Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Why don’t vampires cast reflections?

Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires reflect.
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Easy Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Natasha’s Kitchen’s shows you how to make a yummy beef stroganoff.
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Cardio for Healthy Hips

Join Andi as she guides you through a cardio circuit featuring an enjoyable workout promoting healthy hips. Maintaining healthy and active hips can improve balance, reduce the risk of falls, and enhancing your overall quality of life. Perfect for seniors, these movements are designed to keep your hips healthy and active.
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History of a Haunted Halloween

Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Yoga At The Library with Human Kind Yoga Collective – Monday, November 4 -6:30pm – 7:30pm – James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together – one breath at a time. Human Kind Yoga Collective is excited to offer a free, all-levels flow yoga class every Monday from 6:30-7:30PM EST at the James M. Duncan Branch Library in Alexandria!
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Senior Services of Alexandria Event – “Volunteering for Seniors and Engaging Activities in Retirement “- Wednesday, November 20 – 10 am – 12 pm – Beth El Hebrew Congregation – 3830 Seminary Road

Join Senior Services and several local non-profits including the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Computer Core, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and ALIVE! to hear about all the wonderful opportunities to volunteer and engage in our community. Several other local non-profits will be in attendance to talk about their volunteer opportunities. The event is free and open to the public. Please register by sending an email to events@seniorservicesalex.org or calling SSA at 703 836 4414 ext. 110.

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