Senior Survey Will Help in Planning for Aging Services

Iona Senior Services is a respected non profit based in NW Washington DC, founded in 1975 with the mission of providing programs and education that support its "Age Well and Live Well" motto.

Iona Senior Services is currently seeking feedback from local residents to aid in planning for the next five years. This Northwest DC area has the largest concentration of residents over 60. As more people choose to retire in their homes, they are facing changes to their wellness needs. Iona Senior Services wants to be ready, willing and able to fulfill the requirements of the aging community.

If you are between the ages of 60 and 80 and live independently (not in assisted living), you are encouraged to help Iona assess its future plans to better be prepared to help you and your neighbors to live fulfilling and healthy lives.

The process is simple: through a brief phone interview (approximately 20 minutes), we will seek your advice on questions that range from: what are your current leisure activities to what kind of health, wellness, recreation and social services you would like Iona to develop.

The first step is to contact:

Lylie Fisher

Iona's Director of Community Engagement
Phone: 202.895.9425
Email: lfisher at iona dot org 

Thank you for your participation!

Arts, Books, Plays and More at Iona Senior Services in Tenleytown

Portrait of Frances Perkins

The Iona House Senior Services Center is offering a variety of free or low-cost events in February and March.  Here are some highlights.

Thursday, February 17, 5-8 pm:  Meet the Artists Reception.  Meet Iona's artist-in-residence Liz Wolf and special guest artist Hermann Burger. Cool art, music, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.

Monday, February 28, 7 pm: Play Reading. Molly Schuchat will present her new play, Frances Perkins: The Road to the Cabinet, about the life and times of the first female cabinet member, Frances Perkins, who was President Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor. Directed by Laura Gianarelli.  Suggested donation: $3.

Mondays, March 7 – April 4, 10-11 am: Memory Fitness Workshop. Five-part series on memory fitness with resources and techniques to keep your memory sharp. Fee: $60 for the series (limited scholarships available). Please note:  This group is not intended for individuals who have a medical diagnosis of memory impairment.

Tuesday, March 29, 10 am – 12 pm: Take Charge/Age Well Book Group.  The group will discuss books that creatively explore the positive aspects of aging and inform us with ways to live later life to our full potential. The first book to be discussed will be Composing a Further Life by Mary Catherine Bateson.
(Future meeting dates to be determined.)

All of these events will take place at Iona House, 4125 Albemarle St., NW, one block from Tenleytown Metro; limited onsite underground parking. For more information and to register, please call 202-895-9448.

Get Prepared for Winter Emergencies at Free Seminar on Saturday

With a cold snap upon us, it's wise to be prepare for winter emergencies. Do you have an emergency check-list? Not sure? The Emergency Preparedness Seminar at Iona House Senior Center on Saturday will tell you everything you need to know. 

What:  Winter Preparedness Seminar

Where:  Iona Senior Center, 4125 Albemarle Street, NW

When:  Saturday, January 15 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Learn how to plan for emergencies and how to practice and maintain an emergency plan. The Northwest Neighbors Village is sponsoring this event. 

The seminar is free; reservations are suggested. Call 202-237-1895.

Planning Workshop for Retirees on Dec. 9

The Iona House Senior Services Center in Tenleytown is offering a Take Charge/Age Well Seminar on Roles and Relationships in Retirement

This practical workshop is designed for retirees (or those planning their retirement) who are eager to remain active, engaged and connected.

This practical workshop will assist you to:

• Create your social portfolio, a great strategy for maintaining quality of life as you grow older, and
• Explore how volunteer opportunities can enhance your lifestyle and utilize your skills.

Led by: Deb Rubenstein, MSW, LICSW. Deb has over 15 years of experience as a counselor and workshop leader and is Director of Iona's Consultation, Care Management and Counseling Services, and, Lylie Fisher, Director of Community Engagement and a Certified Life Coach.

When:  Thursday, December 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Where: Iona, 4125 Albemarle Street, NW. One block from Tenleytown metro. Limited garage parking available.

To Register call: 202.895.9448.