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How Language Shapes the way we Think

There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world — and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language — from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian — that suggest the answer is a resounding yes. “The beauty of linguistic diversity is that it reveals to us just how ingenious and how flexible the human mind is.”
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Potato Latkes Recipe for Hanukkah

Try this simple recipe for holiday latkes.
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Two-Minute Meditation for Winter

A short meditation by the Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program.
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History of the Holidays: Hanukkah

This short video talks about the traditions of Hanukkah.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Grand Gaming Melee – Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) – Saturday, December 28: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Large Meeting Room

Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game.
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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon, Thursday, January 2: 1:30pm – 2:30pm –  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library – Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members!
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SSA’s January 17th Event – Alexandria’s “Age Friendly Plan”
10 to 11:30 am The Lee Center – Exhibition hall (lower level)
1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria

The Alexandria Commission on Aging and the Division of Aging & Adult Services are updating the City’s Age Friendly Strategic Plan. This updated plan will be presented to City Council and, when approved, will guide funds and services for Alexandria’s older adult population. We want to hear from you on what the priorities should be for older adults residing in Alexandria, and how to improve city services and policies. We ask that you complete a short survey on aging services and needs before the January 17th event. Click here to complete. If you need assistance, please call 703.726.3339. The event is free, but ask that you RSVP by emailing events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

 

 

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On December 26, 2024   /   Events