1. Arlington Agency On Aging
City: Arlington, VA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (703) 228-1700
Address: 3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700-A
Description: This information and referral agency also trains volunteers to provide more in-depth assistance to seniors. The agency offers details on such programs as Meals on Wheels, adult day health care, and housing concerns.
2. Arlington County Department Of Parks, Recreation And Community Resources
City: Arlington, VA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (703) 228-4744
Address: 300 North Park Drive
Description: Contact the Office of Senior Adult Programs for a newsletter describing activities at nine senior centers and several activity sites. Membership cards cost $10 annually. Health and fitness classes feature several types of dance, strength training, tai chi, aqua exercise for arthritis, chair exercise, and more. Other popular programs include walking clubs, a bowling league, performing arts groups, arts and crafts classes, film screenings, special-interest clubs featuring such topics as genealogy and books, and cards and games, including duplicate bridge. The travel program features numerous trips each month.
3. The Jefferson
City: Arlington, VA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (703) 351-0011
Address: 900 North Taylor Street
Description: Just a block’s walk from the Ballston Common Metro station and shopping mall, this Sunrise Senior Living condominium complex offers such services as daily meals, a weekly linen and housekeeping service, a hair salon, and activities planned by a full-time coordinator. Residents can take advantage of a creative arts center, library, game room, exercise room, heated pool and Jacuzzi, lounge area, and private dining room for parties. Choose from 10 floor plans, subject to availability, for one- and two-bedroom residences for rent or purchase. The complex also offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s care, and an on-site home health agency and nursing care.