Golden Gazette – Archive

• NOVA United: Golden Friendships and Hoops 
• Mature Living – Scam Prevention
• March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Celebrate Social Workers in March
• Taking Time to Connect Benefits Family Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Flood Safety and Preparedness
• Stay Safe from Falls with Help from Rebuilding Together
• Help with Heating Emergencies Closes March 15
• Individualized Care Matters
• Dr. Heisung Lee Receives 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service
• Diabetes Self-Management Class
• Create Positive Changes by Volunteering
• Join Seniors in Action at the McLean Community Center
• Enjoy a Show While Supporting Young Talent in Your Community
• Important: Changes to Your Snap Benefits
• The Virtual Center for Active Adults: Fighting Social Isolation Through Online Programming
• Protect your Health in Variable Weather
• What is a Death Café?
• Senior Centers Celebrate Another Successful Winter Warming Service Project
• March Community Calendar

• Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon: Bringing History to Light and to Life
• What is Open from Dawn to Dusk Every Day of the Year?
• Home Safety for Loved Ones with Dementia
• CARE Mobile: ServiceSource's Innovative Mobile Program to Combat Social Isolation Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities 
• Activity Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Creating a Winter Emergency Kit for Your Vehicle
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Explore Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community
• Help is Available for Heating Emergencies
• Looking for Help with Your Taxes? Check Out These Free Resources
• Mature Living – Scam Prevention
• Protect Your SNAP EBT Card From Scammers and Thieves
• JCA Career Gateway and Virtual 50+ Employment Expos Link 50+ Jobseekers to
• Employment Opportunities and Job Search Training Skills
• Need a Lift? Transportation Services are Available to Help
• February Community Calendar

• Corazon Sandoval Foley: Documenting the Past While Looking to the Future 
• Resolutions that Matter: A Commitment to Emergency Preparedness 
• Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award Winners
• Carving Out an Identity Separate from Caregiving 
• Need Help with Your Heating Emergency?
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging 
• Stalking and Older Adults: How to Recognize This Crime and Get Help
• Meaningful Ways to Serve Our Community
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!
• Volunteer Advocates Needed!
• Guard Your Wallet (and Heart) Against Romance Scams
• Achieve Peace of Mind by Making an Estate Plan
• Rx Resolution: Make A Prescription Plan
• Supervisor Walkinshaw Highlights Services Offered by the Wellness Center for Older Adults
• Looking for a Meaningful Second Career? Consider Becoming a Substitute Teacher
• Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Launches Community Connect
• Check Out Fairfax County Public Library. It’s more than just books!
• Mature Living – Planning for Retirement
• January Community Calendar

• Betsy Clevenger’s Mission to Fight Hunger in Her Community
• Mature Living – Planning for Retirement
• Ring in 2023 with a Commitment to Healthy Habits
• Caregiving Over the Holidays
• Quality Long-Term Care in the Community
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Winter Weather Preparedness
• Ensure a Happy Holiday Season by Protecting Yourself from Scams
• Little Free Food Pantries Remove Barriers to Food Access
• The Crisis Assistance Program Can Help with Heating Emergencies
• Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!
• New Online System is a PLUS for Homeowners!
• Take a Moment: Pedestrian, Bike and Traffic Safety
• Running Bamboo Ordinance Begins January 1
• Staying Safe on the Road: Resources and Technology that May Benefit Older Adult Drivers
• Expect Plenty of Laughs and Groans with These Dad Jokes
• Shepherd Centers Offer Free Transportation Services for Older Adults 
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• December Community Calendar

• Mary Ann McKenzie: Proud to Have Served
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Help Someone in Need this Holiday Season
• Recognizing the Critical Role of Family Caregivers During National Family Caregivers' Month
• Live and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• Need Help Meeting Your Heating Needs?
• Theft and Loss in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Mature Living – Planning for Retirement
• Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!
• The Words You Use Matter
• Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
• What You Need to Know Before Purchasing a New TV
• VITA Volunteers Needed for Tax Season
• Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
• Protect Yourself from Scams
• November Community Calendar

