Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Why social health is key to happiness and longevity

You know it’s important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health — and explains why it may be the missing key to living a longer and happier life.
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Best Blueberry Muffins

Why make a run to the bakery when you can make delicious homemade blueberry muffins in the comfort of your own home? With a tender and sweet crumb and juicy bursts of berries, these muffins are a simply irresistible treat!
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How to Improve Bone Density

Keeping your bones strong is smart at any age. Follow along in this video as Samantha walks you through exercises you can perform daily to help improve posture and balance, in addition to bone density!
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All About the Red-Tailed Hawk

Check out this short video about the Red-Tailed hawk that’s native to North America.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

The Ballyshaners Saint Patrick’s Parade – March 1 – 12:30 pm – 
King and St. Asaph Streets

The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Parade will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Old Town Alexandria. The parade starts at the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Streets and proceeds east on King Street, turning left onto Lee Street and then left onto Cameron Street, and finishing at the corner of Pitt and Cameron Streets. Viewing the parade is free to the public and features pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups, and a host of other performers and entertainment. It’s a fantastic day to spend with family or friends!

Money Talk for Women – Tuesday, March 4: 6:00pm – 7:45pm – Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Large Meeting Room

Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
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Senior Services of Alexandria’s “SSA Connection Live,” Wednesday, March 19, 10 – 11:30 am,
Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3820 Seminary Road

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) will take its weekly newsletter “SSA Connection” live at a fun event on Wednesday, March 19, 10 am at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road in Alexandria.
The program will follow the newsletter format including: a “Ted Talk;” fitness segment; cooking demonstration; local happenings and a fun “sing-along.” The event is free, but please rsvp by emailing events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.
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On February 27, 2025   /   Events