[Archived] City of Alexandria to Offer SilverSneakers® Fitness Program at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center

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.