Senior Program Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Programs When Time Description

Lunch Monday - Friday Noon - 12:30 p.m. Please see staff for requirements to join program. Must order lunch by 1 p.m., day before. Lunch must be received by 12:15 p.m., or it is sold to someone else.

ESL for beginners Monday 10:30 a.m.

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mah Jongg drop in.

Monday - Friday All dayTend to vegetable garden: Cucumber, lettuce, basil, cilantro, carrots and

tomatoe's.

S.A.I.L. ProgramMonday &

Wednesday10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Programs

Providence Senior Program

3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone: 703-865-0520, TTY 711

Schedule of events and activities are subject to change. Please call the facility directly for the most updated information.

AUGUST 2018

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services

Free class for beginners only. Meets every Monday.

Rummikub Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Play rummikub with your fellow peers. Cognitive stimulation while having fun!

Mah Jongg

Horticulture Club

Stay Active for Indendent Living (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program

for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and

fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and

reduce their chance of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL

program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly. This meets for

12 weeks. This program is free. You must register and attend all sessions. Class

has limited space.

"Get your Brain On" Monday 11:15 a.m. Cognitive activities such as trivia, puzzles, soduku etc.

ESL for beginners Monday 7 - 9 p.m. Free class for beginners only. Ends July 23

Book Club 2nd Tuesday 1:30 - 3 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month held in the billiards room.

*NEW* Art with Nasteha! Wednesday 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Join Nasteha for some arts and crafts!

Knitting Group Thursday 10 a.m. - noon Join us for a knitting good time. Prefer to crotchet? That's ok, join us!

Senior Sensory Experience Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 1:30 p.m. Come relax or stimulate your senses in the sensory room!

Chinese Calligraphy Tuesday/Friday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free Chinese Calligraphy Class.

Chinese Painting Friday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free Chinese Painting class.

* NEW* Chinese Painting Friday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free Chinese Painting class.

Classes When Time Description

S.A.I.L. Program Monday &

Wednesday10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Stay Active for Indendent Living (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program

for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and

fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and

reduce their chance of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL

program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly. This meets for

12 weeks. This program is free. You must register and attend all sessions. Class

has limited space.

Sensory Room Fit and StretchMonday

Sensory Room11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Join Anita, recreation therapist for some yoga, stretching and meditation in the

sensory room.

Zumba ToningMonday

Gym 7 - 8 p.m.

Zumba with the addition of weights. Please bring 1-2 lbs weights. This class is

open to adults and seniors and may be at a higher intensity level. $5.00 per

session.

Chair YogaTuesday

Billiards room10:15 - 11 a.m. Free Seated Yoga

Zumba GoldTuesday

Gym10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Zumba for adults 50 and older who are looking for a modified Zumba class that

recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. The choreograph

incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and other latin dances. $5.00

per sesion

Zumba Tuesday Gym 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. The choreograph incorporates hip-

hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and other latin dances. Adult 18+ $5.00

Yoga (off site)Tuesday

Classroom 2Noon - 1 p.m. General Yoga. $5.00 per session. Must register to participate.

Chair DancingWednesday

Billiards room10:15 - 11 a.m.

Great cardiovascular activity with props all from the comfort of your chair. This is

a video based, free activity.

Intermediate Line DancingWednesday

Gym11:30 - 1 p.m.

Come enjoy a cardio workout to choreographed dancing. Dance to songs from all

over the world! $10.00 per session.

Beginners Line DancingWednesday

Gym1:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Choreographed moves to music from around the world. $10.00 per session. Must

register to participate.

Functional FitnessThursday

Gym9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Low to mild intensity, aerobic fitness class. Use of moderate weights is

encouraged. $5.00 per session. Must register to participate.

Fitness Classes: Some class will be held off site for the summer.

Yoga (off site)Thursday

GymNoon - 1 p.m. General Yoga. $5.00 per session. Must register to participate.

Beginners Tai ChiThursday

Gym2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

New class for those that have advanced from beginners class. Please note, you

may not sign up for both beginners and intermediate. You must register to

participate during registration week. $5.00 per session

Tai Chi (off site)Thursday

Off Site2 - 3 p.m. Tai Chi $5.00 per session. Must register to participate.

Tai Chi (off site)Friday Off

Site10 - 11 a.m. Tai Chi $5.00 per session. Must register to participate.

Horticulture Club Fridays All Day Tend to vegetble and flower beds.

Chair Exercise Friday

Gym10 - 11 a.m.

Cardio and strength training exercises done seated and standing. This type of

exercise is excellent for arthritis, joint related issues, or recovering from injury.

$5.00 per session. Must register to participate.

Event When Time Description

Horticulture Club Monday - Friday All Day Tend to vegetables and flowers.

Afternoon Tea Fridays 1 - 1:30 p.m.

Sit down and relax with a warm cup of tea and crackers. Talk about current

events, social events or brain storm on upcoming events or trips you'd like to have

at the center!

Summer Time Paint and Sip 9-Aug 10:30 a.m. Grab some drinks, paint and socialize. Let your inner creativity come out.

Fairfax Towne Centre 14-Aug 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Get all your shoppings needs done at Fairfax Towne Centre: Safeway, Joann

Fabrics, Bed Bath and Beyond, Panera Bread, TJ Maxx etc. $1.00 for

transportation. You may bring your own food or purchase at site.

Dutch Country Farmers Market 18-Aug 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Purchase fresh meat, produce, cheese and bakery items. Or, prefer a nice cooked

meal, chocolates or jams? Come shop at the Dutch Country Farmer's Market.

$1.00 for transportation. Bring extra cash to purchase goods.

Happy Birthday, BINGO! 23-Aug 10:30 a.m. - noon Monthly birthday celebration. Enjoy some delishes snacks with a game of BINGO!

Hibachi Buffet and Grill 28-Aug 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious spread of freshly made Hibachi, sushi, meats, rice, salad, dessert

and MORE! Don't forget, ask for the "Senior Citizen Discount". Cost $1.00 for

transportation. Bring $15 cash to pay at site for meal, drink and tip.

National Trail Mix Day 31-Aug 11 a.m.Did you know that today is National Trail Mix Day. Make your own mix and enjoy

a nice dose of healthy fats and fiber!

Events/Presentations/Trips

Adults Open LabMonday/

Wednesday11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Computer Lab Open for Adults and Seniors for open use. Printing limited to 5

pages per day.

One on One Assistance Tuesday/Thursday/

Friday9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Get personal assistance on how to use a computer, microsoft programs, social

media or learn how to use your own personal devices.

Recreation When Time Description

Table Tennis Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free open play in the senior room. Open to senior program members only.

Sr. Men's Basketball Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Basketball play (half court)

Beginners Pickleball Monday 1 - 2:30 p.m. Open picklball play for beginners and advanced beginners

Senior Badminton Tuesday 12:45 - 2:30 p.m. Open play

Intergenerational Table Tennis Thursday 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Table Tennis to include Teen Summer Program.

Intergenerational Badminton Thursday 2:15 - 3 p.m. Badminton to include Teen Summer Program.

Sr. Men's Basketball Friday 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Open play (half court)

Open Pickleball (competitive) Friday 1 - 3 p.m. Open pickleball for adults and seniors

Recreation (summer scheduling)

Class When Time DescriptionComputer Classes: Summer Schedule