At Home in Alexandria

06/03/2026

On Friday, June 12 at 2:00 pm, Dupont Circle Village welcomes Herb Weisbaum, Contributing Editor at Consumers' Checkbook, to share expert tips on protecting your finances and personal information from today's most common scams. This event is open to all. Register here to join:

https://www.dupontcirclevillage.us/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=161481&item_id=2983558

06/02/2026

Come see At Home in Alexandria (AHA) at the Best of the West End Festival in Ben Brenman Park. This family-friendly event highlights local businesses, artisans, and nonprofits, and features food tastings, live entertainment, and a beer garden.

05/27/2026

AHA supporters may enjoy listening to The People You Meet in Old Town, hosted by Jane Khodos Beyer!

In the episode “On the Right Track: Railroads, Aging in Place & Dr. Seuss,” AHA member Chriss Nielsen shares stories from her career as a freight economist, reflects on her experiences in Old Town Alexandria, and mentions AHA along the way. The podcast celebrates the people, stories, and connections that make Old Town such a special community.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: The People You Meet in Old Town
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-people-you-meet-in-old-town/id1883573768?i=1000753933223

🎧 Listen on Spotify: The People You Meet in Old Town
https://open.spotify.com/show/5YDFdmcAIdgYr3SjzSeLSk

🎧 Watch and listen on YouTube: The People You Meet in Old Town
https://www.youtube.com/

📸 Follow along on Instagram for more stories and updates!
https://www.instagram.com/peopleyoumeet.oldtownalx/

Podcast Episode · The People You Meet in Old Town · March 9 · 3m

05/06/2026

May is Older Americans Month! This year's theme is Champion Your Health. Prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility are the cornerstones of healthy aging. Share in the comments what you do to Champion Your Health!

05/05/2026

This weekend AHA members enjoyed a wonderful discussion with author, speaker, and end-of-life activist, Chris Palmer. Thank you, Chris, for your energy and passion around this very important topic!

04/28/2026

Reminder: THIS Sunday at 2pm, AHA is hosting Chris Palmer to discuss his book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life. This event is OPEN TO ALL. Chris will share insights on dying well as well as tips to reduce discomfort and fear around the topics of death and dying. There will be lots of time for Q&As and discussion. Chris is an author, speaker, and end-of-life activist. He is a trained hospice volunteer and the founder and director of an ongoing aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village. He also serves as vice chair of the board of Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, vice president of the board of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland & Environs, and as a member of the Advisory Council for the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight. He also serves on the boards of Final Exit Network and the Bethesda Metro Area Village. For more information about Chris, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com. Email Veronica to register: [email protected]

04/28/2026

Thank you, Vola's, for being part of the Silver Service Card!

Senior Services of Alexandria, the City of Alexandria, and At Home in Alexandria have partnered to create the Silver Service Card—a program that connects older adults with local businesses offering special discounts to Alexandria residents aged 60 and older.
To request a card, call our office at 703-836-4414.
If you're a business interested in joining, email [email protected].
View participating businesses: https://seniorservicesalex.org/programs/silver-service-card
Support seniors in other ways: https://seniorservicesalex.org/donate/

04/24/2026

Photo from this month's Lively Arts Discussion group! If you're interested in discussing performances and exhibits in our area, or even attending shows, sign up on the AHA Hub or contact the office!

04/23/2026

Open to ALL: NEXT Sunday (May 3 at 2pm) AHA is hosting Chris Palmer to discuss his book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life. Chris will share insights on dying well as well as tips to reduce discomfort and fear around the topics of death and dying. There will be lots of time for Q&As and discussion. Chris is an author, speaker, and end-of-life activist. He is a trained hospice volunteer and the founder and director of an ongoing aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village. He also serves as vice chair of the board of Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, vice president of the board of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland & Environs, and as a member of the Advisory Council for the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight. He also serves on the boards of Final Exit Network and the Bethesda Metro Area Village. For more information about Chris, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com. Email Veronica to register: [email protected]

04/23/2026

Wow—and thank you!

Because of your generosity, enthusiasm, and belief in our mission, At Home in Alexandria reached 95% of our ambitious goal.

We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who contributed—whether through a donation, sharing our message, or simply showing up in support of our community.

Your support fuels everything we do—from connecting members to needed services, to building meaningful social connections, to creating a network of care that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

If you didn’t get a chance to participate in , it’s not too late to support. AHA's campaign will remain open until 11:59pm on April 26. Donate here: https://mtyc.co/w570nf