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You are invited to
Senior Services of Alexandria's
st 41 Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon
Sponsored by The Washington House
Thursday, June 25, 2009
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Washington House
5100 Fillmore Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
(Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged)
Program
Election of Officers and Members of the Board of Directors
Presentation by Dr. Lisa Kaplowitz, Director
Alexandria Health Department
“The Importance of Healthy Lifestyles”
Tours of The Washington House
will be provided at 1:30 p.m.
We wish to thank Washington House for sponsoring and
hosting our annual meeting. Your $25 donation for the event is
fully tax deductible.
About Senior Services of Alexandria
For over forty years Senior Services of Alexandria has been
committed “To provide accessible, comprehensive and affordable
services to seniors within the City of Alexandria, and to promote the
independence and self-sufficiency that enable seniors to age with
dignity in their own community.”
Programs and Services provided by Senior Services of Alexandria
include:
Meals
• Meals on Wheels program provides over 37,000 meals
annually Monday thru Friday to seniors in Alexandria.
• 400 volunteer hours are contributed every month
• Funds donated by a benefactor will support the 2009
Holiday Meals on Wheels.
• The organization's goal is to provide meals seven days a
week.
Transportation
• Senior Taxi provides over 11,500 rides annually for seniors to
medical appointments and to the grocery store.
• DOT provides over 14,000 rides annually for seniors and the
disabled to medical appointments, grocery store, and other
locations in Northern Virginia.
Money Management
• Personal assistance is provided to 22 clients to help them
with bill paying, day-to-day life management and trouble
shooting.
Employment
• Over 400 referrals annually are made to employers.
• Sixty seniors have been placed in jobs over the last year.
Loyal donors, fund-raising events, and grants provide funds to
support these programs and services and increase public awareness
for the needs of seniors in our community.
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