Seniors in Action

Overview
Come be a member of Seniors in Action (SIA)! A recreation program designed for independent adults age 50+. Participate in a variety of enriching activities that promote connection, cultivate relationships, a nurture a vibrant sense of community.
To receive activity updates, please email samah.habayeb@fairfaxcounty.gov. While membership is free, please note that some activities will have a small fee. Don’t miss out on fun opportunities---discover everything SIA has to offer and join the action today!
Fall 2025 SIA Programming begins Monday, Sept. 8 and ends Friday, Dec. 18.
Skip Date(s): No SIA @ MCC on 11/4, 11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27, 11/28, 12/5.
Delayed start: No morning activities on 10/13.
Questions? Please contact SIA Senior Program Coordinator Samah Habayeb at 703-744-9376 or email her at samah.habayeb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Registration
You can register through the following methods: online, in-person, or by phone.
In-Person and Online Registration for SIA takes place on Friday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m. Phone and email requests will NOT be processed until Aug. 18.
Online:
Click on the activity numbers on this page.
In-Person:
Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., MCC staff will open a room to allow patrons to sit and wait for registration to begin. MCC staff members will record the patrons’ names on an SIA registration list. This list will determine the order in which patrons’ names will be called once registration begins.
Note: Please make sure to have an MCC staff member record your name before you enter the waiting room.
Phone/Email:
Registration requests submitted by phone or email will be responded to on Monday, Aug. 18. Phone and email requests will NOT be processed until Aug. 18. Please contact 703-744-9365 or registrar@mcleancenter.org if you wish to register via phone and/or email.
SIA Exercise Classes
$54/$45 MCC district residents. The cost is per SAIL and 4Ever Fit course.
Exercise Attendance Policy
Due to the high demand and popularity of our SIA exercise classes, we’re introducing a new attendance policy to help ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to participate. Starting in the Fall 2025 session, SIA class participants are expected to contact MCC program staff when they know they are going to miss a class. To avoid unused spots in classes, participants who miss four consecutive classes without notifying MCC program staff of the reason for their absences may be withdrawn from the class.
Cost-Associated SIA Activities
Registration fees are required for these activities.
Field Trips
Natural History Museum
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Activity No. 9010.225
$46/$42 district residents. Cost includes transportation, lunch and tickets.
Library of Congress
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Activity No. 9016.225
$46/$42 district residents. Cost includes transportation, lunch and tickets.
Poetry Writing Workshops
Activity No. 9011.225
$18/$15 district residents.
W, 9/10, 9/17, 10/1
Line Dancing
Activity No. 9012.225
$18/$15 district residents
M, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20
Beginner Mah-Jong
Activity No. 9013.225
$18/$15 district residents
Th, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Beginner Spanish Language
Activity No. 9014.225
$42/$35 district residents
W, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Intermediate Bridge
Activity No. 9015.225
$48/$40 district residents
M, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24
Free Offerings
SIA Drop-In Activities
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10 a.m.-Noon | Mah-Jong Practice & Play | Mah-Jong Practice & Play | Bridge Practice & Play | Bridge Practice & Play |
SIA Special Events and Activities
Presentations
9/16, 9/19, 9/23, 9/25, 10/3, 10/7, 10/13, 10/15, 10/21, 10/24, 10/28
Technology Coaching
10/11, 10/25, 10/29, 11/1, 11/15, 12/3
Weekly Special Activities
9/10, 9/16, 9/19, 9/23, 9/25, 9/30, 10/1, 10/3, 10/7, 10/9 10/13, 10/15, 10/21, 10/22, 10/24, 11/13, 12/1, 12/3.
Book Club
Month/Date | Time | Book Title |
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8/12 | 9:30-11 a.m. | 33 Place Brugmann by Alice Austen |
9/9 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Frozen River |
10/14 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Arsenal of Democracy |
11/18 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Names |
12/9 | 10-11:30 a.m. | River of Doubt |
Stitch Club
Date | Time |
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Wednesday, 8/13 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, 9/17 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, 10/15 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, 11/19 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, 12/10 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Word Club
Date | Time |
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Thursday, 9/11 | 12:30-2 p.m. |
Thursday, 10/2 | 12:30-2 p.m. |
Thursday, 11/13 | 12:30-2 p.m. |
Thursday, 12/11 | 12:30-2 p.m. |
Garden Club
Date | Time |
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Friday, 8/15 | 12:15-1:45 p.m. |
Friday, 9/26 | Noon-1:30 p.m. |
Friday, 10/24 | Noon-1:30 p.m. |
Friday, 11/21 | Noon-1:30 p.m. |
Friday, 12/12 | Noon-1:30 p.m. |
For more information about special events and activities please contact SIA Senior Program Coordinator Samah Habayeb at 703-744-9376 or email her at samah.habayeb@fairfaxcounty.gov.