It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Hofburg gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Vienna, VA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“We started with Always Best Care mid July 2021. They worked with us and her”
“I have been with Always Best Care for over a year. I have a neurological”
“Always Best Care truly took the stress out of my grandfather’s post-surgery recovery. I was”
“Pleasant experience with the care professionals who provided support and care. Lankgo was very helpful”
“We did not end up getting care from Always Best Care since our father uses”
“My family and I were blessed to find Rashid and his wonderful team of caregivers!”
“I'm writing this review as a friend and sometimes caregiver of a person with dementia.”
“Hi, Please know my Five Stars rating is very real & very honest! I reached out”
“My family has used Always Best Care for about five months now. We are grateful”
“Scott and his staff were excellent to work with. We quickly needed all night”
“My mother required some post-surgical assistance as she was healing from a knee replacement procedure.”
“Scott Maquire, owner is helpful and will work with you to develop a plan that”
“I had caregivers for my elderly mother from Always Best Care for close to three”
“Finding Always Best Care was a game changer for me and my mom (after trying”
“Our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services of Herndon was positive. Excellent communication and”
“Our family was delighted to have found Always Best Care Senior Services, having been recommended”
“With my wife bed bound and I the only caretaker, I was soon exhausted. Scott”
“I am a past client of this provider My mother was in hospice care and needed”
“Scott and his team provided excellent companion care for Mom as her dementia progressed. They”
“I had the good fortune to work for Scott Maguire at ABC following my move”
“Anyone reading this is likely where my family was. Completely exhausted and desperate. My husband”
“Wow--my family has worked with a number of companies to assist us through the years”
“Scott Maguire at ABC was very helpful when I needed to find an assisted living”
“I have worked with this company for many years as the leader in an assisted”
“Always Best Care has provided a wealth of knowledge. They helped me deal with”
“We started with Always Best Care mid July 2021. They worked with us and her insurance to provide me time to do things I needed to do. We have had the same caregivers for the past 3 years and we love them!! Brenda C. is absolutely terrific!! Jeanine is fabulous!! From the start, they have worked with and around our schedules, especially when we have had changes. Working with Scott M. the original manager/owner, and now with Rashid F., the new manager/owner has been really easy and enjoyable. Everyone as been easy-going and helpful.”
“I have been with Always Best Care for over a year. I have a neurological condition that affects my movement and balance. My caregiver has helped me make doctor appointments and attend weekly yoga. My caregiver is always punctual. I highly recommend the company.”
“Always Best Care truly took the stress out of my grandfather’s post-surgery recovery. I was so worried about how he would manage, especially since I couldn’t always be there due to work, but he was in amazing hands. The caregivers were compassionate, attentive, and made his recovery process so much easier. Knowing he was well cared for gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend their services!”
“Pleasant experience with the care professionals who provided support and care. Lankgo was very helpful with taking me to doctor's appointments, to the pharmacy, and entertaining my free time by playing cards. Rashid, the owner, has been so helpful, so understanding, and so kind and has helped me tremendously in my caring. I would recommend Always Best Care of Fairfax!”
“We did not end up getting care from Always Best Care since our father uses Medicaid, but they were very kind and helpful in connecting us with another agency who accepts Medicaid, and followed up with us to make sure we had reached the other agency.”
“My family and I were blessed to find Rashid and his wonderful team of caregivers! From the first day the emphasis was always on our father and how they could meet his needs and keep him comfortable. They took care of our dad as if he was a member of their family. The caring starts at the top with Rashid, who is amazing. He knew my father well and visited him often, always keeping us informed. He would be at the house to orient new care team members and introduce them to our father including weekends and shift change at 8 pm. When we could not be with our father, we knew he was in great hands. We were so fortunate to have found Rashid and his wonderful team of caring and empathetic caregivers, they were a blessing to us during a very difficult time.”
“I'm writing this review as a friend and sometimes caregiver of a person with dementia. She has received in-home services from Always Best Care for several years. Her home care aide, Brenda, helped my friend with things like organizing her files, paying bills, finding and keeping track of her things, canceling subscription items bought online and then not remembered, medication management, etc. She was kind, patient, and highly flexible. The company owner has also been wonderful to work with; kind, patient, flexible and responsive. I highly recommend ABC Senior Services!”
