Adas Israel Behrend Senior Fellowship Lunchtime & Exercise Program

Participate in fitness classes, a delicious lunch and cultural programs. All DC residents 60 years and up welcome.

American University Community Audit Program

American University’s Community Audit program allows individuals ages 55 and older who live in the 20016, 20015, 20008, and 20007 zip codes to audit one course per semester. Read more.

American University Katzen Arts Center

The Katzen Arts Center brings all the visual and performing arts programs at AU into one 130,000 square foot space. Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration in the arts, the new center provides state-of-the-art instructional, exhibition, and performance space for all the arts disciplines. Free yoga classes, exhibits, openings, and lectures.

Byte Back Computer Classes

Byte Back’s mission is to improved economic opportunity by providing computer training and career preparation to underserved Washington, DC metro area residents.

Volunteers also welcome.

Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library

The Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library offers free films, book groups, board games and trivia nights and many other activities.

Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library

The Cleveland Park Library supports older adults through wise aging seminars, book clubs, yoga, art education.

Dupont Circle Village

Membership levels include associate members, full members, and household members, including reduced rates. There are also activities available for non members, including yoga, and lectures.

Foundry United Methodist Church

The Foundry United Methodist church has many activities for the community, including lectures, volunteer work, and music. Check out the Calendar page to see what is going on!

George Washington University Auditing Program

George Washington University offers residents 60+ who live in the neighborhoods surrounding GW’s Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, specifically zip codes 20037 and 20006 the opportunity to audit classes.

Georgetown Neighborhood Library

The Georgetown library engages the community through movies, publishing discussions, English conversation, poetry workshops, yoga, book groups, art classes, music, and other activities.

Georgetown University Auditing Program

People over 65 years can audit undergraduate level courses at Georgetown University for $50 a class.

Iona Senior Services: LGBTQ Programming

See what Iona Senior Services is doing to support older adults who identify as LGBTQ..

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University (OLLI at AU)

Membership in OLLI provides a daytime opportunity for increased social interaction and new friendships through participation in study groups. Gathering in social spaces and attending trips provide additional opportunities for socializing. Cost is $300 for a semester or $550 for both fall and spring semesters. Members can take up to three classes a semester. Free lectures. Scholarships available.

Palisades Neighborhood Library

Visit the the Palisades Library to participate in French conversation, book club, writers workshops and other activities.

Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library

The Shaw library offers English conversation, adult learning, GED, writing, improvisation, and other programs. Intergenerational programs abound.

Sibley Senior Association

Sibley Memorial Hospital invites you to become a member of the Sibley Senior Association, to help you maintain your good health. With over 7,000 members the annual fee for new members is $20 for one person and $38 for two people at the same address. They offer a wide range of classes, seminars, events, and discounts.

Temple Sinai Daytimers Program

Temple Sinai offers a wide array of education opportunities during the day which are open to the public, including a lunchtime lecture series.

Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library

The Tenleytown Library offers many activities for older adults including a knitting group, yoga, book clubs, author talks, book talks, job seekers clinics, career change groups, english language, conversation, and fitness classes.

University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Institute of Gerontology: Senior Companion Program

The Senior Companion Program touches the lives of adults who need extra assistance to live independently in their homes and communities. The program serves frail older adults, adults with disabilities, and those with terminal illness. Senior Companions assist their adult clients in basic, but essential ways: by offering companionship and friendship to isolated older adults, assisting with simple chores, providing transportation, and adding richness to their client lives.

University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Senior Tuition Program

Tuition and fees normally required for students will be waived for qualifying seniors, 65 years or older and a resident of the District of Columbia on a space availability. Courses are held at the Community College and the University.

West End Neighborhood Library

The West End Library offers many activities for older adults, including a movie night, coloring club, art club, writing club and intergenerational activities.