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Chris Scales,
Division Director
The goal of the Virtual Center for Active Adults is to enrich the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities in Northern Virginia while combatting isolation. Here you can connect with your peers, engage in a variety of activities, and discover useful resources.
Join live, interactive programs and engage with other adults. You can also watch prerecorded programs on demand on your own schedule.
Virtual programming is presented by these partners:
Please Note: Due to health and safety concerns and to avoid unnecessary disruptions, classes will close 10 minutes after their start time and new participants will not be admitted.
Programs and lectures offered on the VCAA are intended to educate our participants and enrich their lives. We are not promoting any particular service, opinion or cause. The views expressed by a presenter are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by the VCAA or its partner jurisdictions.
During inclement weather, scheduled VCAA classes and programs may be substituted or canceled without warning. When classes are canceled, please visit the VCAA playlist on YouTube to participate in a wide variety of pre-recorded fitness classes and other activities.
View the monthly calendar here
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Tuesday January 31 |
Wednesday February 1 |
Thursday February 2 |
Friday February 3 |
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9 - 10 a.m. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that incorporates a series of weight shifting, circular movements, and postural exercises. It is low impact and can be adapted to the student’s fitness level. |
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9 - 9:45 a.m. A fun combination of exercises designed to help improve your strength mobility and balance paired with other activities designed to put your brain to work and keep you sharp. |
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10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Three and a Half Acres |
10 - 11 a.m. Tech Tuesdays Topic: Buying Bring your questions about devices, apps, technology and ZOOM and beyond.
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10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Fitness Class w/ Patty* Low impact with moderate intensity exercise to help with overall fitness. |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Trivia! Join us for a fun filled trivia challenge with your 55+ friends!
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a lower-intensity version of Zumba class. Bring your water and your dancing shoes! |
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2 - 3 p.m. Mixed Media Mondays |
1 - 2 p.m. High Energy Aerobics with Alexa* Fun and energetic fitness!
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1 - 2 p.m. Book Club with Jenny This month we will be discussing “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman |
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Artemis: To the Moon and Beyond Find out more about this new era of space exploration with Col. Scott Willey, USAF (retired), former senior docent with the National Air and Space Museums Udvar- Hazy Center.
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1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Nutrition Presentation: Heart Health February is National Heart Health month. Speak with Registered Dietician Saba Barkneh about simple changes you can make to help keep your heart pumping strong. |
*Please check with your doctor before starting this or any exercise program.
Click on a partner logo below to see more available programming.
Recipes:
Baby Chicks Mini Cheese Balls Recipe
Bacon Jalapeno Crescent Poppers Recipe
Baked Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Recipe
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce Recipe
Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds Recipe
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Mini Veggie Frittata Muffins Recipe
No Bake Spring Garden Trifle Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Recipe
Rice Krispies Bird Nests Recipe
Simple Sesame Chicken Skillet Recipe
Steak and Rainbow Veggies Recipe
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili Recipe
Turkey Ball Spinach Soup Recipe
Vegan Peppermint Drinking Chocolate
Craft Instructions:
Take exercise classes, reduce stress through meditation, boost your immune system and discover tips to prepare healthy meals – all from the comfort of home.
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Many arts organizations have made performances free to watch online. Enjoy theater, concerts, opera and dance performances.
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Animal lovers will be pleased to know that many zoos and aquariums offer live cams so you can observe and enjoy the animals from home.
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It is possible to visit museums and historic sites from around the world without leaving your house. Visitors can enjoy online exhibits, view collections or take virtual tours.
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Learning opportunities abound online. Explore new topics or expand your existing knowledge.
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Watch a video, take a virtual tour and more.
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