The City of Alexandria is calling on residents to help identify and celebrate community members who have reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years or more.
The City of Alexandria and the Successful Aging Committee will host a Centenarian Celebration on Tuesday, September 9, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Alexandria City Hall, located in the Vola Lawson Lobby at 301 King Street. The in-person event will honor Alexandrians who have lived a century or longer.
Residents can nominate centenarians by completing an application by Tuesday, August 12. All registered centenarians will be recognized at the event. The nomination form is available at alexandriava.gov/aging.
According to the announcement, participants will receive certificates honoring their lifetime achievements, and light refreshments will be served. The Alexandria Citizen Band will perform a special musical arrangement during the celebration.
The Successful Aging Committee, which is organizing the event, includes representatives from Senior Services of Alexandria, St. Martin de Porres Senior Center, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA), Catholic Charities, the City’s Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), and Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA).
To be eligible for recognition, individuals must be residents of the City of Alexandria and be 100 years old or older by December 31.
For questions about the celebration or nomination process, residents can call Senior Services of Alexandria at 703.836.4414, extension 110, or email [email protected].
