Seniors in Action

Happy seniors participating in SIA activities

Registration opens on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. You can register through the following methods, online, in-person, or phone.

Online:
Visit our interactive linked guide or click on the activity numbers on this page.

In-Person:
To accommodate the expected turnout, we will open a waiting room at 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, please sign-in and at 9:00am, participants will be called to register in the order they arrived.

Phone:
Call our registration line at (703)-744-9365 starting at 9 a.m., and a staff member will assist you with registration.

Overview

Come be a part of the Seniors in Action (SIA) Program, a recreation program 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. SIA Program Coordinator Samah Habayeb will help make your time at the MCC fulfilling and fun!

Winter/Spring 2025 SIA Programming begins Monday, Jan. 6, and ends Friday, May 23. Skip Date(s): No SIA @ MCC on 1/20, 1/22, 2/17, 3/26, 4/9, 4/30 and 5/21.

SIA General Weekly Schedule (Weekly and monthly updates are emailed to SIA Program Members and posted on this SIA webpage).

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

SIA December 2024 Calendar of Events

SIA Weekly Schedule for 12/9/24-12/13/24

SIA Specialized Activities

Beginner Bridge Lessons
Bridge is brain fitness. It is composed of three major aspects—bidding for contracts, play of the hand and defense. In beginner bridge, we focus on basic concepts of bidding. We also include some concepts of play of the hand and defense.
Activity No. 9006.325
9 lessons @ 2 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents
M, 1/27-3/31         12:30-2:30 p.m.
Beginner Conversational Spanish Lessons

These beginner conversational lessons are designed to meet the needs of individuals who are interested in learning a foreign language in a more flexible and relaxed setting. They are designed for students who are at the same level and have the same interests.

Activity No. 9007.325
7 lessons @ 90 mins, $7/$5 MCC district residents
F, 1/10-2/21         12:30-2 p.m.

SAIL Exercise Classes

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. In 60 minutes, SAIL provides exercises to help improve balance, flexibility, strength (using both dumbbells and leg weights) and cardio.

Activity No. 9002.325
18 lessons @ 1 hr, $54/$45 MCC district resident
M, 1/6-5/19         9-10 a.m.

Activity No. 9003.325
18 lessons @ 1 hr, $54/$45 MCC district resident
Tu, 1/7-5/20         9-10 a.m.

Activity No. 9004.325
19 lessons @ 1 hr, $54/$45 MCC district resident
Th, 1/9-5/22         9-10 a.m.

Activity No. 9005.325
20 lessons @ 1 hr, $54/$45 MCC district resident
Th, 1/10-5/23         9-10 a.m.

 

Time Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
9-10 a.m. SAIL Exercise 9002.325 SAIL Exercise 9003.325 SAIL Exercise 9004.325 SAIL Exercise 9005.325
10 a.m.-Noon Mah-Jongg Practice and Play Mah-Jongg Practice and Play Bridge Practice and Play Bridge Practice and Play
12:30-2 p.m. Beginner Conversational Spanish Lessons 9007.325
12:30-2:30 p.m. Beginner Bridge Lessons 9006.325

SIA Social

Potluck Socials are held bimonthly.

Event Date Time Activity
Taste of Winter Tuesday, 1/28 1:30-3 p.m.

Book Club

Month/Date Time Book Title
Tuesday, 12/10 9:30-11 a.m. “Solito: A Memoir” by Javier Zamora
Tuesday, 1/14 9:30-11 a.m. "Unfinished Love Story" by DK Goodwin
Tuesday, 2/11 9:30-11 a.m. "So This is Happiness" by N. Williams 
Tuesday, 3/11 9:30-11 a.m. To be determined
Tuesday, 4/8 9:30-11 a.m. To be determined
Tuesday, 5/13 9:30-11 a.m. To be determined

Garden Club

 

Date Time
Friday, 12/13 Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, 1/17 Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, 2/21 Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/14 Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/18 Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/16 Noon-1:30 p.m.

Stitch Club

 

Date Time
Wednesday, 12/11 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/15 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/12 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/16 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/14 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Speakers & Special Events

Date Time Event
Monday, 12/9 3-4 p.m. Line Dancing Workshop(s) Ms. Joana DiPaolo
Monday, 12/9 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bridge Refresher Workshop Mr. Steven Rothman
Friday, 12/13 Noon-2 p.m. Holiday Jazz Performance Mr. Nathaniel Aguilar

For more information about special events and activities please visit the interactive guide or contact SIA Senior Program Coordinator Samah Habayeb at 703-744-9376 or email her at samah.habayeb@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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