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 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.

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 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.

With the December 2022 newsletter we pay tribute to Susan Pettey for her commitment on the board and thank her for her service. Be sure to also check out the holiday events coming up. The Scottish Christmas Walk and the Viewing of the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights are just days away! It’s also our last year to have our long-standing December traditional dinner at A La Lucia. Register right away for any you are interested in participating in. Check out the full newsletter here!

AHA has had a tough summer with the loss of several members. In this issue of the newsletter, we remember Sherry de Vries and Molly Lunsford. Both will be missed. On a different note, we welcome Tegan Cohen as our new operations and member services co-manager. Our September calendar is full, so check out the opportunities and join other AHA members at one of the programs. Read about some of the Medicare changes going into effect in the upcoming years. As our summer comes to an end, read about the adventures that some of our members had during August. To read the full newsletter, click here.

AHA member L Liddle is remembered by other members for his friendship, instrumental part in the formation of AHA as an organization and continuous support and volunteer help. In July, we celebrated our new members with a well-attended social gathering. Our August calendar is short, but we have more events scheduled for the fall. Our second session of Stronger Memory™ will start up on September 7. To see full newsletter, click here.

Executive Director Cele Garrett shares update on AHA member survey data and talks about next steps.  AHA celebrates its 11th anniversary with a casual gathering at the Carlyle Towers. Interested in participating in a bereavement group? Read about all this and more in July’s newsletter.