Seniors Manassas: Good to be out and about

It certainly does feel good to feel good. I’ve jumped in with both feet this week and am enjoying being busy. My first “outing,” after fighting off pneumonia for a month, was going to a concert on Sunday.

The Prince William Chorale ended its season with a wonderful program of songs by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and others composers of that era.

A good friend, who now lives in Texas, has been visiting the area to help celebrate her granddaughter’s high school graduation. On Tuesday evening some of us joined her for dinner at a local restaurant. 

It was wonderful seeing her, exchanging photos and catching up with all the many things going on in all our lives.

Legal services
A representative from Northern Virginia Legal Services will be at the center Monday. Ron Settle will be available, by appointment only, to help with problems and concerns for seniors. Call the center at 703-792-6405 to reserve a time to visit with him.

Commission on Aging
The Commission On Aging will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Woodbridge Senior Center.

Time to renew
It’s time to renew membership in the Manassas Center. For residents of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park the fee for a full year of service remains at $18.50. The center, on Mosby Street in Manassas, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, the center is open most Wednesday evenings until 8 p.m. with a light supper being served, followed by a special program.  Senior citizens are invited to visit the center and discover all that’s available for their enrichment.

SmartTrip cards
PRTC offers a Senior SmarTrip card to citizens at least 65 years old. This card offers discounts on all PRTC services as well at services on participating regional transit. The card is accepted by Metrorail, Metro bus, DC Circulator, Fairfax Connector and Dash. Proof of age is required.

For information call 703-730-664 or check out http://www.PRTCtransit.org.

Happy Hoofers
I went back to the Happy Hoofers on Monday and it was great seeing everyone. Tuesday we performed at the Gainesville Rehabilitation and Medical Center. That facility is celebrating its third year anniversary in July, and the Hoofers have been entertaining there since shortly after it opened.

The Manassas Senior Center is at 9320 Mosby St., Manassas. Call 703-792-6405.