Catch the Summer News in the July Newsletter
After studying the data results from the 2022 AHA Member Experience Survey, the AHA Board created a Core Planning Committee to determine what most needed to be addressed. Three goals were identified and then teams of both AHA members and volunteers were named to produce strategies to address these goals. Find out more specifics about the process in the “Getting Member Input – How are We Doing?” article in the newsletter.
A group of AHA members and volunteers are starting up a new program called “Grief Support: A Journey of Many Roads.” Are you interested in seeing other additional new programs? Would you be willing to facilitate a program? Read the article “Grief: A Journey of Many Roads” and other news in the full July Newsletter.
June Newsletter is Hot Off the Press!
Front page article highlights AHA’s 12 year anniversary celebration on May 25. The June calendar includes events with special guest speakers – be sure to check out the June calendar and the Program and Community Notes for details. AHA will begin an informal, in-person bereavement support group soon and would like to know if you are interested in joining the group. Details are shared in the article on page three. As always, AHA thanks the outstanding support we get from our volunteers! Our volunteers are critical to our mission. Read about this and more in the full newsletter.
AHA Celebrates 12 Years of Service
Nearly fifty AHA members, staff and volunteers gathered on May 25 to celebrate AHA’s 12 year anniversary. The celebration began with AHA director Cele Garrett sharing a video of the three founders of AHA – Dick Moose, Judith Jones and Ernie Lehmann. Cele talked about the accomplishments that AHA has made and recognized and thanked Ernie Lehmann in the audience. AHA membership manager Loretta Darst recognized the members and volunteers and talked about the special relationships that develop between them. The celebration ended with everyone toasting a glass of bubbly to the wonderful community that AHA serves.
May Newsletter is Available
We close out April with a successful Spring2ACTion campaign. Thank you to each and every one who contributed and to all of you who support us throughout the year. This month, we celebrate our thirteen anniversary and we have so much to be grateful for. Read about our planned celebration on May 25 and other news in the full May 2023 newsletter.
AHA Member Alan Dinsmore Appointed to Commission on Aging
Congratulations to Alan Dinsmore for being recently appointed by City Council to a term on the Commission on Aging. The COA advocates for the needs of older residents in Alexandria and advances programs and services that address the needs of older Alexandrians, especially for (but not exclusively) low-income residents. Alan is an excellent choice to be on the Commission. He is actively involved in our AHA community, serving on the AHA Member Services Committee and volunteering for transportation needs. Alan is known for not only bringing AHA members to medical appointments, but also to social events. Join us in congratulating Alan.
April Newsletter is Hot off the Press!
Lots of exciting news in April’s newsletter! AHA’s annual fundraising campaign is on April 26. Jane King rejoins the AHA Board as secretary, bringing her experience from previously serving terms as board chair and secretary. We welcome and celebrate two new volunteers. AHA office co-manager Tegan Cohen closes out her performances at Little Theatre of Alexandria after drawing large audiences of AHA members, volunteers and friends. Read about all this and more in the full April newsletter.
StrongerMemory™ Starts New Session on April 5
AHA is pleased to bring back StrongerMemory™ beginning on Wednesday, April 5 at 3pm. Participants will meet virtually every Wednesday until June 21, 2023 with AHA volunteer Roberta McGregor again facilitating the program. This is a Zoom program limited to members only. If you missed the opportunity to join the series we offered in 2022, join us now. Register on AHA Hub or with the AHA office at 703-231-0824 or AHA@AtHomeInAlexandria.org. For a couple in a household, both parties can share one spot in the program.
AHA! March Newsletter is available!
AHA remembers two members: Lenore Holm and Susan Bell. AHA member Brenda Bloch-Young shares the poem she created using AI. Our calendar is full with both in-person and Zoom events. Alan Dinsmore shares the importance of having an emergency go-bag. We’re happy to introduce two new volunteers. Read more about all this and more in the full newsletter.
February Newsletter is hot off the Press!
AHA February Newsletter has lots of good news! We welcome our new volunteer manager Jenifer Eoff and share results of our year-end fundraising campaign. We are so grateful to our supporters and volunteers who enable us to continue our mission. Check out what’s happening with AHA members , volunteers and staff. Read about all this and more in the full AHA February Newsletter.
Lots of News to Share in January 2023
Lots of good news in January! Several changes to the AHA Board of Directors will take place in January 2023. We welcome Virginia Kress and Shelly Schwab as new board members. Kathie Fricke steps down from serving as treasurer and her successor is John Veldhuis. Beginning in January, the AHA member directory will be provided in an easy-to-read format by email in the January and July eBlast. Read about this and catch up on other news in the January 2023 Newsletter.