November 2026

Livewell Newsletter

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Wednesday Walks in October! October may be over, but it's still a great time to schedule your annual mammogram and "know your lemons".

Retiree Open Enrollment: November 2 - 20, 2026

Check out the Retiree Open Enrollment page and the Benefits Education section, below, for more information!

Retiree Open Enrollment Meeting (In-Person)

November 5: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Government Center, Board Auditorium

Join us for an in-person, general retiree benefits overview session, hosted by the Benefits Division. Open to retirees and their families. No advanced registration is required.

Retiree Health & Benefits Fair (In-Person)

November 5: 11 AM - 1 PM

Government Center, South Atrium

Following the meeting, the Benefits and LiveWell team, along with our vendor partners, will host an expo-style Retiree Health & Benefits Fair.

This event will include biometric screenings (no registration required), and a flu shot clinic (registration suggested).

A limited supply of the high dose flu vaccine will be available for those who are 65 or older. Walk-ins welcome on a first-come first-serve basis, as space and supplies last.

The fair is open to retirees and active employees planning for retirement, however, active employees may also attend to receive a flu vaccine, while space allows.

Retirees must show a government issued photo ID to participate. Active employees must show their Fairfax County Government Employee ID.

It's not too late to vaccinate!

If you haven't had your flu vaccine this fall, Fairfax County Government employees and retirees can still get their flu vaccine during the Retiree Health & Benefits Fair on November 5.

Walk-ins will be welcome, while space and supplies last. Active employees must bring their Fairfax County Government employee ID. Participants over 65 may request the high dose flu vaccine with proof of age, while supplies last.

Not able to attend on November 5th? No problem. The flu vaccine is widely available at in-network pharmacies and provider offices within the community.

HEALTHY LIVING IN RETIREMENT

Retirement is a new chapter filled with opportunities to focus on your health and wellbeing.

Use these practical tips and resources to help build healthy habits into your daily routine.



• Weekly Exercise Goal: 150 minutes (unless you have a chronic medical condition in which case, aim to get as many minutes as you can, safely).

• Holistic Approach: Incorporate different types of exercise into your routine that includes balance, aerobic, and muscular strength training activities.

• Accommodations: Utilize various exercise modalities to accommodate your medical needs/limitations such as recumbent bikes, upper body arm ergometers, and aquatics. Even if you have limited mobility, exercise is still possible.

• Functional Mobility: Incorporate stretching and activities of daily living (ADLs) into your routine to keep you mobile, flexible, and independent.



• Prevention: Stay ahead of potential health risks by completing your recommended preventive care appointments.

VIRTUAL RECOVERY

Headaches with Airrosti

November 12: 4 PM - 4:30 PM

November 17: 1 PM - 1:30 PM

Chronic head pain can be a debilitating and disruptive force in our daily lives. From reduced focus and increased sensitivity to missed work and social events, the painful effects of chronic headaches can seem inescapable. Sometimes it can be a sign of a more serious condition. 



Fortunately, most headaches, such as the extremely common tension headache, are benign and treatable. More severe cases of tension headaches, also called stress headaches, are commonly mistaken for sinus headaches or migraines. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fitness Remix: Latin Dance Zumba

November 4 & 18: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Government Center, EFWC

Fitness Remix is LiveWell's live group fitness program designed as a fun sampler to get you moving and introduce you to new types of exercise.

Open to all Fairfax County Government employees and retirees. All fitness levels welcome. No EFWC membership required!

Check out the complete 2026 Fitness Remix Schedule!

Turkey Bowl

November 6: Noon - 1 PM

Government Center, Ellipse

Come out and play in a friendly pick-up style flag football game with the EFWC.

Open to Fairfax County Government Employees. Fairfax County ID is required to participate. No EFWC membership required!

All equipment will be provided. Teams will be selected by EFWC staff on the day of the event at random. Please come dressed in athletic attire - jerseys are encouraged!

Registration is required and will close November 4th at 5 PM.

SLEIGH THE SEASON

CONTACT US

Sleigh The Season Prize Drawing

November 16 - January 8

Government Center, EFWC (Suite 114)

Are you ready to finish the year strong?

Whether you're a fitness regular or just getting started, this is your chance to build healthy habits, establish some consistency during the busy season, and get rewarded!

Drop a raffle ticket in the bucket at the front desk each day you work out--the more days you work out, the better your odds. There may even be some special bonus opportunities, so keep a lookout!

Open to all Fairfax County Government employees and retirees. EFWC membership or $3 paid drop-in fee required to participate.

Employee Fitness & Wellness Center

Hours of Operation & Contacts

Monday - Friday

6 AM - 6 PM

703-324-5590 (option 1)

Government Center, Suite 114

BLOOD DRIVE

INOVA Blood Donation

December 16: 9 AM - 1 PM

Government Center, Conf. Rooms 9/10

Save A Life--Donate Blood

LiveWell is partnering with INOVA to make an impact in the community, and we need your help.

Annie's Story

When Annie was pregnant with her daughter, blood type incompatibility caused the baby to become severely anemic. Starting at just 26 weeks of gestation, a fetal medicine specialist performed six in-utero blood transfusions, carefully delivering lifesaving blood directly through the umbilical cord.

After birth, Annie’s newborn daughter needed three more transfusions to continue her recovery.

Today, Annie’s daughter is thriving all because donors stepped forward to give blood when it was needed most.