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Learn How to Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud at Scam Jam 2026
Each year, millions of Americans fall victim to scams and fraud. In 2024, $12.5 billion was lost, up 25 percent from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Unfortunately, older adults are often a favorite target of scammers. One of the best ways to guard against scams is by educating yourself about scams and fraud and staying up to date on the latest scams in your community. Read more.
Celebrating Service: Honoring Volunteers and Inspiring Others to Serve
Our community grows stronger when we show up for one another. April is Volunteer Recognition Month, and April 19-25, 2026, is National Volunteer Week, when we celebrate the individuals who give their time and energy to make a difference. Volunteers are woven into the fabric of our society, supporting neighbors, strengthening local organizations, and helping our community thrive. We are deeply grateful for all that volunteers do. Read more.
Loss of Appetite Is Common But Not Normal
As we age, we may eat less than we did when we were younger. This can be the case for people who are perfectly healthy, and maintaining a healthy weight has numerous benefits to overall health. Eating fewer calories while making sure the calories you do eat are dense in essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and protein is a great way to look and feel your best. It is a myth, however, that older people don’t feel like eating because our bodies don’t require as much food. Loss of appetite is not “natural,” and can signal a serious medical issue. Also, by not eating enough, we may not get the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. Read more.
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Birdwatching is a popular pastime among people of all ages. If you prefer to watch birds from the comfort of home rather than searching them out, there are ways to attract them to your yard. The basic principles of creating a habitat to attract birds are simple – you must provide food, water, cover, and places for them to raise their young. These principles apply, no matter what size your yard is. Read more.
(by Stevie Connor, Department of Family Services)
Michael (Mike) McCormick has been helping people navigate their taxes for more than half a century – and for much of that time, he’s done it as a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is a national IRS-sponsored program that provides free volunteer-based income tax preparation for individuals and households that made less than $69,000 in 2025. A former IRS employee who spent 34 years with the agency, Mike first got involved with VITA in New York before moving to Northern Virginia. Mike has volunteered with VITA in Fairfax County since 2014, first as a basic tax preparer, then as a quality reviewer, and now as a site coordinator and volunteer trainer.
On a typical day during tax season, Mike’s work starts before the doors open, setting up computers and materials so the site is ready for volunteers and clients. Once clients start coming in, his role shifts to answering complex questions and performing quality reviews.
For Mike, the work is a natural extension of his professional life, but the deeper motivation is the impact on low- and moderate-income households.
“Going to a paid preparer costs a couple hundred dollars,” he explains. “If you’re going to take $200 out of your $2,000 tax refund, basically you're paying 10% of your refund just to get the return done.”
Over the years, Mike has seen firsthand the impact of tax refunds for many VITA customers. “Some people will say, ‘Now I can put money down and replace this 15-year-old car I’ve been driving around with my fingers crossed.’”
For many households, a refund can be the equivalent of three or four months of take-home pay. VITA volunteers help households maximize refunds and tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit.
Prospective volunteers may worry they don’t know enough about taxes to be helpful. The VITA program provides structured training for basic and advanced returns, and volunteers use IRS-approved software to facilitate the process.
“If you’ve prepared your own return or helped a high school or college-age child prepare theirs, you’ve already seen the kind of return many of our clients have,” Michael says. “It’s more about getting over that fear and getting comfortable with the software.”
Volunteers can also serve at VITA sites as greeters and intake roles, ensuring taxpayers have all their paperwork ready before meeting with the tax preparer. Multilingual volunteers are always needed to support clients in their preferred language.
Mike appreciates the benefit VITA brings to himself personally and to the community. “I get to do something in the community that I know how to do,” he says. “And I know it makes a real difference for people.”
VITA services are available in Alexandria, Herndon, Reston, and Annandale until April 15, 2026. For site hours and more information about free income tax preparation at VITA locations or how to become a volunteer, visit FairfaxCounty.gov and search “VITA” or call 703-533-5320.
(by Caroline Coscia, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board)
Take advantage of free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why drop off your unwanted medications?
Drug take back programs are a safe method for disposing of prescription drugs and are organized and closely monitored by local, state, and federal government agencies.