“Hi, Please know my Five Stars rating is very real & very honest! I reached out to Always Best Care S.S. (Fairfax County VA) & received the best customer service from Rashid after 11 exhausting calls. What I actually needed at that time they did not offer, but Rashid still proceeded to assist me. Rashid showed caring concerns and patience. Rashid even reached out on my behalf to others in his field of work as well provided me with further resources outside of his own practice! Not only did Rashid provide other resources, Rashid followed up with me the next day!! Mind you I missed the call/phone tag & Rashid still returned my call until we connected! That’s above beyond…. I was relieved of a lot of burden & false hope. The resources ended up being a huge success. So I want to highly recommend Contacting Always Best Care S.S. And have the pleasure I experienced with Rashid an awesome person, very professional top notch customer service for your needs. Rashid Farrell thank you for being you???? Octavia”
“My family has used Always Best Care for about five months now. We are grateful for the help and advice we have received. The home health aide sent to us has been outstanding and Scott Maguire has always been available for advice. We recommend ABC to anyone who needs its services.”
“Scott and his staff were excellent to work with. We quickly needed all night companions at the hospital and home for more than two months. Scott responded to our needs and provided some wonderful people. Highly recommend.”
“My mother required some post-surgical assistance as she was healing from a knee replacement procedure. Scott was very helpful in arranging a dependable and compassionate caregiver for the time which we needed the assistance. I could confidently attend to my work schedule knowing that my mother was receiving the help she needed for medication reminders, meal preparation, exercise prompts and having a supportive ear during the convalescence from Sue. I recommend Always Best Care Senior Services very highly.”
“Scott Maquire, owner is helpful and will work with you to develop a plan that works best for your situation. My mom loves here caregiver and I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services for peace of mind,”
“I had caregivers for my elderly mother from Always Best Care for close to three years, and I would unreservedly do so again. It took a little bit to find providers who were right for my mother’s particular needs (besides becoming increasingly frail, she had severe anxiety), and for my schedule (my mother was living with me), but owner Scott Maguire was extremely accessible and responsive, and ultimately we established an arrangement that worked well. The caregivers were honest, reliable, caring, and responsive to my feedback, and communication via daily logs and in-person reporting ensured I was aware of anything I needed to know. I found the advantage of working with a small company whose owner I never had trouble reaching or getting to understand my needs a huge factor in what made this agency work for me.”
“Finding Always Best Care was a game changer for me and my mom (after trying several other companies). Scott was professional and responsive. He found the perfect companion for my mom (Kendall). She was reliable, flexible, thoughtful, kind and an excellent communicator. Within a short time, my mom began asking when that "nice Kendall" was coming again. I cannot recommend ABC Senior Services highly enough. I will always be grateful for their services.”
“Our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services of Herndon was positive. Excellent communication and billing was easy.”
“Our family was delighted to have found Always Best Care Senior Services, having been recommended by another senior care agency. They quickly responded with excellent experienced care givers who were terrific in caring for my father, giving him the attention he needed. The personal attention given by the owner was terrific. The nursing consultation was also appreciated. I highly recommend this agency.”
“With my wife bed bound and I the only caretaker, I was soon exhausted. Scott and Always Best Care came to my rescue by providing me with the help I needed to get through this ordeal. The young lady that came 7 hours a day was a Godsend to me. She was attentive and caring and made my wife's life so much better, no to mention my own. I would not have made it through without her. Scott dealt directly with the insurance people saving me from having to manage any record keeping and payment issues. That also relieves a lot of stress. I would strongly recommend Always Best Care to anyone in need of such services.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mother was in hospice care and needed help and companionship and I couldn’t be there 24/7. Always Best Care sent providers to be with her and I can’t say enough good things about them. They were compassionate and skilled, and always there when I needed them. I could relax knowing that my mom was in good hands.”
“Scott and his team provided excellent companion care for Mom as her dementia progressed. They ran errands with her, provided meals for her and Dad, and generally kept her engaged and entertained during the pandemic. Scott was a wealth of knowledge and always available to help us navigate the disease and it’s effects. I highly recommend him and his team!”
“I had the good fortune to work for Scott Maguire at ABC following my move from New Hampshire to Virginia. I was with the agency for eight years until last month when I moved to Florida. Scott always cared about his clients, and had a knack for matching them with compatible caregivers. He was always available for questions and concerns. I had opportunities to work for other agencies between clients, but chose to stick with Always Best Care, because the name of the agency says it all.”
