The Fairfax 50+ podcast is a series featuring discussions on issues, services, and activities of interest to residents 50 and over in Fairfax County, Va. 

Fairfax 50+ Podcast

The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is an opportunity to meet and connect with Fairfax County leaders, to learn about the latest county news and information, and hear more on specific Fairfax County programs and services.

On this edition of “Connect with County Leaders,” (April 2021) host Jim Person connects with Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the increase in vaccine eligibility – and the actual vaccine here in Fairfax County and in Virginia. Another big topic to dive into is the county’s fiscal year 2022 Budget and the recent selection of a new Police chief. 

To listen to other great Fairfax County podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts, and for additional audio content, tune in to Fairfax County Government Radio at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. 

For more Fairfax County news and event information, visit NewsCenter online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. 

For questions, call 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329) weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or email publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is produced by the Fairfax County, Va., Government.

Coronavirus Vaccine, FY2022 Budget and New Police Chief -- “Connect with County Leaders” Podcast

On this edition of the “Health and Safety” podcast, learn about Building Safety Month, an upcoming national EAS test and the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. Links to topics mentioned in this podcast can be found online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Health and Safety Podcast (May 19, 2021)

On this edition of the “News to Use” podcast, learn about Building Safety Month, several awards for the Park Authority, NCS summer camps, electric buses and a sale on RECenter passes. 

Links to topics mentioned in this podcast can be found online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

News to Use Podcast (May 19, 2021)

Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel Meeting (Aug. 3, 2023)

Police Civilian Review Panel Meeting (Aug. 3, 2023)

Fairfax 50+ is a podcast series featuring discussions on issues, services, and activities of interest to residents 50 and over. 

On this edition, the guest is Joe Belsan, an organic gardener and foodscaper who writes the gardening column for the county’s Golden Gazette newspaper.

This is Joe’s second show with Fairfax 50+ Podcast. He was here in the spring telling us how to start a garden. He’s now back to tell us how to steer our gardens through the dog days of summer. 

Follow Joe's column in the Golden Gazette each month. You can also contact him by email at foodscaper@hotmail.com with any questions you may have about gardening. 

To find county services for older adults, recreation and community engagement opportunities just call 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday – Friday; or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you do, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper and Fairfax 50+ E-News. 

Fairfax 50+ is produced twice monthly by the Fairfax County, Va., Government.

Fairfax 50+ -- Organic Gardener Joe Belsan Talks Summer Gardening (July 20, 2016)

The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is a monthly opportunity to meet and connect with Fairfax County leaders, to learn about the latest county news and information, and hear more on specific Fairfax County programs and services. 

On this edition of “Connect with County Leaders,” host Jim Person connects with County Executive Bryan Hill to talk about the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, which the Board of Supervisors approved on May 7. For more on the budget, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget.

To listen to other great Fairfax County podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts, and for additional audio content, tune in to Fairfax County Government Radio at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. 

For more Fairfax County news and event information, visit NewsCenter online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. 

For questions, call 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329) weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or email publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is produced by the Fairfax County, Va., Government.

“Connect with County Leaders” Podcast –- County Executive Bryan Hill on the Budget (May 2019)

Fairfax 50+ is a podcast series featuring discussions on issues, services and activities of interest to residents 50 and over. 

On this edition, host Jim Person talks with Diane Watson who heads up the Caring Group for the Spring Hill Community Village located in Lorton. Watson tells us about the group – how they got started, what they offer and also how they’ve been dealing with the coronavirus. 

For information on the county’s 12 villages go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/neighbor or call 703-246-8962, TTY 711.

You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ E-News.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in the Spring Hill Community Village -- Fairfax 50+ Podcast

Fairfax 50+ is a podcast series featuring discussions on issues, services and activities of interest to residents 50 and over. 

On this edition, host Jim Person talks with Jennifer Disano, executive director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University -- better known as Olli.

Jennifer was here in February to discuss the program’s spring offerings. That was right before everything turned upside down over the Coronavirus. So, she’s back today to tell us how they coped with all that -- and what kinds of learning and social opportunities Olli’s offering during their summer session. 

For more information on Olli and its spring session, go to www.olli.gmu.edu or call 703-503-3384.

You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ E-News.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Olli) Summer Highlights -- Fairfax 50+ Podcast (June 17, 2020)

Fairfax 50+ is a podcast series featuring discussions on issues, services and activities of interest to residents 50 and over. 

On this edition, host Jim Person talks with Phyllis Miller Palombi, a marriage and family therapist based in Reston and the Hunter Mill district representative on the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, and Dr. Richard Hilburn, an internal medicine physician who works at the Veterans Administration in Cumberland, Md.

They talk about the "new normal" that has happened with the coronavirus and how older adults -- in both the 50-65 age group and those over 65 -- are dealing with the fear and social isolation caused by COVID-19.

You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ E-News.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Older Adults and the "New Normal" of Coronavirus -- Fairfax 50+ Podcast (July 1, 2020)

Fairfax 50+ is a podcast series featuring discussions on issues, services and activities of interest to residents 50 and over. 

On this edition, host Jim Person talks with Robin McGlothin, director of philanthropy at Insight Memory Care Center, a Fairfax-based program that provides services to people with memory impairment and their families. 

She tells us about how they made program adjustments to provide services virtually and the kind of programming they are now providing. She also discusses a new initiative they have been involved with called Dementia Friendly America. 

For more information on, go to www.insightmcc.org 

You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ E-News.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Insight Memory Care Center Pivots to Virtual -- Fairfax 50+ Podcast (July 15, 2020)

Fairfax 50+ is a podcast series featuring discussions on issues, services and activities of interest to residents 50 and over. 

On this edition, host Jim Person talks with Linda Siam, Department of Family Services, about the Northern Virginia Senior Community Services Employment Program.

You can find more information about the program at https://vcwnorthern.com/scsep; by email at scsep@vcw@northern.com.  You can also call them at 703-827-3782.

You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ E-News.

To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Northern Virginia’s Senior Community Services Employment Program -- Fairfax 50+ Podcast

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Fairfax 50+ -- Organic Gardener Joe Belsan Talks Summer Gardening (July 20, 2016)

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