Seniors in Action

Overview

Come be a part of the Seniors in Action (SIA) Program! A recreation program with a yearly membership designed for independent adults age 50+. Participate in a variety of programs designed to keep you healthy, active, and having fun! Build relationships and foster a sense of community while enjoying fitness classes, games, speakers, and social activities! The MCC Staff will help make your time at the MCC fulfilling and fun!

Membership is open to persons 50 years of age who meet eligibility requirements and have paid their annual membership dues to the McLean Community Center. Participants have access to all SIA activities however, select high demand programs may require a registration or a small fee. To remain a member in good standing, dues must be paid annually. Memberships are non-transferrable.

Questions? Please contact SIA Senior Program Coordinator Samah Habayeb at 703-744-9376 or email her at samah.habayeb@fairfaxcounty.gov.

SIA is a yearly program with three distinct sessions: Fall, Winter-Spring and Summer, with breaks between each session. SIA Membership: $100 per year/$48 MCC district residents.

Fall 2024 SIA Programming begins Monday, Sept. 16 and ends Friday, Dec. 13. Skip Date(s): No SIA @ MCC on 11/5, 11/8, 11/11, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29 and 12/6. Delayed Start: No morning activities on 10/14.

SIA August 2024 Calendar of Events

SIA Weekly Schedule for 8/12/24-8/16/24

Eligibility

To qualify for membership with McLean Community Center’s Seniors In Action Program (SIA, a participant must be 50 years of age or older and with minimal support to be:

• Able to orient correctly to person, place and time.
• Able to independently navigate to programs and through center facilities safely.
• Able to receive, follow and respond appropriately to instructions and emergency directives independently.
• Able to maintain personal care (eating, restroom usage, personal hygiene, medication management) independently.
• Able and willing to follow the Code of Conduct.

An individual who requires assistance with activities of daily living may be able to join in center activities if he/she has a companion or family member with them at all times and approval from center director.

All program applicants must meet eligibility requirements, participation guidelines, and adhere to the Code of Conduct for the MCC. MCC reserves the right to deny access to SIA Membership or to discharge a participant when program eligibility requirements are no longer met.

Appeals

Site based center staff will make the initial determination as to membership eligibility and advise potential participants of other resources that may better meet their needs. If membership has been denied, a potential participant may file a written appeal. The appeal should contain the facts pertinent to the case. Mail or personally deliver the appeal to the MCC Program Director. The appeal must be received within ten business days of membership denial. The decision of the Program Director or his/her designee shall be final.

General Weekly Schedule

(Weekly and Monthly updates are emailed to program members).