• Alan Rems’ Adventures in Retirement 
• Mature Living – Continuing Community Connections 
• Help with Heating Begins Oct. 11
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Register Now! Virtual Live Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management
• Medicare Open Enrollment: Information and Resources
• Live and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
• National Ombudsman Day is October 13!
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• October is Residents’ Rights Month!
• Resources for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
• Volunteer Spotlight - Maria Romain Inspires Others
• Venture Into Volunteering Fair
• Early Voting Offered for Congressional Midterm Elections
• Open Now: The New Sully Community Center
• Protect Yourself from a Cyber-Attack
• Five Tips for a Healthy Winter
• Shepherd Centers Offer Free Transportation Services for Older Adults 
• October Community Calendar

• Barry and Rita Altman: Devoted to Helping Animals 
• Mature Living – Continuing Community Connections 
• Fraudsters Distort Civic Duty to Confuse Citizens
• Volunteer Advocates Needed!
• How to Help a Loved One Age in Place
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• 50+ Expo Celebrates 23rd Year
• September: See Something, Say Something
• Directive Aims to Make Citizenship Process More Welcoming to Older Adults and People with Disabilities 
• Vietnamese and Korean Speakers Needed as Election Officers for the November General Election
• Got Yarn?
• Celebrate Communication 2022 Coming to Springfield Town Center on Saturday, September 17
• September is Kinship Care Awareness Month
• Volunteer to Make a Difference
• How to Correctly Dispose of Your American Flag
• A Primer on the Risk of Falls and Older Adults
• Make the Switch – Sign up for the Golden Gazette Email!
• September Community Calendar

• Dr. Heisung Lee, Agent of Change
• Assistance for Older Adults on a Fixed Income
• Summer Recycling and Waste Prevention
• Summer Scams
• Mature Living: Continuing Community Connections 
• Getting Enough Sleep Matters 
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• New App Helps Drivers with Disabilities Fill Their Gas Tanks
• Free Classes from ElderLink
• Make an Emergency Kit Using the Tax-Free Weekend!
• Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities – What You Need to Know
• 8 Ways to Keep Burglars Away From Your Home This Summer
• Shepherd Centers Offer Free Transportation Services for Older Adults
• Opportunities to Advocate, Support, or Empower
• Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 40th Anniversary
• Enjoy Watermelon Season!
• August Community Calendar

• Master Gardener Joe Francis: Passionate about Gardening and Giving Back
• The Role of Self-Compassion in Caregiving
• New Wellness Center for Older Adults Opens in the Braddock District
• GrandInvolve Scores Big
• Make the Switch – Sign up for the Golden Gazette Email!
• You Are Being Discharged. What’s Next?
• Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary!
• Free Classes from ElderLink
• Hosting “Camp Grandparents” this Summer? Here are Some Health Reminders
• Prepare Your Pets for Emergencies, They Are Part of Your Family!
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Prepare for the Extreme Heat
• Cooling Assistance
• 6th Annual "Shark Tank" Winners Announced
• Transportation Services for Older Adults
• Mature Living: Caregiving from a Distance
• July Community Calendar

• Raising Grandchildren: Stressful and Delightful 
• Resources for Family Caregivers: Caregiving From a Distance
• Fairfax Pets on Wheels: Licking Loneliness
• Social Isolation a Major Concern During the Pandemic
• Switch to the Golden Gazette Email! 
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging 
• Free Classes from ElderLink
• Support Mental Health Awareness
• Financial Assistance Available for Pet Medical Care
• Lifelong Learning Programs for Older Adults
• Resident Councils Serve Important Role at Long-Term Care Facilities
• Treatment for COVID-19 Prevents Hospitalization in High-Risk Individuals 
• June Community Calendar

• A Lifetime Built on a Strong Foundation: Dan Hall (105)
• Nutrition Resources for Aging in Place
• Adult Abuse Prevention Month
• Assisting Others to Age Their Way
• New Regional Virtual Senior Center Launches May 2
• Visitation in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Inspect Your Deck
• Be Prepared for Hurricane Season Which Starts June 1
• Second COVID Booster for People Over 50
• Resources for Family Caregivers: Learning to Accept Help
• Mature Living: Caregiving from a Distance
• VICAP: Understanding Medicare, Medigap, Drug Plans, and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Nurture Environmental Literacy: Free Library Programs and Resources
• The Awesome Truth About Glass
• Refuse, Reduce, and Reuse
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Find Area Shephard Centers
• May Community Calendar

