3531 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC - 20010
3531 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC - 20010
Mary's Center manages the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center (Ward 1) and the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center (Ward 4) which are supported by the DC Office on Aging. Located at 3531 Georgia Avenue NW and 324 Kennedy Street NW in Washington DC, the Wellness Centers feature a gamut of health and social services tailored to DC residents 60+. Both facilities have a state-of-the-art gym and group exercise studio, teaching kitchen, reading room and computer lab, among other amenities. The fitness program includes daily studio classes such as yoga, tai chi, zumba, circuit training, and aerobics in addition to individual fitness counseling and support groups. One-on-one nutrition counseling is also available in addition to nutrition education classes and cooking demonstrations. Other activities available include art, massage therapy, reflexology, card and board game sessions, quilting groups, driver safety courses and outings to the theater, farmers market, and more. The staff at the Senior Wellness Centers genuinely care about the seniors they serve and are available to link seniors with other health and social services as needed in addition to planning a packed schedule of fun and educational activities. All services at the Centers are free of charge for DC residents 60+. To participate, seniors must simply fill out a registration form (available in person only at the Senior Wellness Center) and a medical clearance form.