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#SeasonOfGiving: Thank you DC Seniors Cameo Club for bringing holiday joy to the children of the District – your dedication to serving our city is truly remarkable.
Enjoy more images from the 2020 Children of Promise Drive here: [email protected]/albums/72157717480482917" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157717480482917 | Ms. Senior District of Columbia Pageant
#HappyHolidays: Christmas is just a few days away! 🎄What’s on your list? Comment below. 📝
#GetVaccinatedDC
Let’s finish the fight against COVID-19. #GetVaccinatedDC
Join us in wishing the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, Ms. Virginia Ali, a Happy Birthday! 🎂 #LiveBoldly
Learn more about Ms. Ali’s contributions to the District by clicking here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCL85VEWVkg
Ms. Virginia Ali took us on a journey back in time for Black History Month as she shared about the early days of Ben’s Chili Bowl. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Join Ms. Ali as s...
#HolidaySeason : Join us for some holiday fun this season by attending some of our virtual events at daclvirtualevents.splashthat.com!
📸 from December 2019
#HolidaySeason: Join us for some holiday fun this season by attending some of our virtual events at https://daclvirtualevents.splashthat.com!
Image from December 2019.
Join AARP DC on Facebook & YouTube on 12/20 and 12/27 at 7:00 PM to view episodes of the award-winning, urban film depicting family caregivers in “Mama’s Girls”.
Dec 20-- https://aarp.cvent.com/MamasGirlsVA1220
Dec 27- https://aarp.cvent.com/MamasGirlsVA1227
Feeling sick? Get a free COVID-19 test today. http://coronavirus.dc.gov/testing
Feel sick or believe you were exposed to COVID-19? Unable to get tested through your doctor or at a clinic? Visit a public testing site: http://coronavirus.dc.gov/testing
#WellnessWednesday: December is National Pear Month. 🍐 Pears are full of vitamin C, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants—just make sure you keep the skin on to get the full health benefits.
Pears taste delicious in savory sauces or soups, lightly baked, or sliced fresh into salads. 🥗
#HappeningNow: Our nutritionist is currently giving some super healthy nutrition tips! Tune in – http://ow.ly/I2V250CFMVp
#TODAY: Stay active and eat mindfully by joining us and
DC Public Library today (12/15) at 1:00 PM for a special workshop focused on good nutrition during the holiday season.
All are welcome to join the virtual conversation. http://ow.ly/I2V250CFMVp
#Tomorrow: Stay active and eat mindfully by joining us and
DC Public Library tomorrow (12/15) at 1:00 PM for a special workshop focused on good nutrition during the holiday season.
All are welcome to join the virtual conversation. http://ow.ly/I2V250CFMVp
#HappyHanukkah!
On this first day of Hanukkah, I remember the story of the little vat of oil that was supposed to last for one day, but lasted eight. It's a miracle of light in darkness.
Let's continue to shine our light while giving hope to those around us.
#HappyHanukkah
Stay active and eat mindfully by joining us and DC Public Library next Tuesday (12/15) at 1:00 PM for a special workshop focused on good nutrition during the holiday season.
All are welcome to join the virtual conversation. ow.ly/I2V250CFMVp
It’s Get Covered America Day! Join Director Newland in spreading the word about the affordable health care that is available to everyone here through the #ACA.
If you’re uninsured, learn more at GetCovered2021.org and http://dchealthlink.com/. #GetCovered2021 DC Health Link
#DCSeniors – Leaves are being collected this week in Wards 3-7, in area E. Check your collection brochure or head over to; dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-collection to find your collection date!
Leaves are being collected this week in Wards 3-7, in area E.
Check your collection brochure or head over to; dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-collection to find your collection date!
#YouRakeWeTakeDC
#HonoringCentenarians: Happy 100th Birthday Ms. Marion Smith! Thank you Today Show for giving Ms. Smith a special birthday shoutout. 💙 #SmuckersBirthday
Stay active and eat mindfully by joining us and DC Public Library next Tuesday (12/15) at 1:00 PM for a special workshop focused on good nutrition during the holiday season. All are welcome to join the virtual conversation. ow.ly/I2V250CFMVp
#HolidayMemories: Reminiscing on all of the fun at Mayor Bowser's 2019 Senior Holiday Celebration. 🎁🎉 What was your favorite moment at the event? Comment below! ⬇️
Our Senior Service Network has a lot of fun and engaging virtual activities lined up for you #DCSeniors!
Find the best virtual event for you by clicking the following link: https://daclvirtualevents.splashthat.com
Tell a friend - we can’t wait to get active with you! #LiveBoldly
Mayor Bowser
Here are today's testing sites. Save time by pre-registering at coronavirus.dc.gov/register.
-Symptoms? Stay home and call your doctor.
-Doctor isn’t available or cannot give you a COVID-19 test? Visit a free public testing site near you.
-Stay home while you await results.
Did #DCPW miss your street? First check our live leaf map here; http://leaf.dpw.dc.gov/leafcollection/, and if you were missed send an address and I’ll make sure the teams are aware! - Jake #YouRakeWeTakeDC
Missed AARP DC's Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall with Dr. Stowe? Check out a full recap of the discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=219641542872190&ref=watch_permalink
Have questions about the coronavirus? We’ve got experts from Howard University Hospital and the DC Dept. of Aging & Community Living to provide answers on our Tele-Town Hall.