“Anyone reading this is likely where my family was. Completely exhausted and desperate. My husband and I had been primary caregivers for my in-laws when one ended up with non-COVID pneumonia and the other had a stroke followed by a fall-- all since early January. Now vaccinated, they were ready for outside help and wanted it to start right away. We had been talking to an agency throughout the process that came highly recommended, Old Dominion. But they were not able to turn around an awesome caregiver in 72 hours and recommended I call one of their friendly competitors-- Scott- At Always Best Care Senior Services in Herndon. Scott understood that we were looking for stopgap care until Old Dominion could find someone permanent and after a call Friday afternoon, he had someone at my in-laws on Monday, 8:00am. And she was terrific. It makes all the difference to have such a positive experience from the beginning. My in-laws were very pleased and appreciated that Scott had been upfront that the caregiver he had available had a thick accent and that, combined with a mask, might be challenging for someone hearing impaired. This is an issue for my mother in law and it made all the difference that she knew in advance. The other thing I appreciated is that all of Scott's caregivers are vaccinated or on their way. The one he sent was getting her second shot later in her start week with us. Unfortunately, my father-in-law is going to need a stint in skilled rehab, so we won't be continuing with Scott's wonderful caregiver. But Scott stepped up to help provide some insiders perspective on facilities. There was nothing to gain from that, except putting goodness out into the world. The process is overwhelming and it made such a difference to get his perspective. We could not have been more pleased to have had such a terrific experience and highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services if you or a loved one is looked for quality care.”
“Wow--my family has worked with a number of companies to assist us through the years in the Annandale area. This is the best. Scott Maguire--the owner is responsive, collaborative, and empathetic to unique questions and requirements. This is the company we will work with hereafter.”
“Scott Maguire at ABC was very helpful when I needed to find an assisted living facility for my mother. Later, when my mother's needs increased, ABC provided a very good companion for her. I recommend Scott and ABC without reservation.”
“I have worked with this company for many years as the leader in an assisted living community in the local Herndon neighborhood. I have found that the caregivers at "Always Best Care" were compassionate, caring and engaging with the the residents they served with our community. The management team at Always Best Care, in addition, were very responsive to any questions or concerns that we may have had and resolved issues immediately. The management team often visited their team members in the community ensuring that their employees were engaging with their clients and performing professionally in the "guest community". I would highly recommend this organization if you are looking for a team who can understand the needs of the senior as well as the needs of the family.”
“Always Best Care has provided a wealth of knowledge. They helped me deal with all the issues that appeared once my Mom got sick and could no longer take care of herself. Scott shared ideas and information. He was able to direct me to VA services I didn't realize my Mom was entitled. This money thanks to Scott has allowed my Mom to stay in her home and have services provided to her. I highly recommend Scott and his caring wonderful staff at Always Best Care.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting City Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Clarity or visit Neue Burg Teil der Wiener Hofburg, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Vienna, VA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Vienna, VA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Vienna, VA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Celebrate the release (and nab a copy) of the latest book in the bestselling Hunger Games series!Excitement for Suzanne Collins's new Hunger Games prequel is high at Bards Alley, so we're going all out with a party! Longtime fans and newcomers alike are invited to enjoy activities and refreshments at Vienna's indie bookshop as we count down to the official release of Sunrise on the Reaping on Tuesday, March 18.The party will feature trivia, a book club discussion, themed food and mock...
Celebrate the release (and nab a copy) of the latest book in the bestselling Hunger Games series!
Excitement for Suzanne Collins's new Hunger Games prequel is high at Bards Alley, so we're going all out with a party! Longtime fans and newcomers alike are invited to enjoy activities and refreshments at Vienna's indie bookshop as we count down to the official release of Sunrise on the Reaping on Tuesday, March 18.
The party will feature trivia, a book club discussion, themed food and mocktails, and a lookalike contest in honor of Sunrise protagonist Haymitch Abernathy. Costumes are encouraged -- come dressed as your favorite character or in your best Capitol outfit to enter our "Reaping" for a huge prize! Exclusive Hunger Games giveaways will also be available.
At 12 a.m., attendees can take home their preorders of Sunrise on the Reaping and purchase additional copies. The book is included in the standard ticket price of $30.38, with the option to add on guests. Registration is required through Eventbrite at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s...
Visit the events page on Bards Alley's website for more information.
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When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
VIENNA, VA — The spring season brings a number of religious holidays the region's diverse population celebrates, from the recently-ended Ramadan for Muslims to the upcoming Passover for Jewish people and Easter for Christians. One Vienna church will bring back an interfaith tradition with a Seder meal ahead of its Easter events.The Church of the Good Shepherd, a United Methodist church, will hold a Maundy (Thursday before Easter) on April 17 featuring a Seder meal.Pastor Eric Song started the tradition last year, inviting...
VIENNA, VA — The spring season brings a number of religious holidays the region's diverse population celebrates, from the recently-ended Ramadan for Muslims to the upcoming Passover for Jewish people and Easter for Christians. One Vienna church will bring back an interfaith tradition with a Seder meal ahead of its Easter events.
The Church of the Good Shepherd, a United Methodist church, will hold a Maundy (Thursday before Easter) on April 17 featuring a Seder meal.
