JABA is celebrating 50 years of service at their Wisdom for the Ages Open House on March 26, 2025 at 674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9 Charlottesville, VA 22901. This free event will run from 1 PM through 4 PM and feature opportunities to experience services for those 60+, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and intergenerational connections for all ages. Attendees will meet JABA’s new CEO Judith Selzer and learn about a variety of services that engage mind, body, and spirit as you age.
Demos & Presentations:
Chef Demo (1:30 PM)
Fitness Class (2:00 PM)
Medicare 101 Presentation (2:30 PM)
Live Music (3:00 PM)
Guided Tours 1 PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM
JABA invites you to celebrate 50 years of caring for our neighbors and look to the next 50 years with hope. By 2030, one out of four people in Central Virginia will be over 60 years old. JABA is committed to empowering you with the resources you need to age where and how you want so you are never alone on the aging journey. Since 1975, JABA has equipped independence, healthy aging, and a sense of dignity and fulfillment for all. During its 50 years of operations, JABA has provided:
Over 180,000 seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers services.
Over 1.7 million meals at centers and through home delivery.
Over 25,500 volunteers serving our community for 666,224 hours.
Experience an afternoon of joy, music, and education that will connect you with resources, meaningful connections, and inspiration to join JABA for the next 50 years.
ABOUT JABA
JABA’s mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. Aging services play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for people as they age and creating healthier communities. JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. JABA was founded in 1975 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3)non-profit in 1986.
Contact: Tish Blackwell, Chief Philanthropy and Communications Officer tblackwell@jabacares.org