The Burke Centre Conservancy is pleased to support community seniors through a variety of activites, resources and other services designed specifically for those who are age 55 and older.

Community-based Seniors Programs

• A generous pool membership program for eligible seniors who are Conservancy members in good standing.
• Annual Bus Trip to nearby destinations such as the White House (when tours are available), the Mormon Temple, etc.
• Support of two seniors groups -- the Burke 55'ers and the Burke Cove Seniors. Each year, these two local groups offer special guest speakers, luncheons, day trips, flu/pneumonia shot clinics and more for community seniors.
• Volunteer opportunities supporting the Conservancy are available to seniors throughout the year.

For more information about Conservancy programs for seniors, please contact Rita at (703) 978-2928 or click here to send an e-mail inquiry. Please also visit related sites that are linked below for additional benefits and resources designed especially for seniors.

Fairfax County Programs for Seniors Fairfax County is home to more than 80,000 residents age 60 and over. Use the above link to view employment and volunteer opportunities, health services, housing programs, leisure activities, long-term care and transportation services provided by the county for those ages 60 & up — the fastest growing segment of our population. You will also find links to county services and information for caregivers and people with disabilities.

Shepherd's Centers of America

A network of interfaith community-based organizations that provide meaning and purpose for adults 50 years and older. All Shepherds' Centers have a commonly understood mission to empower older adults to use their wisdom and skills for the good of their communities. Life-long learning opportunities and social services are provided through partnerships with many faiths and the community at large. Volunteers are the leaders in providing in-home and community-based services for their neighbors. The vision is that individuals will experience meaningful lives through all phases of their mature years.

Current Programs

The Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke (SCFB) offers free transportation for medical appointments to older adults in the Fairfax-Burke area who are unable to drive. A volunteer will accompany you to a doctor, dentist, or therapy appointment. Please call the SCFB office at 703-877-2280 three days to one month in advance to request transportation.

Volunteer drivers and office workers to arrange rides are urgently needed for this program. Please call the SCFB office to volunteer to help.

Bi-monthly Lunch N' Life programs are the first phase of activities organized by the Fairfax-Burke Shepherd's Center. Interesting programs and good food are the platform for introducing the community to the Shepherd's Center concept and inviting attendees to participate in laying the groundwork for the future.  Future activities will be determined based on surveys on needs of adults 50 years and older in the Fairfax-Burke area.

For more information, contact:

The Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke, 703-877-2280. Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to join with us in building a better future for all people over age 50.