#HappeningSoon: Don’t forget to tune in at 11 AM! 📲
Join Dr. Stowe and Howard University Hospital at an upcoming #AARPDC Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall on Thursday, December 3. Get the latest on staying safe this winter.
#WellnessWednesday: It’s National Crohn’s and Colitis Week. There are many diets that can help alleviate Crohn’s and Colitis, including FODMAP and gluten-free diets.
Eating less sugar, soy, lactose, & carbs is a starter. Talk to your dietitian – make a new diet plan today!
#YouRakeWeTakeDC
Rake your leaves into your tree box space the Sunday before your scheduled collection week!
Area D this means you! We’ll be coming through your streets next week. -Jake
#YouRakeWeTakeDC
#HealthandWellness: Join us and DC Public Library for a nutrition and health discussion on December 15 at 1:00 PM. Learn more + register here: https://www.dclibrary.org/node/67586
Join Dr. Stowe and Howard University Hospital at an upcoming #AARPDC Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall on Thursday, December 3. Get the latest on staying safe this winter.
Tune in Tuesday, December 3 at 11 AM!
Join us with experts from Howard University Hospital and the DC Department of Aging and Community Living for a special coronavirus live Q&A on Thurs., Dec. 3 at 11am. Get the latest on staying safe this season. Call-in info ⬇️ ⬇️
Join the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs for a night of community, connection, and collaboration as they celebrate World AIDS Day. The celebration will include music, performances and a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV/AIDS
The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at 7 PM. RSVP at hrc.im/WorldAidsDay
Mayor Bowser
Looking to support our local businesses? Visit:
🛍️ http://shopinthedistrict.com to browse a directory of local businesses
🍤 http://dctogogo.com for food and drinks
#MadeInDC
Happy Thanksgiving from the Department of Aging and Community Living! Have a stellar and safe time – remember to practice a safe social distance!
As cases increase nationwide, protect your family: limit exposure to other people, require all guests in your home to wear a mask, and practice good hygiene.
We've created signs for you to print for your home or to share with guests before coming over: bit.ly/dcsignage
The Department of Energy & Environment is still actively enrolling qualified DC residents in #SolarForAll!
Please visit doee.dc.gov/solarforall to apply online or download an application. For application assistance, please call the Solar for All Hotline at (202) 299-5271 or email [email protected].
500 K St NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002
Take MetroRail on the Red Line to the New York Avenue/Florida Avenue Station you can walk to Florida and 5th Street and walk down to K Street. From the Red Line you may also exit at Union Station and take a D3, D4, D8 bus to 4th and K Street, NE. The Office on Aging is located at the corner of 5th and K Streets, NE.
To reach the Office on Aging Information, Referral and Assistance Line call (202) 724-5626.
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#WellnessWednesday: As the weather grows cold, a warm bowl of oatmeal is a great way to get your daily whole grains intake. Try adding fresh fruit, seeds, or nut butter for some extra nutrients. Alternatively, you can choose savory toppings like wilted greens, a poached egg, and salt and pepper. 🥣🥬 Join our staff nutritionist Charanya Sundar as she shares some tips on balancing meals with fibers, whole grains, and proteins.
#25Years: DACL celebrates the ladies of the Cameo Club on 25 years of elegance and community service. Congratulations! Thank you for being a great partner in the community. 👑💙 Cheers to 25 years! #DCCameoClub
#DACL staff shared a variety of helpful resources for seniors and adults with disabilities, ranging from nutrition tips to fighting senior isolation, for the Department of Employment Services’ Wellness Wednesdays Virtual Series. 📲 View each video session on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtuKf9sasflRh7pfXRrpW3w/videos Visit https://does.dc.gov/page/dc-paid-family-leave to learn more. ✔️
#Repost: Mayor Bowser officially designated the section of 16th street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza”. 🖤#MayorBowser
We appreciate all of the volunteers who helped us deliver meals to 3,000+ seniors! 💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While our volunteers are now staying at home to help #FlattenTheCurve, we’re thankful for the two weeks that they spent providing resources to #DCSeniors with us. 🥇 With Dutch Mill Catering, DC Yellow Cab Co, and Seabury Resources for Aging.
