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Free Wellness & Community Programs for DC Residents age 60+

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older adults

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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 artist Lindsay Mueller for a three-week virtual sketchbook series exploring different prompts, ideas, and ways to approach a sketchbook practice from home. Each week will offer something new to try, with exercises focused on drawing, mark making, color, observation, and creative expression.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • September 17 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      Virtual Event
  • Every good story works the same way—whether it reaches you as a film, a song, a sitcom script, or a memory you've never said out loud. Over four weeks, we'll open four doors into the craft of storytelling, and by the last one, you'll have a story of your own.

    • Iona Senior Service-Upstairs Meyer Room
    • September 17 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Transform your workout into a high-energy dance experience! Bollywood Fitness incorporates elements of Indian dance, Zumba, hip-hop, and more for a fun and energetic class that gets you moving.

    • Iona Senior Services-Fitness Room
    • September 18 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Join the University of Maryland Mindfulness Society for a weekly virtual mindfulness session featuring breathing exercises, guided meditation, and meaningful group discussions focused on living a more mindful, present life. Sessions are designed to introduce the practice of mindfulness and provide a space for relaxation, reflection, and connection.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • September 18 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
      Virtual Event
  • Join us for an afternoon of creative expression where we explore grief, memory, and loss through the imaginative and nostalgic art of collage.

    • Iona Senior Services
    • September 21 @ 4:30 PM - 6:00 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
    • September 21 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      Virtual Event
  • This yoga class is designed for both beginners and those who would like to stretch and strengthen to begin their day. We will start with a centering meditation and work through asanas/postures that focus on mobility, flexibility, and balance.  Each class ends with a savasana/restful pose.

    • Iona Senior Services-Fitness Room
    • September 22 @ 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
  • Come to Iona for open play American Mah Jongg! This is not an instructional class, but a space intended for beginners who know the basics of the game. However, players with more experience are also welcome.

    • Iona Senior Services
    • September 22 @ 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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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