• Shining a Light on Volunteering: Meet Mujeeb Chowdhry
• Understanding Long-Term Care Facility Inspection Reports
• George Mason Seeks Participants for Dementia Care Partner Study
• Disclosure of Sexual Violence in Later Life
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Getting The Care You Need (A Guide for People with Disabilities)
• Virtual Scam Jam Set for April 22
• Building Financial Preparedness Before a Disaster
• Boost Your Financial Literacy With Free Library Programs and Resources
• Resources for Family Caregivers
• Classes from ElderLink
• Tips for Preventing Hypertension
• Volunteering: Providing Hope and Kindness
• Vietnamese and Korean Speakers Needed as Election Officers
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• April Community Calendar

• Retired Social Worker Laurie Warhol Continues Helping Others
• Explore These Programs During National Nutrition Month
• Now It's a Snap to Apply for SNAP
• Individualized Care Matters!
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging National Village Day Celebrates 20 Years of the Village Movement
• Free Home Repairs for Older and Disabled Residents
• Get Your Income Taxes Done for Free!
• Planning Spring Home Improvement Projects? Remember the Permit!
• Flooding in Fairfax County
• Resources for Family Caregivers
• Free Classes from Elderlink. Call 703-324-5374, TTY 711, for a free caregiver consultation, 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Volunteering: Common Threads of Kindness
• COVID and People with Disabilities
• Older Adult Services Realigned to Enhance Service Delivery
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• March Community Calendar

• A Fond Farewell to Golden Gazette Editor Mary Jane Dye
• COVID-19 Treatments: A Primer
• Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults Coming to Mailboxes Soon
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• SCSEP Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Voice Your Concerns! What to know about filing a grievance.
• Real Estate Tax Relief for Seniors
• Making Difficult Caregiving Decisions
• Do You Need Some Assistance Keeping Your House Warm?
• Tips for Hiring a Contractor
• IT On Call - Ready to Serve
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Find Area Shephard Centers
• Food Inside and Outside the Home: The latest edition of Mature Living
• Community Calendar

• Charles Williams: Show Stopper!
• Hope Card Offers Proof of Protective Order and More
• Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo, Friday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, April 21
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• SHAPE the Future of Aging Survey Coming in February
• Preparedness is a Key Resolution for the New Year
• Unhappy with Your Medicare Advantage Plan?
• Reminder for Everyone to Get Their COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
• Heating Your Home Using a Fireplace or Wood Burning Stove? Be Safe!
• How to Save Money with Home Heating Costs
• Some Hearing Loss is Preventable
• How to Reduce Mask Mutter
• Resolve to Take Care of Yourself this Year
• Caregiver Stroke In-Person Support Group
• Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research Webinar
• Virtual Kinship Cafés
• Volunteer Advocates Needed for Ombudsman Program
• Free Virtual Caregiver Programs and Support Calls
• New Year, New Volunteer Opportunities for Socialization
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Register Now for NOVA Lifetime Learning Institute Classes and More
• Community Calendar

• José Acosta Gifts Nature Center with His Animal Caregiving Skills
• Robotic “White Cane” Offers New Ways to Navigate
• ‘Tis the Season to Stay Clear of Common Scams
• Seasonal Change for Seniors Experiencing Interpersonal Violence
• Safe Travel with Older Adults
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• SHAPE the Future of Aging Survey Coming in Early 2022
• There Are No VICAP Medicare 101 Workshops in December
• Free Legal Services
• New Location for Alexandria Social Security Office
• Fairfax County Government December Holidays
• Get Your Vaccine Booster this Holiday Season
• Put a Freeze on Holiday Fires
• Food Safety During the Holidays
• Having Difficulty Preparing Meals?
• Are You Eligible for SNAP?
• Caregiving During the Holidays
• Ombudsmen Address Care Concerns in the Community
• Free Virtual Caregiver Self-Care Support Call
• Caregiving Around the Clock Now through January on Channel 16
• Meaningful Ways to Volunteer and Help Our Community
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Senior Centers Kick Off Winter Warming Service Project
• Community Calendar

• A Salute to Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
• Mercedes Dash: The True Story of Leaving Cuba via Operation Peter Pan
• Free Beacon Virtual 50+Expo Returns
• Caregiving
• Caregiving Around the Clock: The Latest Edition of Mature Living
• Activity Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Free Self-Management Workshops and Programs
• You Are Not Alone: Emotional Recovery from a Scam with ReST
• Scam Slam Podcast Audio Bulletin
• Energy Assistance: Don't Be Left Out in the Cold
• Winter Weather is Around the Corner
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Upcoming In-Person and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• What Older Adults Need to Know About COVID-19 Boosters
• Meaningful Ways to Volunteer and Help Our Community
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Opportunity to Advocate for People with Disabilities
• Become a Substitute Teacher and Save the Day!
• Community Calendar