Safe disposal of unused or expired medications prevents drug misuse and accidental poisoning and protects the environment. The event also serves as an opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and safely dispose of medications.
What items are accepted and not accepted?
Where are the drop-off sites located?
Note: Locations are subject to change; check website to confirm location at bit.ly/FFX-April26-Takeback.
Do you or a friend need help with a substance misuse issue?
Call the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB):
What if you can’t make it to Drug Take Back Day?
No problem. Fairfax County Police stations and area pharmacies now provide permanent drug disposal drop boxes where residents can safely dispose of their unused or expired medications anytime of the year. Learn about year-round prescription and over the counter medication disposal, including those prescribed by veterinarians by visiting this website bit.ly/ffx-drug-disposal.
Community partners who make Drug Take Back Day possible:
The DEA Drug Take Back Day is coordinated by the Fairfax County Police Department in collaboration with the various Fairfax County government departments: the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Health Department, Neighborhood and Community Services, Public Works and Environmental Services, and in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Fairfax County, the Fairfax Prevention Coalition, and local businesses.
(by Ginger Hawkins, Fairfax County Public Library)
Don’t let age or mobility issues keep you from enjoying books! Access Services, a branch of Fairfax County Public Library, can keep you reading with our Home Delivery service. Fairfax County residents who are unable to visit a local library branch due to frailty, illness, or a temporary or permanent disability may be eligible for free home delivery of library materials. Older adults with limited mobility, including those no longer driving, are also eligible.
Materials are mailed to you in a sturdy blue canvas bag with a return address card at no cost. Check out books, magazines, CDs, or DVDs. We also have an extensive collection of large print books. You will have six weeks to enjoy your materials. When you are done, you simply flip the address card and place the bag with your outgoing mail for pickup by the USPS.
Best of all, you are paired with a Reader Advisor at Access Services. These dedicated, helpful staff are ready to help you find your next great read. They assist you based on your preferences, speaking with you to gain more insight into your reading journey. They can choose books for you, partner with you to create an individualized booklist, or just place your choices on hold.
New to the area or don’t have a library card? No problem. If you qualify for Home Delivery, we can make an account for you and get you started. No trip to the library is necessary. If you are interested in using the Libby app to read eBooks or listen to eAudiobooks, we can help you do that, too.
Applications for the Home Delivery service can be found on our website at bit.ly/ASfcpl. You can also apply over the phone at 703-324-8380. Questions? Call us or email us at libas@fairfaxcounty.gov. We look forward to bringing the library to your door!
(by Kendra Lee, Department of Family Services)
Sexual violence is usually seen as an issue affecting young people only. A recent George Mason University study of survivors older than age 50, however, paints a different picture.
As April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I took the opportunity to talk about sexual violence and older adults with two of the study’s authors, Michelle Hand, sexual violence researcher and Assistant Professor of Social Work, and Denise Hines, Elisabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work, both at the George Mason University College of Public Health.
Why this research? Why now?
Michelle Hand: I worked with a colleague (from Korea) who studied later life. He asked if we could put our heads together to study Korean Comfort Women who were trafficked by the Japanese military during World War II. We interviewed them about their experiences with sexual violence that happened when they were in their teens or early 20s. It dawned on me I wasn’t looking into the sexual violence experiences of older people. I was being ageist.
The why is because it’s a hidden issue. When I talk about my research, people are surprised that anyone could be violated at any age.
Denise Hinds: I focus on intimate partner violence research in populations that aren’t being served – or don’t feel they’re being served well by the current survivor system. I specifically focus on men, LGBTQ+, immigrants, other minoritized individuals. In my book Family Violence in the U.S., when people think about elder abuse, they don’t think of intimate partner violence.
Why aren’t more people doing this research?
Hand: Talking about sex, especially in later life, and sexual violence are taboo. Ageism is an issue, and intersexual ageism. Older men become more debonaire, while women become less sexually desirable. The idea that someone would want to abuse an older woman seems preposterous. A lot of people don’t realize how ageist that sentiment is.
It also gets messy when you think about consent among people living with dementia. What constitutes consent?
