Are you aging without a family member or friend who could take on the role of your caregiver or health care decision-maker? Trying to figure out what decisions and actions will help you stay in charge of your life as you grow older? Aging Solo, part of Iona's Take Charge/Age Well Academy's curriculum for Baby Boomers, […]

Using email and surfing the Internet opens up so many possibilities -- connection to friends and family, convenience of shopping and banking online, and a world of information at your fingertips. But our online lives may also bring exposure to fraudsters. Learning how fraudsters operate and what they are looking for will help you navigate […]

Please join us at Iona on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 PM for an engaging and enlightening lecture with Washington Concert Opera (WCO) co-founder Peter Russell. The lecture will explore WCO’s upcoming performance of Beethoven’s Leonore and the history surrounding it. Inspired by Napoleonic ideals and fervent nationalism, Leonore is best known as the first […]

Join us for a free Lunch & Learn with textiles artist Lauren Kingsland on Wednesday, February 15 at 12:30 PM. Learn about Lauren’s creative process and inspiration. Lauren Kingsland has been making quilts professionally since 1988. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and shows and is in public and private collections throughout the country. She […]

Join us for a free Lunch & Learn with ceramic artist Liz Lescault on Tuesday, February 21 at 12:30 PM. Learn about Liz’s creative process and inspiration, and enjoy a special guided tour of the Richard & England Gallery at Iona. An accomplished ceramic artist, Liz is known both for her biomorphic sculptures and her vessel forms. […]

This spring, Iona’s Take Charge/Age Well Academy is offering a new series for women who identify as lesbian/gay/bisexual/trans/queer older adults. The program will provide successful aging guidance and inspiration in a positive and supportive setting. Join us to learn about adequate available housing, identify long-term care options, and explore the legal, financial, health, and life […]

Please join Lauren Kingsland at Iona for a Legacy Quilts Hands-On Lecture on Wednesday, March 22 from 3-5 PM. Cost for this class is $25, which includes the book, “The Scrapbook You Can Sleep Under” and practice materials. After a brief tour of the Gallery with Lauren Kingsland, participants will learn how to create simple quilts […]

Here at Iona, we know that it can be difficult to plan special time with your partner, spouse, parent, other family member, or friend — especially if you are also navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. That’s why we offer Memory Cafés for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers, family […]

This session will cover examples of exploitation, how to identify potential abusers, and resources and strategies for protecting yourself. How are frauds communicated to the senior community? Are safeguards in place? Join us to learn how to tap into the right supports and resources. Success stories and volunteer opportunities will also be highlighted. Guest Speakers: […]

Help us celebrate the current featured Guest Artists in the Lois & Richard England Gallery at Iona! Join us for our Meet the Artists Reception, a lively community event featuring refreshments and live music, on Friday, April 7, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, and enjoy artworks by Lauren Kingsland and Liz Lescault. Let us know that […]

TOWN HALL DISCUSSIONS Thursday, April 13 from 10:30 AM -1:00 PM Riggs La Salle Recreation Center 501 Riggs Road NE, Washington, D.C. 20011 The DC Office on Aging (DCOA) is hosting a series of town hall discussions on the 2018 DCOA budget. This is your opportunity to speak with DCOA Executive Director Laura Newland about […]

MOVING TOWARD AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY Monday, April 17 at 12:30 PM St. Albans Satterlee Hall: 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW Age-Friendly DC is leading the charge to transform the District into an easier place to grow older. Join Gail Kohn, Age-Friendly DC Coordinator, for a community consultation to share your ideas for the future. Visit Age-Friendly […]