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Free Wellness & Community Programs for DC Residents age 60+

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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 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 4 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 8 @ 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 8 @ 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
  • This drawing course will investigate landscapes beyond the naturalistic representation of a place, with a strong emphasis on using color drawing materials to explore space, mood, and expression. Students will delve into landscape as a way to communicate ideas and emotion, and emphasis will be placed on color relationships, mark making, composition, and more. We will primarily work from photographic references, starting more representational and developing more inventiveness throughout. All skill levels are welcome!

    • Iona Senior Services- East Wing
    • September 8 @ 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
  • This six-week session delves into several meditation methods. Each meeting features a short, seated yoga sequence, breathwork, and a meditation practice followed by journaling and discussion. Join us for the whole six-week session or come when you like.

    • Iona Senior Services-Fitness Room
    • September 9 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • This ½ hour yoga class is designed as a morning stretch using yoga postures.  Each class will include some gentle movements to enhance mobility in our shoulders, hips, and spine.  This is an excellent class to prepare for morning meditation or whatever your day may bring.

    • Virtual via Zoom
    • September 10 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      Virtual Event
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  • This presentation will cover what probate is, how the probate process works, and the challenges it can create for families. We will discuss tools to help avoid probate, such as beneficiary designations, payable-on-death accounts, transfer-on-death deeds, and other strategies that may simplify the transfer of assets to loved ones. We will also discuss documents that aid with end-of-life decision making, like wills and powers of attorney. 

    • Iona Senior Services
    • September 10 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      Virtual Event
  • 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.

    Shuchi Buch believes that dance can transform communities and bring people together through the joy of movement. Come dance, connect, and have fun!

    • Iona Senior Services-Fitness Room
    • September 11 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 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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