What do the numbers of older adults who report look like? How high do we think that number really is?
Hand: It’s tricky because it’s largely underreported and this research is so young. The oldest studies are from the 1970s but research didn’t take off until the 2000s. There is disagreement about what constitutes sexual violence so the number for older adults is about 1%. But when you look at domestic and sexual violence victims older than 50, that number reaches 15% to 17%. My own research suggests it’s about 16%.
Because there are so many people living with dementia who aren’t believed or who recant because they fear retaliation (from a caregiver), it’s probably closer to 20% to 25% when we include unreported cases. I estimate roughly 30% of cases go unreported but research is still so young.
Hines: I’ve had to exclude anyone 60 or older from my studies because I’d have to report them to Adult Protective Services, which makes it challenging to get good numbers.
Hand: It’s also about people not even knowing or defining themselves as victims. People don’t know if they’ve been victims. It comes out when they start describing behaviors.
What are survivors key wants and needs?
Hand: Survivors want stricter laws surrounding prosecution. They want to feel heard, seen, believed. There’s a need for further awareness. They say we should start this education young, in schools, across the lifespan, so people aren’t so surprised later.
When they see resources for sexual violence prevention, they’re not seeing themselves. When we talk about victims, we see younger people pictured. This idea that people are attacked at night by a stranger, and that the victim is young, attractive, white.
So, older adults need more education, information, and awareness. Who else needs this?
Hand: Everybody needs to be at the table. If the general public recognized older adults could be abused, they’ll know what signs to look for. Professionals should have diverse lenses to understand how to help clients. We need more collaborative work with and training of people who work in shelter and housing. With prosecutors, thinking about how we can be more survivor centered in the criminal justice system.
Hines: Medical personnel. Older people go to the doctor a lot. Their doctors are key frontline folks who could capture what’s going on. Educating the doctors who work with older adults to know the signs, to know what questions to ask.
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned while doing this research?
Hand: I was surprised how many cases of incest there are of adult children who sexually abuse their parents and how often it goes underreported. I was surprised by older women experiencing sustained genital trauma and finding out they tend to take longer to recover. I was surprised by so much disbelief among service providers because they think older adults aren’t sexually active. That’s surprising because I don’t think of sexual violence targets needing to be sexually active.
Hines: That the people who are working with the older population are surprised, surprised me.
Final thoughts?
Hand: It’s important we’re aware this is a problem and that we talk about it. We can’t address what we can’t bring ourselves to talk about. There’s this need for greater awareness, for talking about sexual abuse in general. There’s a need for more rigorous screening, especially in noticing signs a caregiver could be abusing someone they care for.
Acknowledging ageism as one of those isms we’re all likely to experience. We’re all likely to grow old and this could happen to any of us or any of our loved ones.
Waitlist applications are now being accepted for Little River Glen IV, an affordable senior community for adults 62 and older located at 4013 Barker Court in Fairfax. New one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments will be move in ready by May 2026. Rent is $1,495/month with all utilities included. To qualify, minimum annual income must be $44,850; maximum annual income must be $68,880/one person or $78,720/two people.
For more information, visit littleriverglen4apts.com, email littleriverglen4.leasing@pratumco.com or call 571-474-5523 or 866-616-9695. You can also visit the office at 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax VA, 22032, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to learn more and apply.
(by Katherine Hall, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging)
Planning for emergencies or other unexpected events is an essential, but sometimes overlooked, component of family caregiving.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department offers various programs for caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities to prepare in case of emergency. One program includes the File of Life, a form placed on the refrigerator door that provides emergency personnel with critical medical and emergency contact information in case a person is unable to provide it themselves. A File of Life can include information that’s hard to remember in an emergency, such as all the medications a person is taking and medical history. Having a File of Life can be lifesaving in an emergency. In addition, using resources like the File of Life empowers individuals and their family caregivers to actively plan together for unforeseen circumstances, fostering a sense of connection, purpose, and responsibility. To view the File of Life form, visit Fire and Rescue at FairfaxCounty.gov/fire-ems/sites/fire-ems/files/assets/documents/pdf/fileoflife.pdf.
