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May
May is a month of spring-full happiness and celebrating Older Americans! We hope to see you at the Senior Center this month enjoying all the activities the center has to offer.
May is Older Americans Month
Click Here for Open House Information
Join us at the Fairfax City Senior Center to
Kick-off Older Americans Month!
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 11am – 2pm
Green Acres Center,
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax VA 22030
Program Information
To find out about all the FUN, including day trips, at the Senior Center check out our newsletter and May calendar.
Click here for Newsletter and Calendar
Summer registration opened on Monday, April 11 for summer classes May- August.
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Virtual Programs
Visiting the center and joining in will provide you with the opportunity for socialization and new friendships, but if you prefer to participate in programs from the comfort of your home this spring, please take advantage of the many virtual learning opportunities!
Click here for Virtual Learning
Prerecorded activities: on demand programs- click here
New Community Center Coming in the City
Fairfax City and Fairfax County are redeveloping the Joseph Willard Health Center and Stacy C. Sherwood Center sites into a single destination for health, wellness, fitness, child care, seniors, and performing arts.
If you have not had a chance to leave your comments, and would like to learn more about this project, please visit our site:
Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center | Engage Fairfax (fairfaxva.gov)
If you have any questions regarding, please contact us at parksrec@fairfaxva.gov
Volunteers Needed
Interested in helping us out at the Senior Center? We have opportunities for you.
Please email our staff if you would like to share your time and talents. seniorcenter@fairfaxva.gov
Parking at Green Acres
Parking enforcement is now monitoring the area and issuing tickets. Please display your pass when visiting. The new Orange Parking Permits are FREE to Senior Center members with a membership card. Please see front desk to get your permit.
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Kick off Older Americans Month with us on Wednesday, May 4 at 11am!
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Check out Parks and Rec Connected! magazine to find out everything happening in the Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Department! This magazine includes adult and children's programs, special events, cultural arts, Senior Center information, park maps, and more. The Parks and Rec Connected! magazine is published three times a year: Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring.
Please check our website and follow us on Facebook for the most current information.
See brochure here!
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Senior Council Information
The Young at Heart Senior Advisory Council members are volunteers who work as a group with the staff to enhance the programs and activities of the Fairfax City Senior Center.
2021/2022 Senior Center Advisory Members:
Kim Chu, Sam Crumpler, Susan DiMaina, Pat Hyland, Jeanette Mason, Sandy Moshos Pete Pollak, Sigrid Schipper, and Charles Spasaro.
New PRAB Representative: Charles (Chuck) Paceley
The Senior Council's next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 12:30pm.
Election of New Senior Advisory Council Members
Due to the unusual circumstances created by COVID, the board has decided to extend the existing council positions through the summer. Elections are tentatively planned for August of 2022.
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The Economic Development Authority (EDA) has published Shopping information of interest to seniors: |
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ALDI — 855-955-2534
*Vulnerable Customers
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 am
11001 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033
Safeway — 703-591-8473
*At-Risk Customers
Tuesday & Thursdays, 7-9 am
10350 Willard Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Trader Joe’s — 703-764-8550
*Senior Hours
Monday – Sunday, 8-9 am
9464 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031
Walgreens — 703-591-1025
*Seniors Only
Tuesdays, 8-9 am
10320 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030
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We hope you are occupying yourselves while we are in social isolation. Below are some ways to stay busy while at home socially distancing! |
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- Walk around your neighborhood or trails (while practicing 6ft social distancing)
- Calling and chatting with your family, friends and neighbors
- Write letters to family & friends
- Journaling what’s going on now or memories from your past
- Get in touch with your artistic/crafty side
- Do some spring cleaning
- Have a spa day (facial, manicure, pedicure, soak in a tub of bubbles, salts, or baking soda)
- Plant seeds in a pot or garden (mindful of outdoor frost date);
- Read books or magazines
- Cooking and preparing healthful foods
- Put your favorite music on and dance!
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National Institute on Aging at Home Workout Samples
Online Games & Learning
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These links are all originate from outside of Fairfax City. Please keep in mind that these are just suggestions, and you should use at your own discretion. |
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