It’s still #SocialWorkMonth! Our social workers have been checking-in on the mental and emotional well-being of #DCSeniors since day 1 of the pandemic, and their work is truly appreciated. 💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Need someone to talk to? Give us a call at 202-724-5626. #CallAndTalk #DCValues 📞
#DCSeniors – let’s maintain our fitness while we’re at home! Join Ms. Shaw, along with other #FitDC staff, as they share some easy and effective home workouts. 💪🏆 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/lifeathome for more great in-home workouts. 💙💚 • DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Share this video to let others know how to stop the spread of germs in the District. To learn more visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
#BlackHistoryDC: Known in the District as “Mr. Black History,” Commissioner Charles Hicks has always been one to provide his community with culture, insight, and wisdom. 🖤✊🏿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join Mr. Hicks as he explains how Black History is truly American History.📚 #IAmBlackHistory #LiveBoldly
#BlackHistoryDC: Join Joe Bowser, a lifelong resident of #Ward5 and the father of Mayor Bowser, and Frank Wilds, Ward 5 ANC Commissioner, as they share what #BlackHistory means to them. ✊🏿🖤
#BlackHistoryDC: Ms. Virginia Ali took us on a journey back in time for #BlackHistoryMonth as she shared about the early days of Ben’s Chili Bowl. 🖤 Join Ms. Ali as she discusses how and why she always makes sure to contribute to the taste buds of Washington, DC with Ben's Chili Bowl. ✊🏿🥣 #IAmBlackHistory #DCValues
Mayor Bowser’s 2nd Budget Engagement Forum is #HappeningNow at University of the District of Columbia! 📝Join us - share your budget priorities! #LiveBoldly
#BlackHistoryDC: Ms. Selma Dillard is a living history book. 📚 She makes sure to contribute to #BlackHistory daily by collecting African American art & artifacts. 🖼 Join Ms. Dillard as she shares why collecting is important to her. 🖤#DCValues #LiveBoldly #IAmBlackHistory | DC Mayor's Office on African-American Affairs
#HappyValentinesDay! Our 2020 Cupid’s Kids campaign was a success! Thank you Mayor Bowser for your commitment to ending Senior isolation and all of the DC Public Schools/ Charles Hart Middle School that helped us spread love. 💌 #Watch to learn more about how #CupidsKids help put smiles on #DCSeniors faces. ❤️ #LiveBoldly #DCValues
#BlackHistoryDC: Rayceen Pendarvis, one of the District's #LGBTQ historians, sat down with #DACL to discuss black history through the lens of a native Washingtonian. 🖤✊🏿 What are some of your most memorable #BlackHistory moments in DC? 📝 Comment below! ⬇️ #TeamRayceen #Rayceen70 #IAmBlackHistory #LiveBoldly
#Aww: A group of students from DC Public Schools shared a medley of songs for #DCSeniors at the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center following Mayor Bowser’s 2020 Budget Town Hall, and handed out Valentines Day cards! 💙💌
#BlackHistoryDC: Ms. Senior DC 2019, Trinette Chase, shared a bit about what Black History means to her with #DACL. 🖤✊🏿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stay tuned for more #BlackHistoryMonth stories from #DCSeniors throughout the month. Your History matters! 📚#IAmBlackHistory #LiveBoldly Stay tuned for DC Mayor's Office on African Affairs events during Black History Month!
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 🏆 Dr. King, one of the world's most renowned civil rights activists, brought great change to African Americans nationwide, and left his mark as a leader, hero, and spokesperson for all people of color. What is your favorite quote from Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech? Did you walk in the March on Washington in 1963? Let us know - comment below! ⬇️ #MLKDay
#Aww: #DCSeniors prepared a heart-felt poem for Ms. Ward’s 100th Birthday! Beautiful.🎂🎈
#DCSeniors are currently competing in a Wii Fit bowling tournament at Hayes and it’s getting INTENSE! 🎳 Thanks #ScrippsNational for capturing the virtual competition! Stay tuned - the tournament will be broadcasted nationally. 🥇
#DCSeniors are owning the dance floor and they’re not holding ANYTHING back! Who can keep up⁉️ #HolidayCelebration 🎄
#DCSeniors went full force on the dance floor this morning during the Holiday Warm Up. Thanks #Kojak! 💪🏾 #FitDC
#DCSeniors are making their way in to Mayor Bowser’s 21st Annual Senior Holiday Celebration! 🎄🎉 We can’t wait to see you❗️#AgeFriendlyDC
The #DCArmory looks amazing! 💙 We can’t wait to see you tomorrow for Mayor Bowser’s 21st Annual Senior Holiday Celebration #DCSeniors! 🎄🎁#AgeFriendlyDC
#Santa just arrived to the #Vida Holiday Celebration! 🎅🏼 What’s on your Christmas list #DCSeniors? 📝🎄
#DACL is currently at First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church for their Annual Community Fair, and they’re giving away FREE clothing and household items❗️ Stop by and grab some merchandise before it’s all gone❗️ #DC #Giveaway
The folks at Hayes Senior Wellness Center showed off ALL of their moves during the Sandra Y. Johnson Band’s amazing performance. 🎺🎷🎸 Thanks for the beautiful sounds Sandra and the crew! 🧡#DCSeniors #LiveBoldly
#WellnessWednesday: The November 2019 Senior Spa Day was a success, once again. Thank you The Senior Zone for constantly taking care of #DCSeniors. We can’t wait until the next #SeniorSpaDay!
The Department of Aging and Community Living wishes you a #HappyHalloween! 🎃 Remember, it’s going to get #Spooky tonight. Have fun, stay alert, and watch out for ghosts! 👻🕷🕸 #Halloween
#2020Census: Today, #DACL shared a great deal of 2020 Census information with members of Vida Senior Centers. Thank you DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs and #Vida for allowing us time to have this important conversation! #LiveBoldly
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