Along with emergency planning resources, Fairfax County offers a wide range of programs to support family caregivers. If you wish to learn more about caregiving resources, call our Aging, Disability, and Caregiving Resource Line at 703-324-7948 or visit FairfaxCounty.gov/OlderAdults.
Family Caregiver Learning Opportunities Hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
Virtual Dementia Friends Information Session
Wednesday, April 8, Noon-1:15 p.m.
Join this virtual presentation and learn how to become a dementia friend. Turn your new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone living in your community. Presented by Allegra Joffe, Supervisor with the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, and Diane Watson, Dementia Friends Champion Volunteer. Register online at bit.ly/DementiaFriendlyFairfax or call 571-407-6961.
Medicare, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, April 15, Noon-1 p.m.
In this webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Lisa Pratt, Staff Attorney for Healthcare and Elder Law with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), will provide a webinar educating family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities on long-term care planning. Long-term care can be costly, and many people are surprised to learn what their insurance, including Medicare, will and will not cover. This presentation provides an introduction on what Medicare and Medicaid will cover for long-term care, why planning matters, and what steps you can take today to help you prepare before care is needed. Register online at bit.ly/CAREWEB1 or call 571-407-6961.
(by Katie Patterson, Long-Term Care Ombudsman)
All long-term care facilities are inspected or “surveyed” on a regular basis to ensure they are complying with regulations and standards of care. These inspection reports are available to consumers online, and each facility is required by law to make the latest state inspection report available for examination in a place readily accessible to everyone. These reports provide valuable information about a facility’s deficiency citations in particular areas, and what actions they took to resolve the deficiencies. This information can also be useful for anyone researching a specific facility if they are considering long-term care options for themselves or a loved one.
Nursing facility surveys can be found through the "Care Compare" tool located on Medicare’s website, medicare.gov/care-compare, as well as through the state survey agency, Virginia Department of Health Office of Licensure and Certification. Assisted living facilities inspection reports can be found on the Virginia Department of Social Services website, dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi. The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (NVLTCOP) can also assist consumers in interpreting inspection reports and can provide aggregate complaint data for specific facilities located in the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Loudoun County.
As a mandated program under the Older Americans Act, the NVLTCOP is often called on to assist residents and consumers to advocate for their rights to ensure quality of care and quality of life. For more information about inspection reports and complaint data, or other nursing facility and assisted living concerns, please call the NVLTCOP at 703-324-5861, TTY 711, or contact by email at NVLTCOP@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Caring for a loved one is not easy. Many caregivers aren’t sure where to turn for encouragement and advice as they care for their loved ones, not to mention how to manage their own mental health and well-being. Delma Thompson and Deme Warner, both Social Work Case Managers with Inova ElderLink, talk about resources this program offers to older adults and family caregivers. Local resident Susan Smith shares her experience with ElderLink’s A Matter of Balance program and how it benefitted her.
Mature Living can be seen on Channel 16 or 1016 (depending on your service provider) on the following days and times:
Mature Living replays on Channel 16 may be preempted by Board of Supervisors, Board of Zoning Appeals, or Planning Commission meetings. Mature Living can also be seen on-demand any time – visit: FairfaxCounty.gov/cableconsumer/channel-16/mature-living.
You can find information on services for older adults at FairfaxCounty.gov/OlderAdults or call 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday-Friday.
(by Kristin Martin, ElderLink)
ElderLink Virtual Support Call for Family Caregivers of Older Adults, via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, April 14, Noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Topic: Advanced Care Planning. Caregivers often face questions about advanced care planning, including medical treatments and end of life decisions for loved ones in crisis situations. It is difficult to make those decisions during an emergency or at the end of life. Join us for a brief presentation that will help you think about critical discussions to have, decisions to be made, and the benefits of starting these conversations early. Register at tinyurl.com/CaregiverTSG or call the ElderLink Intake Line, 703-324-5374.
