For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2021
The City of Alexandria
Department of Recreation Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is
partnering to provide complimentary memberships to eligible City residents to
the nationally recognized SilverSneakers® program. SilverSneakers® is the
nation’s leading community fitness program designed exclusively for older
adults.
Founded in 1992,
SilverSneakers® helps older adults take greater control of their health through
a variety of fitness offerings that engages participants in more frequent
strength training, aerobic, and flexibility exercise by providing access to a
variety of venues and programming designed specifically for older adults. There
are more than 14.5 million people eligible for the SilverSneakers® benefit
through the nation’s leading Medicare Advantage health plans, Medicare
Supplement carriers and group retiree plans. For additional information, verify
eligibility and register with SilverSneakers®, visit SilverSneakers®.
In addition to
SilverSneakers®, RPCA will continue to offer traditional senior fitness
programs at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.). For a
complete list of programs and activities offered, visit WebTrac.
For additional
information on all programs and activities offered by RPCA, call the Patrick
Henry Recreation Center at
703.746.5557.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact or gladstone.harriott@alexandriava.gov call 703.746.5481, Virginia Relay 711.
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