Senior Services of Alexandria Needs Volunteers

Posted on 12/20/2012 by | AARP Virginia | Comments

Virginia | Volunteering Someone in your neighborhood needs your help.  As we age, most of us would like to remain in our homes for as long as possible.  That can become more difficult as our ability to drive, prepare food and handle daily chores declines.  We may also become more socially isolated and lonely if we lack the local support of friends and family.  That’s where you can help. AARP has joined with Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) to help make a difference …

BRIGHTENING THEIR DAY CAN BRIGHTEN YOURS: TEAM UP WITH OTHERS TO VISIT NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS

Posted on 12/14/2012 by | AARP Virginia | Comments

Events | Virginia | Volunteering WILLIAMSBURG _ There are people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Williamsburg area who feel very alone.  Holidays can be particularly lonely for residents who have no visitors, cards or gifts.  With a simple holiday visit as part of a team, you can make an extraordinary difference. You are invited to join AARP members and The Holiday Project to transform your holiday experience this year in Williamsburg.  A team of volunteers will visit nursing home and …

No More Paper Checks for Virginia Tax Refunds

Posted on 12/12/2012 by | AARP Virginia | Comments

Money & Work | Virginia Virginia taxpayers will no longer be able to receive their state tax refund on a paper check. The Virginia Department of Taxation is implementing a significant change in the way individual income tax refunds are issued, and taxpayers will need to choose the best option for their 2012 refund. As required by the 2012-2014 Appropriations Act, there will be two options on 2012 returns for receiving individual income tax refunds – direct deposit or debit card.  Both paper and software …

Staying Connected: Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Seniors

Posted on 12/12/2012 by | AARP Virginia | Comments

Events | Home & Family | Local Resources | Money & Work | Virginia | Volunteering Please mark your calendar and register for the next Senior Services of Alexandria speaker series event, Staying Connected:  Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Seniors.   This free event is being held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Charles Beatley Central Library at 5005 Duke Street.  This will be a great opportunity to hear from local experts about how to explore job and volunteer options that are geared towards seniors and their unique experiences and talents.  …

What is Your Retirement Contentment Factor?

Posted on 11/30/2012 by | AARP Virginia | Comments

Money & Work | Virginia What do you think brings contentment in retirement? Mary G. Landon and John M. Ritz, professors at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, are leading an exciting online study on the “contentment factor” in retirement.  They are interested in the opinions you hold on work and retirement.  Participate in the study by taking an online survey. The survey only takes a few minutes.  Your responses will be anonymous. Your individual responses will not be able to be traced back to …

Five Parking Tips to Beat the Holiday Shopping Stress

Posted on 11/30/2012 by | AARP Virginia | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Virginia By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director AARP Driver Safety, Education and Outreach While the holidays can be some of the most fun-filled times of the year, they can also be extremely stressful—with meals to prepare, houses to decorate and gifts to purchase. On Black Friday and in the weeks that follow, visiting a mall or shopping center can seem like a daunting task due to long lines, shoppers clamoring over sale prices, and crowded and chaotic parking …

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