Exploring the Dimensions of Aging, via Microsoft Teams
Join Inova ElderLink and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging for online training to help family and professional caregivers. Using a training platform called Embodied Labs, you will see what it’s like to be an older adult facing real-life challenges. Two new facilitated sessions added for 2026: The Clay Lab (End-of-Life Conversations) and The Beatriz Lab (Alzheimer’s Disease). After the training, you will receive a license to use the Embodied Labs platform whenever you want, so you can keep learning. Register at tinyurl.com/exploring-aging.
(by Crystal Goodwin, Department of Emergency Management and Security)
April showers bring May flowers, and with that comes the unpredictable weather that picks up this time of year. April’s changing weather may bring the promise of spring, but it can also bring thunderstorms, strong winds, flooding, and even tornadoes. For older adults especially, now is the perfect moment to refresh emergency plans and make sure you are ready for the season ahead.
Make sure you understand the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch means conditions could turn dangerous, while a warning means severe weather is happening and it is time to seek shelter. Know the safest room in your home and plan how you will manage if the power goes out, especially if you rely on medical equipment.
When storms arrive, remember that when thunder roars, go indoors. Avoid tall objects if you are caught outside and stay away from electrical appliances once inside. Never walk or drive through floodwater, and if mobility is a concern or you live in a flood prone area, arrange for someone to help you if you need to leave quickly.
By taking these simple steps, you can turn unpredictable weather into an opportunity to strengthen your preparedness. For more guidance and tools, visit the Community Emergency Response Guide at FairfaxCounty.gov/emergencymanagement/cerg.
(by Gwen Jones, Department of Family Services)
After a long and especially cold winter, spring is finally here! Along with warmer temperatures and emerging daffodils, many of us are looking forward to the start of Farmers Market season. In Fairfax County, residents can choose to visit Fairfax County Park Authority’s 10 Farmers Markets, which span the county. Here is the full listing of market locations, their days, hours and dates of operation.
McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market*
2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria
Wednesdays, April 22-Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-Noon
Oakmont Farmers Market
3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton
Wednesdays, May 6-Oct. 28, 8 a.m.-Noon
Wakefield Farmers Market*
8100 Braddock Road, Annandale
Wednesdays, May 6-Oct. 28, 2-6 p.m.
Annandale Farmers Market*
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Thursdays, May 7-Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-Noon
Herndon Farmers Market
765 Lynn St., Herndon
Thursdays, May 7-Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-Noon
McLean Farmers Market
1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-Noon; Closed May 15.
Kingstowne Farmers Market
5844-5862 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria
Fridays, May 1-Oct. 23, 3-7 p.m.
Burke Farmers Market
5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke
Saturdays, April 18-Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-Noon
Reston Farmers Market*
1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston
Saturdays, April 25-Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-Noon
Lorton Farmers Market*
8994 Potomac Bend, Lorton
Sundays, May 3-Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-Noon
For more information, including lists of vendors at each location, visit FairfaxCounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets.
*SNAP Accepted: Use your SNAP benefits at select Farmers Markets and get up to $40 dollars of additional fruits and vegetables for FREE each time you visit. More information at FairfaxCounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/snap.
(by Linda Hernandez-Giblin, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging)
The Fairfax Area Commission on Aging (COA) is an advisory board mandated by the Older Americans Act. Commissioners for the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging are appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of the City of Fairfax and the City of Falls Church.
At the March 18 COA meeting, the COA continued discussion on the implementation of the SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan and Initiative Development Committees. SHAPE Initiative Development Committee meetings will be ongoing through the duration of the Plan. In addition, the COA also heard a presentation on the Home Delivered Meals program. Finally, the COA discussed the county’s proposed budget. At the April 15 meeting, the COA will continue to work on the SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan.
COA Meeting - Wednesday, April 15, 1 p.m.
To learn more about the meeting and obtain meeting materials, visit FairfaxCounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/fairfax-area-commission-on-aging/meetings or contact Linda.Hernandez-Giblin@FairfaxCounty.gov or call 703-324-5859. For ADA accommodations, contact Linda.Hernandez-Giblin@FairfaxCounty.gov or call 703-324-5859 TTY 711.
To submit an event, email DFSGoldenGazette@FairfaxCounty.gov. All events must be received by the first day of the month prior to the issue month.
