Seniors

This Week's Nonprofit of the Week: Senior Services of Alexandria

Posted by Meghan Simpson on February 28, 2026
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Senior Services of Alexandria (formerly Senior Citizens Employment & Services) is a full-service community organization with more than 40 years experience dedicated to helping Alexandria's seniors.

Senior Services of Alexandria's Mission:

To foster independence and self-sufficiency, enabling seniors within the City of Alexandria to age with dignity.

Program Highlights:
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Helping Out Our Community: Teen Program

Event Date

Tuesday, November 22, 2025 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Location
Cora Kelly Recreation Center 25 West Reed Ave. Alexandria, VA

Teens will have the opportunity to create gift baskets for seniors at a local Alexandria senior center. Teens will also have the opportunity to present the seniors with the gift baskets before the Holidays and engage in activities with the seniors.

 

For more information, please contact Dawud Rawlings or Angela Redfearn at 703.746.5554

Senior Pinochle Club

Event Date

Friday, October 14, 2025 - 9:32pm
Event Location
Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

They're looking for new players!!  Come on over! This is FREE!

More dates this club will be meeting are , October 17, 2011, October 21, 2011, October 24, 2011, October 28, 2025 and October 31, 2011.

Senior Art Class

Event Date

Monday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am
Event Location
Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

Come out and express your creativity with members of your community. The cost to attend the class is $3.

More dates for the class are October 24, 2011, October 31, 2011, November 7, 2011, November 14, 2025 and November 21, 2011.

Free Legal Expertise If You're Getting Older

Event Date

Saturday, October 15, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location
First Baptist Church 2932 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302

If you’re like me, you’re getting older. If you’re not like me, you’re still getting older. Read more »

Fire Leaves Seniors In Urgent Need of Food

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End Date: Fri, 06/10/2025 - 11:59pm
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Northern Virginia Urban League 21st Annual Awards Dinner

Event Date

Friday, April 1, 2025 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Event Location
Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner Mclean, Virginia 22102

Northern Virginia Urban League
21st Annual Awards Dinner

Date – Friday April 1, 2025 – 6:30pm
Location – Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner
Mclean, Virginia  22102
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