Tag: seniors
Huge senior complex opens in Fairfax
Woodleigh Chase, the massive new independent-living complex on Braddock Road in Fairfax, has already welcomed 25 residents, although it will take five years to complete the build-out. The development is restricted to people at least 62 years old. When completed, the 43-acre Woodleigh Chase complex will have 1,500 units in nine buildings and two clubhouses, … Continued
Supervisors approve loan for affordable housing project on Route 7
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 21 approved a $9.7 million loan from the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to Wesley Housing for an affordable housing project between Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads. The loan will facilitate the development of Kindred Crossing at 6165 Leesburg Pike adjacent to First Christian Church of … Continued
Lower-income seniors can get cash for farmers markets
Lower-income seniors in Fairfax County can now apply for $50 worth of checks that can be used at farmers markets. The Senior Farmers Market Program enables older adults to access fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at eligible farmers markets. That includes the Annandale Farmers Market at Mason District Park, the Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park in … Continued
Registration underway for Senior Olympics
Seniors interested in competing in the 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics have until Thursday, Aug. 24, to register. Participation is open to adults aged 50 by Dec. 31 who live in Fairfax County, Falls Church, or any of the other sponsoring jurisdictions. Registration is online only; there is no onsite registration. The competitions begin on … Continued
Seniors Helping Seniors will help older people live independently
Older people who want to continue to live independently in their homes have a new option for making that happen. Kurt Gray, the former director of driver education for the AAA Club Alliance, is launching a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise in mid-March serving Annandale, Springfield, and other areas in Fairfax County. The program recruits active … Continued
Planning Commission endorses senior housing project in Seven Corners
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is recommending approval of a rezoning application to permit an apartment building on the grounds of First Christian Church on Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners. Wesley Housing Development Corp. plans to build a four-story 113-unit apartment building for low-income seniors. The Culmore Clinic, currently housed in the church would be … Continued
Naborforce matches seniors with helpers
Naborforce, a company that matches seniors who need a hand with errands or household chores with someone who can help, just became available in Annandale last week. The program is similar to the village concept underway in some communities, such as Lake Barcroft, which recruits volunteers to help their older neighbors – except Naborforce is … Continued
Assisted living facility honors NFL pro
Renaissance of Annandale will host a ceremony Sept. 14 for resident Ron McDole in honor of him being named to the Nebraska Hall of Fame. McDole, nicknamed “the Dancing Bear,” has had a notable 18-year career in professional football. He played for the Cardinals, Oilers, Bills, and Redskins. McDole played in two American Football League … Continued
Church plans to evict adult daycare center
An adult daycare program operated by the Friends Health Care Team at Calvary Church in Annandale is being threatened with the possibility of eviction months before its lease is scheduled to expire. Rebecca Cho, Friends Health Care Team administrator, is worried that her clients will have nowhere to go. Friends Health Care Team is in … Continued
Registration opens for Senior Olympics
Older folks don’t need to give up competitive sports – the Senior Olympics offers a great opportunity to get in shape and outperform your peers. The 40th anniversary edition of the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics takes place Sept. 10-24 at 25 venues throughout the region. Participation is open to anyone age 50 by Dec. 31 … Continued
Supervisors approve plan amendment for affordable housing
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan April 12 that clears the way for an affordable housing project on the grounds of First Christian Church in Seven Corners. The project calls for a four-story 113-unit apartment building for seniors to be developed by Wesley Housing. The Culmore Clinic, currently … Continued
Board of Supervisors expands tax relief program
The Fairfax County Government Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed Dec. 4 to expand eligibility for the county’s real estate tax relief program for qualified seniors and people with disabilities. The measure was approved unanimously. The BoS increased the maximum gross income to qualify for tax relief from $72,000 to $90,000. They also … Continued
Supervisors consider allowing more seniors and people with disabilities to qualify for tax relief
The Fairfax County Government Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering expanding the property tax relief program for seniors (age 65+) and people with disabilities. At its Nov. 8 meeting, the board agreed to hold a public hearing on the proposal on Dec. 7.
More details emerge on affordable senior housing project on church property
The possible future home of the Culmore Clinic. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 26 on a major redevelopment proposal in western Annandale with 575 multifamily units, another proposal for Annandale and three in Seven Corners. If approved by the board, those proposals would be included in the … Continued
Limited COVID vaccine supply means getting group 1b vaccinated will take months
When Virginia moved into phase 1b for COVID-19 vaccinations, health officials anticipated getting much more of the vaccine than they are actually getting. As a result, it is going to take a long time – possibly until March or April – until everyone in 1b is vaccinated, said Danny Avula, vaccine coordinator with the Virginia … Continued