1. National Association Of Retired Federal Employees (Narfe)
City: Alexandria, VA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (703) 838-7760
Address: 606 North Washington Street
Description: Founded in 1921 by 14 federal employees, this membership organization promotes legislation benefiting retired civil servants. NARFE boasts about a half-million members nationwide. Contact the headquarters for information about local chapters.
2. Elder Crafters Of Alexandria Inc.
City: Alexandria, VA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (703) 683-4338
Address: 405 Cameron Street
Description: You’ll find such handcrafted goodies as quilts, cloth dolls, stuffed animals, carved wooden miniatures, woven baskets, pottery, and stitched, smocked, knitted, and crocheted babies’ and children’s outfits at this nonprofit consignment shop, just across the street from historic Gadsby’s Tavern in Old Town. It showcases an array of items created by area craftspersons ages 55 and older. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; the shop is closed on Monday.
3. Retired And Senior Volunteer Program (Rsvp)/The Campagna Center
City: Alexandria, VA
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (703) 549-1607
Address: 418 South Washington Street
Description: If you’re 55 or older and seeking an interesting volunteer opportunity, contact this organization for information about a variety of options in the Alexandria community.