The Center Charlottesville, VA
  • Art Together: Shared Studio Time

    Art Together: Shared Studio Time

    Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm

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  • Chakras

    Chakras

    Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:00am-12:30pm

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  • Small Group MAC Training (April 25)

    Small Group MAC Training (April 25)

    Friday, April 25, 2025 | 1:30pm-2:30pm

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  • Soul Expressions Dance Party (April)

    Soul Expressions Dance Party (April)

    Friday, April 25, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm

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  • Ranked Choice Voting Saturday

    Ranked Choice Voting Saturday

    Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 11:00am-12:30pm

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come + discover the power of healthy aging

Unexpected health benefits abound at The Center! Did you know that live music can be a pain reliever? Or that viewing visual artwork can have an anti-inflammatory effect? Volunteering can lower your blood pressure. Good nutrition or learning a new language can reduce your risk for dementia. Programs at The Center address every dimension of wellness so you can live more years in good health! Check out the full calendar here and subscribe to our weekly e-news to get the latest information delivered right to your inbox.

Program Registration with My Active Center is Live!
Program Registration with My Active Center is Live!

My Active Center (MAC) is a convenient online tool that simplifies the registration process. It just takes a few simple steps to create your account! Attend one of our in-person trainings, use these printed instructions, or watch this video. Learn how to find and register programs with this guide.

New & Improved Center Membership
New & Improved Center Membership

Starting April 1, all Center members will have access to a full spectrum of healthy aging programs, with fee-based programs available à la carte. Members can also choose to add on a “Plus” package that offers a highly discounted rate on fee-based programs. Learn More

News from The Center
News from The Center

Learn more about what's happening at The Center by reading our March/April 2025 newsletter here. Want to advertise with us? Learn more here.

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Thank You To Our Generous Partners!

Investing in the health of older adults benefits our community in myriad ways. Thank you to all of the partners who help us meet our goals.

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The Center is 65!

From our first 25 members in February 1960 to the thousands of annual visitors who come through our doors today, The Center is proud to have spent the past 65 years supporting older adults in our region. We know better than anyone that turning 65 doesn't mean slowing down. Over the course of this milestone year, you'll see new initiatives and many opportunities to celebrate and grow our commitment to healthy aging.

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Dementia Friendly

The Center is committed to being understanding and respectful of people living with dementia or cognitive impairment so that they can safely continue to engage in the community. Our goal is to provide supportive options that foster quality of life for the thousands of Central Virginians living with these conditions.