• Jay Converse They Call Me TubaGuy
• Jackie Hess: There’s Nothing More Important than Helping Others
• Yes! 16 Early Voting Locations Open Through Oct. 30
• The Role that People with Disabilities Play in Economic Success
• Make Your Reservation for Fall Virtual Kinship Cafes
• Rental Assistance Available to Fairfax County Residents
• Need Help with Repairs or Modifications?
• Caregiving
• October is Residents’ Rights Month
• Free Upcoming Chronic Pain and Caregiver Support Workshops
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Upcoming Live and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• Don’t Buy COVID-19 Vaccine Cards or Negative Test Results
• Meaningful Ways to Volunteer and Help Our Community
• Volunteer to Advocate for People with Disabilities
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Community Calendar

• Pickleball is Fun, Friendly and Competitive
• Emergency Health Profile – Tell 9-1-1 the Rest of the Story
• Hunger Action Month
• DIAL for Assistance
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• New Name, Same Great Service
• Upcoming Live and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• National Preparedness Month
• Caregiving Alert Notifications Win Top Honors
• Family Councils are Empowering
• Tried and True Exercises Plus New Game for Fall Prevention 
• Adult Day Health Care Reopens
• Come on In! Fairfax County Senior Centers Reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 7
• Meaningful Ways to Volunteer and Help Our Community
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Volunteerfest Day of Service
• Volunteer at Twin Lakes Golf Course
• Community Calendar

• The Wedding Singer's Magical Moment
• Rental Car Scams
• Hollin Hall Senior Wins Big at Local Festival
• COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
• COVID-19 Related Funeral Assistance from FEMA
• Funeral Planning
• Commission on Aging
• Free Legal Services
• Medicare Virtual Workshops
• Buy Preparedness Items on Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
• Caregiver Support
• Volunteer Advocates Needed
• The Unexpected Joy of Caregiving
• Congregate Nutrition Programs Resume Meal Services
• Quench Your Thirst with Homemade Flavored Water
• New and original Classes at Virtual Center for Active Adults
• Meaningful Ways to Volunteer and Help the Community
• Be the Voice for A Vulnerable Child
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Volunteer To Advocate for People with Disabilities
• Community Calendar

• Brenda Klimavicz Shares Her Creative Energies to Benefit Community
• Stuart Hill Stays in Tune with Life by Doing What He Enjoys
• Young Men Continue to Serve Community During Pandemic
• Enroll in the Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Fairfax Commission on Aging 
• Medicare Virtual Workshop
• COVID-19 and Safe Summer Swimming
• Extreme Heat and What You Should Know
• Caregiver Support
• Theft and Loss in Long-Term Care Facilities
• How Do Family Caregivers Manage Distressing Memory Impairments 
• Include Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in July Celebrations
• Getting Enough Daily Fluids
• Having Difficultly Preparing Meals?
• Are You Eligible for SNAP?
• Select Fairfax County Senior Centers Are Now Open
• Be the Voice for a Vulnerable Child
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• It's a Go. Senior Olympics Return
• Community Calendar

• Herman "Smitty" Smith Unites Community
• Curious About Juneteenth?
• Two New Scams Involving the Coronavirus Vaccination Card
• Diane Watson: Community Champion Award Winner
• Commission on Aging
• Medicare Virtual Workshops
• Early Voting in the Democratic Primary
• Free Senior Legal Helpline
• Caregiving
• Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities
• New Alzheimer's Website is Designed to Educate Everyone
• Adjusting to Communication and Behavior Changes with Dementia
• Attend the Free Chronic Disease Self-Management Virtual Program
• Need a Little Help to Keep Cool This Summer?
• New TOPS Program Offers Additional Transportation Options
• Application Period for Publicly Owned Housing to Begin June 7
• Activities
• Local Nonprofit Driving Programs
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Community Calendar

