The Center Charlottesville, VA
  • Noon Year's Eve Party

    Noon Year's Eve Party

    Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 11:00am-1:00pm

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  • American Mah Jongg (Fridays)

    American Mah Jongg (Fridays)

    Friday, January 2, 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm

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  • Six Stitches in Six Weeks

    Six Stitches in Six Weeks

    Monday, January 5, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm

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  • Center Strings

    Center Strings

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm

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  • Bereavement Support Group

    Bereavement Support Group

    Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 3:15pm-4:15pm

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  • Memory Cafe

    Memory Cafe

    Friday, January 16, 2026 | 10:00am-11:30am

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  • Lunch Box Readings

    Lunch Box Readings

    Friday, January 16, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:30pm

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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.

Noon Year’s Eve Party
Noon Year’s Eve Party

Enjoy all the fun of a New Year's Eve party, just a little earlier in the day! Live music, dancing, food, champagne, and more. Reservations required by Dec. 26. Get tickets here.

Enjoy More Years In Good Health
Enjoy More Years In Good Health

Center members get access to a full spectrum of healthy aging programs. The best way to learn what Center membership can do for you is to attend one of our free monthly orientations. Learn more here.

News from The Center
News from The Center

Learn more about what's happening at The Center by reading our print newsletter. Check out the November/December issue 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 sustain the mission of The Center.

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How to Register for Programs

MyActiveCenter (MAC) is a convenient online tool to help you quickly sign up for the majority of The Center's programs. Set up your account in just a few simple steps! Attend one of our in-person trainings or use the guide below.

My Active Center Instructions
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The Center Café is Here!

The Center Café offers coffee, pastries, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches to the public. Your morning cup of coffee could be supporting a local nonprofit. Come and enjoy!