Neighborhood & Community Services

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION:

12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

Chris Scales,
Division Director

Virtual Center for Active Adults

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Find Connection, Stay Active and Have Fun!

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 Programs and Classes

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.

Virtual Events for November 21 - November 25

View the monthly calendar here

Follow this link to join any of these classes on a computer, smartphone, tablet: bit.ly/VCAAzoom2
To join by phone, call 1-301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 905 123 5932#; Meeting password: 3636#

Monday, November 21	Tuesday, November 22	Wednesday, November 23	Thursday, November 24	Friday, November 25
		9-9:45 a.m. Intermediate Tai Chi w/ Quinta* 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.	VCAA CLOSED Please enjoy prerecorded activities: http://www.bit.ly/ VCAAvideos	VCAA CLOSED Please enjoy prerecorded activities: http://www.bit.ly/ VCAAvideos
10:15-11:15 a.m. Three and a Half Acres (T.H.A.Y) Yoga* This mat-based yoga class is designed specifically for older adults or anyone interested in a gentle yoga session	10-11 a.m. S.A.I.L– Stay Active and Independent for Life exercise class* A strength, balance and fitness class for adults 65+.	10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Fitness Class w/ Patty* Low impact with moderate intensity exercise to help with overall fitness.
2 - 3 p.m. Mixed Media Mondays Explore the "elements of art" including color, line, pattern, shape, and texture while you find enjoyment and confidence in creating your own personal artwork.		1 - 2 p.m. Music Lovers Unite: Thankful Join us for music and dancing! Have your music selections ready.		.

*Please check with your doctor before starting this or any exercise program.

Discover virtual events offered by our partners

Click on a partner logo below to see more available programming.

If you need technical assistance joining our virtual events, please email us at NCSVCAA@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Prerecorded Videos Available on Demand

Watch prerecorded videos on your schedule. Choose from a variety of fitness classes - gentle yoga, tai chi, SAIL and more. You will also find arts and crafts and educational videos that will stimulate your creativity, increase your knowledge, engage your mind and provide entertainment from the comfort of your own home.

Watch Prerecorded Videos

Self-Directed Activities

Virtual Center for Active Adults Recipes and Activities

Recipes:

Angry Tilapia Rolls Recipe

Baby Chicks Mini Cheese Balls Recipe

Bacon Jalapeno Crescent Poppers Recipe

Baked Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Recipe

Banana Churro Bites Recipe

Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

Cauliflower Waffles Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce Recipe

Grape Caterpillars Recipe

Healthy Apple Muffins Recipe

Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Photo of a loaf of Irish Soda Bread

Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Mini Veggie Frittata Muffins Recipe

Mini Zucchini Pizzas Recipe

No Bake Spring Garden Trifle Recipe

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Recipe

Pollo Guisado Recipe

Ramen Noodle Skillet Recipe

Rice Krispies Bird Nests Recipe

Shamrock Shake Recipe

Simple Sesame Chicken Skillet Recipe

Steak and Rainbow Veggies Recipe

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili Recipe

Turkey Ball Spinach Soup Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Peppermint Drinking Chocolate

Vegan Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Veggie Fried Rice Recipe

Warm Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Craft Instructions:

No Sew Sock Bunny

Health, Fitness and Self-Care

Woman and man practicing yoga Take exercise classes, reduce stress through meditation, boost your immune system and discover tips to prepare healthy meals – all from the comfort of home.

Fairfax County Park Authority's Healthy Strides Community Classes are live and free. You can join classes virtually using Zoom. View the weekly schedule of classes.

Staff Picks:

The AARP offers a wide variety of articles and resources, including workouts, cooking tips, recipes and healthy living tips.

Fine Arts Performances

Orchestra performing Many arts organizations have made performances free to watch online. Enjoy theater, concerts, opera and dance performances.

Staff Picks:

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center – Playlists, livestreams and concerts.
Kennedy Center’s Digital Stage – On-demand performances range from music to dance to theater and more.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – For a limited time, Alvin Ailey is sharing full-length videos of the Company performing on stage.
PBS Great Performances – Explore and stream free musical and theatrical performances.

Live Animal Cams

Giant panda eating bamboo 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.

Staff Picks:

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo – Watch giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang on the zoo’s two Panda Cams.
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Choose from 10 live cams, from sea otters to jellyfish.
San Diego Zoo – Watch a variety of animals, from apes to koalas, penguins to tigers.
American Eagle Foundation’s Eagle Cams – Explore the world of Bald Eagles through five different high-definition, live-streaming cameras placed over wild and captive Bald Eagle nests, including a wild pair residing at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
Aquarium of the Pacific – View live cams of penguins, sharks and more. Visitors can also connect to a variety of educational resources such as videos, online exhibits and recorded lectures.

Museums and Historic Sites

Antique map and compass 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.

Staff Picks:

The Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, Washington, D.C. – Take a virtual tour of the hundreds of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the National Mall Building (Washington, D.C.) or Udvar-Hazy Center (Chantilly, VA).
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY – Take a virtual tour and explore the museum’s collection.
The Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA – Take a virtual tour; access the cockpits and interiors of aircraft in the collection.

Learning Opportunities

Learning opportunities abound online. Explore new topics or expand your existing knowledge.

Staff Picks:

Browse and watch STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) lectures from the USA Science and Engineering Festival.
Mount Vernon Genealogical Society offers resources and virtual events to help you discover your family history.

Explore Virginia History

Mount Vernon Watch a video, take a virtual tour and more.

Watch videos about the history of Fairfax County produced by Channel 16.
Fairfax County Public Library’s Virginia Room is a great resource for local history enthusiasts. Resources include photographs, yearbooks, local newspapers, subject files and more.

Staff Picks:

Tour Mount Vernon, home of George Washington.
Explore educational resources and take virtual tours in Colonial Williamsburg.
There’s always something new to discover at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture!
Explore the folk heritage of the Blue Ridge region at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum.
Enjoy the beauty of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden from home.

Services and Resources for Active Adults

The goal of Fairfax County government is to protect and enrich the quality of life for people, neighborhoods and diverse communities. Discover services and resources available from both the county and our community partners that support the well-being of active adults who live, work and play in Fairfax County.

Services and Resources

Engagement Through Technology Fundraiser

To help participants access the technology they need to take part in virtual activities from home, the ServiceSource Foundation has launched the Technology Grant Program. This program will help by providing tablets to older adults and people with disabilities who need them the most.

Learn more about the Technology Grant Program

Virtual Center for Active Adults Art Gallery

We have created a virtual gallery of your artwork! All of the art featured on the page was created during the Close at Hand, Painting and Mixed Media Monday or Creative Corner cardmaking classes.

Visit the Virtual Center for Active Adults Art Gallery

Virtual Center for Active Adults Partners

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, ServiceSource Inc., Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging, Fairfax County Health Department, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Fairfax County Public Library, Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, Fairfax County Park Authority, Insight Memory Care Center, AARP, Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia, ArtsFairfax, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University, The Center for the Arts at George Mason University, Friends of Fairfax County Senior Centers, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Quarantine Music Busters, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, McLean Community Center, Reston Community Center, Three and a Half Acres Yoga, Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

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