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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

  • Join us for this free training led by the American Red Cross to learn simple, practical steps you can take now to help protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • April 23 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      Virtual Event
  • Come ready with your questions and learn how Iona can help you or someone you care about.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • April 23 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      Virtual Event
  • Join Senior Attorney Robyn Griffin from Legal Counsel for the Elderly for an informative session on work requirements under Medicaid and SNAP, as well as the wide range of services available to support older adults.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • April 27 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      Virtual Event
  • Join the Gratitude and Joy Circle to reflect on the ways we find gratitude in our lives.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • April 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      Virtual Event
  • Take a mindful pause in your week with our open journaling hour. We’ll begin with a short guided meditation to help you settle in, followed by time to write freely or explore provided prompts and themes.

    • Iona Senior Service-Upstairs Meyer Room
    • April 28 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • This webinar will provide a clear, practical overview of programs that help low-income seniors reduce Medicare and prescription drug costs.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • May 6 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      Virtual Event
  • Join the Iona team for the Walk to Cure Arthritis! This free, community-centered event is a great way to come together, get moving, and show support—no fundraising required to participate.

    • The District Wharf – The Recreational Pier
    • May 16 @ 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • In this virtual film salon, we come together on Zoom to watch timeless cinema classics, followed by lively and thought-provoking discussions. Each film sparks emotions, explores deep themes, and reveals layers of meaning—sometimes hilarious, sometimes dramatic, always captivating. With over a hundred films behind us, every screening offers a fresh idea or a striking image that lingers in our hearts and minds.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • May 18 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      Virtual Event

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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