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What is RCC Rides?
In case you haven’t heard, there is a FREE door-to-door transportation service for those ages 55 years and older who are no longer comfortable with driving.
The senior adult population in Northern Virginia is growing at twice the rate of the rest of the population. At the top of the list of emerging needs for older adults is transportation.
RCC rides was developed in association with NV Rides, a network of service providers currently operating volunteer driver transportation programs for non-driving older adults.
What: Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door rides for essential needs such as medical or dental appointments, shopping, personal care, banking and more. Rides are not for non-essential needs such as getting to and from the airport.
Where: The service area covers residents in the Small Tax District 5 boundaries of Reston, Virginia. Currently there is no limitation on driving distance. Please know, though, that some rides may not be able to be accommodated. Volunteers self-select ride requests and may choose not to drive farther distances.
Learn more click here, or call 703-390-6198
In case you haven’t heard, there is a FREE door-to-door transportation service for those ages 55 years and older who are no longer comfortable with driving.
The senior adult population in Northern Virginia is growing at twice the rate of the rest of the population. At the top of the list of emerging needs for older adults is transportation.
RCC rides was developed in association with NV Rides, a network of service providers currently operating volunteer driver transportation programs for non-driving older adults.
What: Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door rides for essential needs such as medical or dental appointments, shopping, personal care, banking and more. Rides are not for non-essential needs such as getting to and from the airport.
Where: The service area covers residents in the Small Tax District 5 boundaries of Reston, Virginia. Currently there is no limitation on driving distance. Please know, though, that some rides may not be able to be accommodated. Volunteers self-select ride requests and may choose not to drive farther distances.
Learn more click here, or call 703-390-6198
reston resourcesReston Community Center (RCC)
RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston RCC Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston 703-476-4500 • RCCContact@fairfaxcounty.gov www.restoncommunitycenter.com The creator of the Peanuts comic strip once said, “Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use.” At RCC, you can get all your gears moving and exercise your full potential by participating in an exciting array of activities to enrich your leisure lifestyle: develop and refine a skill, explore your creative side, and discover new places. The variety is amazing and there is something for everyone here. Reston Association (RA) 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston 703-435-6530 • www.reston.org Discover exciting trips, tours and events for senior adults with the Reston Association. ___________________________________________________ Cornerstones, Inc. (formerly Reston Interfaith) 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston 571-323-9555 • www.cornerstonesva.org Cornerstones is a nonprofit organization that promotes self-sufficiency by providing support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality childcare, and other human services. Dulles Chapter of the AARP Meets at Herndon Senior Center www.aarpdulles.org The chapter operates as a civic club serving the Northern Virginia community through education and volunteerism. Fairfax County Services for Older Adults 703-324-7948 TTY 711 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ This County agency coordinates a variety of programs and services including Seniors on the Go, Fairfax Area Commission on Aging and Fastran. Call the Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources Line above Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. 703-391-0105 • FISH@HerndonRestonFISH.org www.herndonrestonfish.org FISH, Inc. (Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help) is a volunteer, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with rent, transportation to medical appointments, furniture, utilities, medical items (including prescriptions) and other short-term emergency needs. Call the Assistance Line above Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Herndon Senior Center 873 Grace Street, Herndon, VA 20170 703-464-6200 • www.herndonseniorcenter.org This community-based senior center provides the 55+ community with a continuum of services in a supportive environment. Services are designed to be prevention- and intervention-oriented to meet the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the older adult. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) 703-503-3384 • olli@gmu.edu • www.olli.gmu.edu OLLI at George Mason University offers intellectual and cultural experiences in a welcoming atmosphere to Northern Virginia residents in their retirement years. Enjoy access to unlimited courses with no homework, no exams, no required college degree and no age threshold. Reston Useful Services Exchange (USE) PO Box 8922, Reston 703-873-7578 • RestonUSETimeBank@gmail.com www.restonuse.org Reston USE is a neighbor-to-neighbor time bank “barter” system with membership open to people who live or work in Reston or Herndon. USE connects people with various needs and others who can meet those needs on a volunteer basis. Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna 541 Marshall Road, SW, Vienna, VA 22180 703-281-0538 • office@scov.org • www.scov.org The Shepherd’s Center is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to promoting and supporting purposeful, independent living for mature adults 
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Celebrates Virginia Village Day
In January 2017, the Virginia General Assembly unanimously approved a Resolution to observe February 13 each year as “Virginia Village Day” recognizing aging-in place/aging-in community. The Village Movement began with Beacon Hill Village in Boston, MA, 16 years ago and is now a burgeoning, worldwide movement that champions an alternative approach for adults, as they grow older. Today there are over 200 open Villages and more than 150 in development in 45 states and the District of Columbia, 18 in Virginia, including Reston for a Lifetime. A thank-you to Delegate Ken Plum for his leadership on the Resolution Neighbors Helping Neighbors (N2N) in Reston In a January 2016 forum, Reston For a Lifetime introduced Neighbors Helping Neighbors (N2N), a volunteer model adopted from Fairfax County’s 50+ 2014 Community Action Plan. N2N begins with a survey to determine needed services and volunteers. Those receiving help and providing help can be both in some instances. N2N is envisioned as multigenerational, consistent with Reston's vision as a place for all ages. To learn more about N2N and how it can work in your neighborhood, contact Sharon Canner, Reston for a Lifetime – sharon.canner8@gmail.com More Ideas to Support Aging-in-Place While growing N2N, there are existing tools already in place to encourage neighbors to work with one anther to address service needs. For more than 40 years, the Useful Service's Exchange (U.S.E.) has operated in Reston. U.S.E. is a time-trading barter system that facilitates the exchange of services without monetary cost. One recent example includes a young mother (U.S.E. spans all ages) who bartered tax assistance and received baby-sitting credit. Digital recordkeeping now makes U.S.E. even easier to use. Yet another resource is NextDoor.Com, a digital social network that is connecting more than 60 neighborhoods in Reston. Registered users are provided a list of neighbors who have also registered (real names required). The network is a way to connect and talk with neighbors about concerns such as local events, recommended vendors, items for sale/give-away, crime-watch/alerts. Responding to concerns about public safety and security, the Fairfax County Police Department recently announced its intent to use NextDoor for updates and bulletins. Resources Outside of Reston Not a resident of Reston (Small Tax District 5)? Various community-based organizations across the County--Herndon Village Network, Shepard’s Centers (4 locations), Mount Vernon at Home, etc.--offer rides for 55+. Click on the map to display the desired area. A phone number will pop up. | ||||||