Pastor Eric Song started the tradition last year, inviting his friend Jason Tepper, executive chef for Alexandria City Public Schools, to share his Jewish faith traditions and prepare a Seder meal. The United Methodist Church's Book of Worship encourages Christian-hosted Seders, allowing Jewish and Christian people to share a meal together with respect for Jewish traditions.
The popularity of last year's Seder meal prompted the church to do it again.
"Last year’s Passover meal was so wonderful that we wanted to celebrate it in the same way this year," said Song. "We have a lot to learn from each other, and it’s great to have friends share their traditions with us."
"May this Passover meal be a time of joy, reflection, and shared blessings," added Tepper.
Advance signups are requested by April 15 by emailing [email protected] or calling 703-281-3987.
That leads into the weekend of one of the church's key holidays. On Good Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., the church will hold a Tenebrae in the sanctuary, and it will be live-streamed online.
The church will host its Easter Sunday SONRise service in the church’s outdoor worship area at 6:30 a.m. on April 20.
A brunch in the church's Fellowship Hall will follow at 9 a.m. before an Easter egg hunt.
There will be another 10:15 a.m. Easter Service, which will also be availalbe online. Following the Easter service, Song will release about 70 live butterflies for children to enjoy near the church’s outdoor Living Cross.
The church is located at 2351 Hunter Mill Road. For more information, visit www.GoodShepherdVA.com.
Some restaurants inspected in February had perfect health inspection results, while some had violations seen at multiple restaurants.Emily Leayman, Patch StaffVIENNA, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department regularly inspects restaurants in the Town of Vienna, we continue to look at the latest inspection results.The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail...
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
VIENNA, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department regularly inspects restaurants in the Town of Vienna, we continue to look at the latest inspection results.
The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.
Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database. The health department cautions residents that multiple inspection reports should be used to evaluate a restaurant rather than a single report.
This week's report focuses on reports in February around the Town of Vienna. See inspection results below, and click on each link to see current and past reports for each restaurant. Some common violations were inadequate sanitizer concentrations to clean dishes and equipment, unlabeled foods, foods cold holding at too high temperatures, equipment in need of cleaning and foods stored on or near the floor.
Check back in the coming weeks for a report on March restaurant inspections once the health department posts all of them. Results are typically available two weeks after the inspection.
Westwood Country Club: 800 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 28
Wendy's: 411 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 20
Violations: No violations found.
Sweet Ginger Restaurant: 120 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 10
Violations: No violations found.
Chi MC: 126 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 10
Violations: No violations found.
Viet Aroma Asian Cuisine: 165 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 13
Caffe Amouri: 107 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 27
Roberto's Ristorante Italiano: 144 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 27
Marjan Carryout and Catering: 155 A Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 5
Violations: No violations found.
Ben & Jerry's: 136 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 14
Foster's Grille: 138 A Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 4
Violations: No violations found.
Taco Bamba: 164 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 25
Violations: No violations found.
MOD Pizza: 168 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 4
Papa John's Pizza: 112 Lawyers Rd., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 10
Vienna Thai and Bar: 226 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 10
Dunkin: 314 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 13
Sushi Yama: 328 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 4
The Maple Room: 377 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 13
Violations: No violations found.
Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef: 374 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 18
Magnola Dessert Bar & Coffee: 431 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 20
The Italian Gourmet: 505 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 27
Molly's Yogurt: 521 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 18
Chick-fil-A: 538 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. Feb. 27
Pizza Boli's: 262 A Cedar Ln., Unit# 1, Vienna, Va 22180
Last inspection: Feb. 6
Two teens in Vienna are organizing a service project to provide meal packs for food insecure children.Emily Leayman, Patch Staff|Updated Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 4:05 pm ETVIENNA, VA — For food insecure students, it may be uncertain where they will get their next meal outside of school. Two Vienna teens are being recognized for their efforts to address food insecurity among children.Kilmer Middle School student ...
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
|Updated Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 4:05 pm ET
VIENNA, VA — For food insecure students, it may be uncertain where they will get their next meal outside of school. Two Vienna teens are being recognized for their efforts to address food insecurity among children.
Kilmer Middle School student Juliet Lee and George C. Marshall High School 10th grader Jonah Lee received a Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant through Youth Service America to complete a community service project addressing hunger. Their event, Tiny Feet, Big Impact: Fun Run to Fight Youth Hunger, will be held on April 26.
The Lee siblings are among 45 young leaders across the U.S. receiving grants for projects with an ultimate goal of ending childhood hunger. Grant recipients will work on the goal through awareness, service, advocacy and philanthropic activities. The grant recipients' programs are part of Global Youth Service Day from April 25 to 27.
