Senior Centers for Active Adults offer opportunities to make friends, stay on the move, and learn new things. Fairfax County residents age 55 and older may join any of the 13 senior centers sponsored by the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Senior centers offer classes, health and wellness programs, computer and internet access, trips and tours, and opportunities to socialize with others and stay connected with your community. There is an annual membership fee of $48 for attending the senior centers. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/srctrs.htm for more.

Lunch is available to those 60 and older with a suggested donation of $2-$6, based on age and income. Participants younger than 60 may purchase lunch for $8.50. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance.

Transportation, by Fastran bus, may be available at a nominal charge from your home to the center nearest you and back home. Check with the center to find out about transportation.

SENIOR+ is an innovative inclusion program for seniors with minor cognitive and physical disabilities. The program bridges the gap between programs for fully independent seniors and those who require some assistance. It allows seniors with disabilities to enjoy the wide range of programming found at the county’s full service senior centers. Senior+ nables participants to remain in the least restrictive environment and maintain as much independence as possible. Participation reduces loneliness and isolation by providing fun and enjoyment in addition to preserving dignity and enhancing the quality of life.

Senior+ offers supportive services so that seniors with mild impairments may maintain as much independence as possible in their home and community. Services include:

• Planned and adapted activities created by a recreation therapist

• Health consultations and assessment by a registered nurse

• Consultation and assessment by a mental health specialist

• Referrals to other county agencies and transitions to other programs as needed

• An Individualized Wellness Plan developed with staff and participant input

Senior+ programs also offer a a sliding fee scale for monthly program fees or a nutritional lunch. Program hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Transportation may be available from the participants home to the nearest center.

The Senior Plus program is offered through the cooperative efforts of several Fairfax County agencies: Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Department of Family Services, Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Systems Management for Human Services, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, the Health Department and our non-profit partner, Easter Seals of the Greater Washington-Baltimore Region, Inc.

Centers offering Senior+ are indicated with (+). Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/seniorplus.htm for more.