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Free Wellness & Community Programs for DC Residents age 60+

Bringing
older adults

together

Join us In Person or Virtually

find programs for you

All In-Person Events

Fitness and recreational programs that take place at Iona Senior Services, DC Public Libraries, and DPR Recreation Centers in Wards 2 and 3.

Virtual Arts and Social

Join these programs to explore art, history, and other engaging topics while connecting with others from your home.

Virtual Fitness and Wellness Classes

Move, stretch, and stay active with virtual classes like yoga, Zumba, tai chi, and dance—fun and wellness from home.

Special Events (In-person & virtual)

Join special events like ATDC Socials, educational presentations, tech classes, and more—unique one-time sessions to learn and connect.

Around Town DC: Event Directory

upcoming Special events

  • Tech with Tai: Video Calling for Older Adults

    Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Virtual Meeting Etiquette

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • November 26 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      Virtual Event

  • Death Cafe with Dixcy

    Join us in a non-judgmental space where people of all backgrounds can discuss death and dying—one of our biggest conversational taboos.

    • Iona Senior Services- East Wing
    • November 18 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Virtual Gratitude and Joy Circle

    Join the Gratitude and Joy Circle to reflect on the ways we find gratitude in our lives.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • November 24 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      Virtual Event

  • Letter Writing: Notes of Gratitude with Liana

    Take an hour to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper.

    • Iona Senior Service-Upstairs Meyer Room
    • November 25 @ 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

  • Learn to Play Mah Jongg! (4-Week Class)

    Learn to play Mah Jongg in this 4-week class!

    • Iona Senior Services – Library
    • November 17 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • VIRTUAL Veterans Benefits with Legal Counsel for the Elderly

    Our colleagues from Legal Counsel for the Elderly will walk us through Veterans benefits and highlight the services that veterans and their spouses may be eligible to receive.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • November 24 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      Virtual Event

  • Reflective Writing to Understand the Jewels of Aging

    Join Linda Hayes Bennett, Ph.D., for a one-hour guided session to awaken curiosity and gain insights into the journey of growing older.

    • St. Alban’s Active Wellness
    • November 17 @ 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

  • Morning Walk with Liana

    Get your steps in with a morning walk around Tenleytown!

    • Iona Senior Services- Patio
    • December 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

A program of Iona Senior Services, supported by the DC Department of Aging and Community Living

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While Around Town DC primarily features programs and activities that take place in Wards 2 and 3, anyone can use our site and join our programs, as long as you are a DC resident, age 60+.

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