• May is Older Americans and Adult Abuse Prevention Month
• Hi! Hi! Hey! The Third Army March is Here to Stay
• Jason Kim: Helping Others as a Meditation Practice
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Mark Your Calendar for Medicare Virtual Workshops
• So You Got Vaccinated, Now What?
• Finding Caregiver Support
• Facility Inspection Reports: Valuable Information for All
• ElderLink Self-Management Programs Are Free
• The Virtual Center for Active Adults Offers Lineup of Teaching Artists
• Learn About Low Vision and Helpful Resources with a Virtual Lecture
• Farmers Markets Are Open for Business
• Striving to Thrive, Not Just Survive
• Find Area Shepherd Centers
• Sports
• Community Calendar

• Fostering Children Never Grows Old
• Virtual Scam Jam 2021 on Friday, April 23
• Raising a Relative’s Child? You Are Not Alone
• Help Shape the Future of Your Community and Neighborhood!
• Working to Reduce the Technology Gap Among Older Adult
• Long-Term Care Facility Discharges – What You Need to Know
• Recognizing Volunteers During an Unprecedented Year
• Be Kind to Those with a Hoarding Disorder – Especially If That Person is Yourself!
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Medicare Virtual Workshop
• Understand the Dates on Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
• Finding Caregiver Support
• Surviving Pandemic Anxiety: The Power of Positive Thinking
• The Shepherd Center
• Having Difficulty Preparing Meals?
• Are You Eligible for SNAP?
• Community Calendar

• Sheryl Sims and the Fabric of Her Life—Art Quilting
• Older Adults Choose Foster Parenting: Make a Difference for Youth!
• Tax Scam Artists Are Lurking at this Time of Year
• Older Adults Build Skills and Find Employment During Pandemic
• Rebuilding Together Specializes in Accessibility Modifications
• Kathy Jones and the Best Kept Secret In Fairfax—CERT
• Virtual Disability Mentoring Day
• Finding Caregiver Support
• Resident Councils Are Voices for Quality Assurance
• ElderLink’s Virtual Self-Management Programs Are Free
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Health Department Reminder on COVID-19 Vaccine
• Are You Prepared for Spring Flood Safety?
• COVID-19 Consumer Scams Video in American Sign Language
• Free Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling Limited Due to COVID
• Tax Relief for Seniors
• ServiceSource Senior Services Launches Technology Grant Program
• Elevate the Affordable Housing Conversation in Fairfax County
• Classes Offered by the Virtual Center for Active Adults Spark Creativity
• Discovering Black Ancestors Through White Slave Owners
• The Shepherd Center
• Community Calendar

• The Gravel and Grit of Olander and Margaret Banks
• The Quest for Researching African American Ancestors
• Bonnie Kern Fairbank Trades Tap Shoes for White Wig
• COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults
• Mount Vernon Genealogy Speaker to Discuss Freedman’s Village
• Finding Caregiver Support
• One Size Does Not Fit All
• Virtual Center for Active Adults Working to Fight Isolation
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
• Virtual Medicare 101 Presentations
• Romance Scams and IRS Imposter Scams
• Crisis Assistance Program Helps Households with Energy Emergencies
• Give the Gift of Preparedness this Valentine’s Day
• Consumer Protection Week
• Abuse Can Happen to Anyone
• Having Difficulty Preparing Meals?
• Eating Healthy on a Budget
• Are You Eligible for SNAP?
• Healthy Winter Cooking on Channel 16
• Share the Love: Keep a Reading Journal
• Watering New Plantings in Winter
• Acts of Kindness Foster Change
• Community Calendar

• Charting a Course for the New Year with No Regrets
• Social Isolation, Technology and Wellness Identified as Key Issues Facing Older Adults During COVID-19
• What Changes Are Coming to Medicare in 2021?
• Robert N. Keifert: A Life of Taking Care of Those He Loves
• Ombudsman: What is a Compassionate Care Visit? 
• Five Tips for Eating Healthy in the New Year
• New Caring Cards Program Lifts Spirit
• Caregiving Tips and Upcoming ElderLink Programs
• Exercise Supports Emotional and Mental Health
• Start a New Fitness Routine This Winter
• Fairfax County Channel 16 Mature Living Programs
• Give Wisely in COVID Times - Federal Trade Commission Scam Alert
• Silver Shield Team on Staying Safe from Scams
• Sage Advice for Driving in Fog
• For 2021, an Emergency Preparedness Resolution
• Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
• Transportation Options
• Community Calendar

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