"Helping and supporting these youth grantees - ordinary people that make themselves extraordinary - brings the Stop Hunger Foundation closer to its objective of working toward zero hunger in the U.S.," said Roxanne Moore, executive director of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. "By investing in their efforts on [Global Youth Service Day], we hope to ignite the passion in other young people to join the fight against child hunger."
The Tiny Feet, Big Impact: Fun Run to Fight Youth Hunger event will bring together participants aged 4 to 12 at Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon. Participants are asked to donate two or more food donations, which will go toward weekend meal packs being assembled for food insecure students at Coates Elementary School in Herndon. Each meal pack will provide 10 essential food items with two days worth of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
The two teens have worked on other service projects with the Fairfax Community Emergency Response Team, Ronald McDonald House, Kids Give Back, The Lamb Center, Feed My Starving Children and Open Door Presbyterian Church. At Fairfax County Public Schools, where the teens attend school, an estimated 36 percent of students qualified for free and reduced price lunch as of fall 2024. Feeding America says one in five children face hunger in America.
Youth can sign up and find more information about the fun run online.
Patch has partnered with Feeding America since 2020 to help raise awareness in our local communities of hunger, a persistent national problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks and 60,000 local meals programs across the country, estimates that nearly 34 million people, including 9 million children — about 1 in 6 Americans — are living with food insecurity. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.
Citibank helds its grand opening in Vienna, marking the latest restaurant-to-bank conversion in town.Emily Leayman, Patch StaffVIENNA, VA — In the latest of former restaurant spaces converted to banks, Citibank is open in Vienna.Citibank held a ribbon cutting with local officials Tuesday morning at 201 Maple Avenue East, which is the shopping cent...
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
VIENNA, VA — In the latest of former restaurant spaces converted to banks, Citibank is open in Vienna.
Citibank held a ribbon cutting with local officials Tuesday morning at 201 Maple Avenue East, which is the shopping center with the new Call Your Mother Deli, South Block and other businesses. The bank is located in the former Noodles & Company space.
Ed Patterson, Citibank's region head for the central southeast region (DMV, Florida and Illinois), told Patch that the DC region is one of Citibank's six core markets. He said the new Vienna location helps address gaps in coverage.
"We are constantly looking for opportunities to optimize our network and as opportunities become available we attempt to take them or capitalize on them," said Patterson. "Vienna just happened to be one that fell into our overall strategy."
The 2,304-square-foot bank The space features an open floor concept and flexible seating, as well as technology to provide financial video games for children and mortgage and debt consolidation calculators for adults. A wall at the main bank desk has art depicting the street grid of Vienna, which Citi's head of U.S. branch network Mindy Mercaldo said is "our way of connecting to the Vienna community."
The bank wants the space to host community events and educational outreach in addition to its regular banking services.
"We want to change how we utilize our branch space, and we are encouraging the partners within the communities that we have, which our local team is building those partnerships, to utilize our space," said Patterson. "You can come, we will help facilitate financial seminars, partner with local community organizations, you want to have a meeting here."
Officials touted the benefits of financial education being offered in the space.
Del. Holly Seibold, who represents the town in the Virginia House of Delegates, said in remarks that the bank can serve young families who want to get their first mortgage.
"This is such a wonderful addition," said Del. Holly Seibold, who represents the town in the Virginia House of Delegates. "It's important that we continue economic growth in Virginia and specifically here in our community. This allows more access to the many folks in our community."
Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert reiterated the town's intent to be business friendly and can help businesses with their needs, from economic development to planning and zoning. The mayor noted that the bank is planning to add a future mural on the side of the building, which she said residents will appreciate.
"I love when businesses open in town. I love when banks open. It's a great service for our community," said Colbert in remarks.
While restaurants are abundant in Vienna's commercial corridor, several spaces have become banks in recent years. Along with Citibank in the former Noodles & Company space, conversions include Burke & Herbert Bank drive-thru location in the former Peet's Coffee space and Chase Bank in the former Outback Steakhouse building. However, Vienna gained a restaurant when the former SunTrust Bank location was turned into the short-lived Yellow Diner, now Carnegie Diner.
Patterson didn't comment on the restaurant-to-bank trend but noted that Citibank's real estate team is always scoping locations that meet its criteria.
"Banking in general is beneficial to the community because regardless of where the client is in their financial journey, we're here to help facilitate them to where they want to be," said Patterson.
Citibank has 32 branches in the DC metropolitan area. The bank recently opened a location in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington County and plans to open in the Anacostia and Georgetown neighborhoods of D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland.
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