Lifelong learning initiative provides various learning opportunities made available throughout the year – all of which are designed to be engaging, enlightening, and interesting.

Senior Programs and special events are designed to provide opportunities for education, social interaction, and creative expression.

The Active Lifestyles Program provides adults an opportunity to access and engage in recreational opportunities, stay active and socialize. The diverse program selection includes instructional classes, travel, lectures, daily recreation, special events, fitness, art and more. The Active Lifestyles Program offers specialized programming for adults 50 & up.

Offers special programs for senior citizens including swimming, ceramics and a monthly potluck luncheon with entertainment. Call for specific activities or check the web site.

Senior Programs and special events are designed to provide opportunities for education, social interaction, and creative expression.

Senior citizen programming offering activities, travel, classes, and friendships.

The Beard Center provides community education on healthy aging and problems of aging. Several workshops and an annual summer conference are held each year for community members, professionals and students. Additionally the center directs both an undergraduate and graduate certificate programs for becoming a specialist in gerontology.

Melrose Towers is a 215 unit HUD funded income based independent living facility for people age 62 or older and adults with disabilities. Offers studios, one bedroom units, laundry facilities, and five units that are wheelchair accessible.

Provides a facility whose primary use is for a Senior Citizens Center. The center provides a kitchen, restrooms and a large meeting room. The building may be rented for meetings, parties or other private events for a fee.

Morningside Manor is a 105 unit HUD funded income based independent living facility for people age 62 or older and adults with disabilities. Offers studios, one bedroom units, laundry facilities, and five units that are wheelchair accessible.

As someone seeking support, our Care Coordination services offer you, older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers, the chance to explore diverse community options for aging in place. Our dedicated Care Coordinators work closely with older adults to understand their strengths, needs, and preferences. They provide assistance with referrals and follow-up as necessary to ensure a tailored and effective care plan.

All persons 50 years of age and older and their spouses are invited to join us for our trips and activities. Offers programs such as playing bingo, cards, luncheons, watching a movie, taking trips, participate in an exercise class or the Walking Club.

The Radford Senior Center uses the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) standard of recognizing seniors as 50 years old or older. All senior events are for senior citizens only.

Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity is offering older adults (60+) and Veterans the opportunity to apply for critical home repairs or accessibility modifications. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to age with dignity in their own home and community. The Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place (AIP) program makes accessibility, safety, energy efficiency and home improvements for seniors living in the City of Winchester and the counties of Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah. Examples of repairs for Aging in Place include: Installation of handrails and portable aluminum ramps Fitting bathrooms with accessible fixtures Minor electrical, heating, plumbing and roof repairs Porch repairs Weatherization

Offers a multi-purpose facility providing active adults age 50 and older a variety of programs and services. The Center currently offers 100 programs and special events including fitness, travel, and life-long learning activities, plus socialization and volunteer opportunities. Many free services available to members include financial and personal counseling, tax assistance, and assistance with Medicaid/Medicare. Volunteer Opportunities: Multiple volunteer opportunities within the Center and in the community.

Offers not-for-credit learning opportunities for community members age 50 and older. Ultimately, the program is a community of lifelong learners who explore topics together and do what the University of Lynchburg is known for — building friendships and connections that last a lifetime. Program features weekly presentations on a variety of engaging topics, taught by current and retired faculty and staff members or area educators and presenters. Ten classes are offered each semester (fall and spring), with occasional field trips during the semesters and over the summer. LIFE@Lynchburg is for people who love learning, want to dig deeper in their areas of interest, or discover something new.

Card games, billiards, entertainment/music, crafts, speakers, luncheons, Health and nutrition programs, screening, blood pressure screening an covered dish luncheons.

Through a partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University, those living at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay can take non-credit courses in art, history, political science, psychology, religion, popular culture, and other subjects. Taught by Virginia Wesleyan faculty, the courses are offered at no cost to Westminster-Canterbury members on site, as well as on the Virginia Wesleyan campus. Those living at Westminster-Canterbury also receive free admission to the University's facilities, plays, concerts, lectures, and athletic events (post-season NCAA tournament play requires admission).

RSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. You can use your skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in various volunteer activities within your community.

RSVP connect volunteers age 55 and over to non-profits across the community. RSVP serves as a gathering place for older adults to socialize, participate in group service projects, and work toward the common goal of making Northern Virginia stronger, more resilient, and empowered. RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, which focuses on making public service a central part of the American experience.

Provides HUD subsidized apartments for the elderly (age 62+ or disabled) including community room with fireplace, barber/beauty shop, laundry facilities, doctor's office, (standard and barrier free doors) and many activities. Consists of 114 units: 99 one bedroom units and 15 two bedroom units.

The Department's Senior Adult Division is operated from the Douglass Senior Center. The programming for the senior adult is centered around the theme of fun, fitness, and fellowship. Classes are available in arts & crafts, educational areas, wellness, nutrition and other topics of interest to the senior adult. The center offers a well-equipped wellness room with professional exercise equipment, two lounges, kitchen, ceramic studio and billiards room.