Legal & Financial Planning for Dementia Caregivers
Wednesday, April 8, Noon-1:30 p.m.
Insight Memory Care Day Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax
Prepare for the future by learning about essential legal documents such as Power of Attorney, wills, and trusts, while exploring the costs of care and available financial resources like Medicare and Medicaid. Register at InsightMCC.org/events.
Alzheimer’s Association Presentation on “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”
Wednesday, April 8, 1-2 p.m.
Wellness Center for Older Adults, 4027B Olley Lane, Fairfax
Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research, and FDA-approved treatments. Call to reserve a seat at 703-970-3601.
Declaration Book Club
Thursday, April 9, 2-3 p.m.
Tysons Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
The Declaration Book Club will feature short readings, lively videos, and probing questions to spark discussion of our past, present, and future as one people, created equal. There are three parts to the book club, each discussion of specific events leading to the Declaration of Independence. For more information or to register, call 703-790-4018.
Fairfax Village in the City’s Home for Life 2026 Expo
Friday, April 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Stacey C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
The 2026 Expo features over 30 exhibitors and four speakers. For more information about this free event, visit fairfaxva.gov/village, call 703-385-5738 or email at village@fairfaxva.gov.
Senior Driving Safety and Mobility: Planning for Life Beyond the Driver's Seat
Friday, April 10, 1-2 p.m.
Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
Join driving safety expert Kurt Gray to prepare a plan for that time when driving becomes challenging for older adults. With practical tools and resources, learn how to continue driving safely and about mobility options for the future. Learn more and register at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16487221 or call 703-768-6700, option 4.
Stop the Bleed
Monday, April 13, 10-11:30 a.m.
Reston Hospital Center, 1850 Town Center Parkway, Pavilion II, 2nd Floor, Classroom A, Reston
Learn the lifesaving skills needed to prevent the #1 cause of death after an injury: bleeding. A presentation will be followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet. Register at hcavirginia.com/locations/reston-hospital-center/calendar.
Free JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Age 50+ jobseekers – don't miss this online employment expo. Learn how to apply for a Fairfax County job and the DFS Employment and Training programs. Area age-friendly employers will also talk about their companies and openings and answer your questions. Register today at VirtualExpos.AccessJCA.org. For questions, email EmploymentExpos@AccessJCA.org or call 703-652-1518.
Memory Screenings
Monday, April 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wellness Center for Older Adults, 4027B Olley Lane, Fairfax
Insight Memory Care Center offers free, in-person, confidential memory screenings to people with concerns about their memory or who want to check their memory now for future comparison. Call 703-970-3601 to reserve a 30-minute appointment.
George Mason Friends Spring Book Sale
Wednesday, April 22-Sunday, April 26
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
Preview sale, Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., $20/adult. General sale, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., free. Browse a wide variety of high-quality used books, CDs, and DVDs. Learn more at georgemasonfriends.blogspot.com or call 703-813-6616.
CarFit
Monday, April 27, 9 a.m.-Noon (by appointment only)
Reston Hospital Center, 1850 Town Center Pkwy., Main Entrance Loop, Reston
CarFit is an educational program that ensures that participants have the proper fit inside of their vehicle. Participants will receive information from trained experts on how to enhance their safety in the driver’s seat and shown how to enhance comfort, safety, and fit within their vehicle. Register at hcavirginia.com/locations/reston-hospital-center/calendar.
Trip to See The Book of Mormon
Wednesday, April 29, 6:15-10:45 p.m.
Bus picks up at Reston Association Headquarters, 12001 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston
Adults 55 and older are invited on a bus trip to the National Theater to see The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. Fee is $188/RA members and $198/non-members and includes bus transportation, show ticket, tolls, and parking. All sales are final. Register online at bit.ly/4qPqHYD or call 703-435-6530.
Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Forum
Wednesday, May 6, 9:30-11 a.m.
Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
Join LLI/NOVA for this free program. The speaker will be Hank Cauley, co-founder and current CEO of Nature for Justice He has a long history of bringing together corporate responsibility, environmental change, and social justice to help communities around the globe adapt to the climate crisis. Register at llinova.org under Classes and Events tab. for more information, email admin@llinova.org.
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