Bradley Foundation Provides Special Holiday Meals


SSA President, Barbara Anderson, and Executive Director, Janet Barnett, joined a group of holiday volunteers for a very special holiday Meals on Wheels delivery




Senior Services of Alexandria Supports the Salvation Army


SSA Board Member, Buzzy Harris, and several other SSA supporters helped the Salvation Army "ring for the kettle" at the Alexandria Commons Giant on December 16













Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria's Seniors

On February 14 from 10-11:30am Senior Services of Alexandria will present the next Senior Speaker’s Event: Staying Connected: Employment & Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Seniors. This will be a great opportunity to hear from local experts about how to explore job opportunities and volunteer options that are geared towards seniors and their unique experience and talents. This free event is hosted by Old Presbyterian Meeting House at 323 South Fairfax Street and is open to the entire community.

Click here to register for Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Seniors or call (703) 836 4414 ext. 10.


Please click here to see the complete list of upcoming events for the 2011-2012 Speaker Series

Senior Services of Alexandria has created a new activities/events calendar for the 55+ community in Alexandria. If your organization has an event or exhibit that you think would be of particular interest to the senior community, please email details to: Resourcecenter@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703 836 4414, ext. 13.




The City of Alexandria is offering free tax preparation assistance to qualifying residents.

Sessions will be held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., February 4 through April 14 at 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue. Spanish-speaking volunteers are available and electronic filing is available.

Click here to see the flyer.

Flyer also available in Spanish.

For more community events, check our Calendar page for a list of future events.






Click here to see the volunteer opportunites at the Torpedo Factory!






Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers free and low-cost services to senior citizens living in the City of Alexandria. The organization provides the resources to alleviate the stress of complications due to aging, so that Alexandria's older residents and their family members can live healthy, safe, and productive lives in their homes for as long as possible.

Additionally, SSA acts as a community advocate, educator, and unbiased resource for information related to senior living in Alexandria. To meet these needs, Senior Services operates four programs that address hunger, transportation, finances, employment, and living at-home:
  • Meals on Wheels,
  • Senior Taxi,
  • DOT/Paratransit, and the
  • Senior Resource Center.



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Senior Services of Alexandria
700 Princess Street
Mezzanine Level
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836-4414
Fax: (703) 836-1252


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