Senior Services of Alexandria https://seniorservicesalex.org/ Fostering independence and self-sufficiency, enabling seniors within the City of Alexandria to age with dignity. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:48:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/seniorservicesalex.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-SSA_favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Senior Services of Alexandria https://seniorservicesalex.org/ 32 32 92479436 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! https://seniorservicesalex.org/we-want-to-hear-from-you/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:29:41 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11415 Senior Services of Alexandria has been supporting older adults with services for 56 years! As we plan for the future, we want to hear from the community on how we are doing and what could we do better. Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSASurvey2024 to complete a short survey.

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]]> Senior Services of Alexandria has been supporting older adults with services for 56 years! As we plan for the future, we want to hear from the community on how we are doing and what could we do better.
Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSASurvey2024 to complete a short survey.
Your opinion matters – and we look forward to your feedback.
Senior Services of Alexandria Board of Directors

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]]> 11415 Celebrating our Centenarians! https://seniorservicesalex.org/celebrating-our-centenarians-3/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:12:25 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11424 The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with the City’s Successful Aging Committee, will celebrate on September 10 at 5 p.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby (301 King St.). The city will celebrate Alexandria residents who have lived a century or longer. To be eligible, individuals must be

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]]> The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with the City’s Successful Aging Committee, will celebrate on September 10 at 5 p.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby (301 King St.).
The city will celebrate Alexandria residents who have lived a century or longer. To be eligible, individuals must be 100 years or older by December 31, 2024. Alexandria centenarians who choose to participate in the presentation will receive a certificate honoring their lifetime experiences and achievements and a recognition coin. To participate or submit a nomination, complete an application and social history form by August 13.  
The Successful Aging Committee includes representatives from Senior Services of Alexandria, St. Martin de Porres Senior Center (Catholic Charities), the Charles Houston Senior Center (Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority) and the City of Alexandria.
Click here for the application!
Click here for the flyer.
Please note the August 15th deadline!

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]]> 11424 SSA Connection – July 11th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-july-11th/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:28 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11399 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! Finding the story inside the painting When Tracy Chevalier looks at paintings, she imagines the stories behind them: How did the painter meet his model? What would explain that look in her eye? Why is that man

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Finding the story inside the painting

When Tracy Chevalier looks at paintings, she imagines the stories behind them: How did the painter meet his model? What would explain that look in her eye? Why is that man … blushing? She shares three stories inspired by portraits, including the one that led to her best-selling novel “Girl With a Pearl Earring.”
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Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine

It is easy to make ice cream without using an ice cream machine.
Learn how – just click here.

 

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Ease Your Exercise Pain

No pain, no gain? Not here. Learn how to fix common exercise-related aches so you can get the most out of your workouts.
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Comb jellies are extraordinary— from embryo to exhibit!

Check out this short video produced by the Monterey Bay Aquarium on comb jelly fish.
Click here.

Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

African American Film Series – “Rustin”– Friday, July 12: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Please join us for a 2023 inspirational film of unsung Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin.
Click here.

Diversity Book Club – “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver 
Monday, July 15: 7:00pm – 8:30pm – Virtual – Zoom

Join us for a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s 2022 novel “Demon Copperhead.”
Click here.

Burke Book Club – “Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies” by Zimmerman – Wednesday, July 17: 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Virtual – Zoom

Celebrate National Culinary Month by joining us for a discussion of Vicky Zimmerman’s foodie rom-com.
Click here.

Alexandria’s 275 Birthday Celebration – July 13 – 6 pm Oronoco Bay Park

Click here for details and a schedule of activities.

 

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]]> 11399 SSA Connection – July 4th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-july-4th/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:42 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11390 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! Next up for AI? Dancing robots Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is

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Next up for AI? Dancing robots

Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is essential to creating AI-powered machines we will want to welcome into our daily lives.
Click here.

Summer Fresh Corn Salad

How to Make the best Summer fresh corn salad? This salad is a great summer dish made with fresh corn, fresh vegetables, Feta cheese, fresh herbs and a flavorful salad dressing. This salad is simply bursting with summer flavor and makes a perfect side dish.
Click here.

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How to Improve Your Posture

Having good posture has various benefits, such as improving blood flow and reducing back injuries. However, many of our daily movements (washing dishes, typing, or brushing your teeth) can work against maintaining a good posture. Here are various movements you can do to help improve your posture whether you’re sitting down or standing up.
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History of the Holidays: Independence Day – Origins of Fireworks

Learn about the origins of July 4th fireworks from the History Channel.
Click here.

Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Writers Group at Beatley – Sunday, July 7: 1:00pm – 4:30pm – Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Small Conference Room

This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to network, and share moral support.
Click here.

Let’s Talk Books – “The Searcher” by Tana French – Monday, July 8: 7:00pm – 8:00pm –  Virtual

Please join Let’s Talk Books to read and virtually discuss the mystery, “The Searcher” by Tana French.
Click here.

Alexandria’s 275 Birthday Celebration – July 13 – 6 pm Oronoco Bay Park

Click here for details and a schedule of activities.

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]]> 11390 SSA in the July Zebra! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-in-the-july-zebra-3/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:04:47 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11384 Click here to check out the terrific article about how SSA is helping the City’s Seniors celebrate the City’s 275th birthday!

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]]> 11384 SSA Connection – June 27th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-june-27th/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:00:12 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11367 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! A street librarian’s quest to bring books to everyone As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they’re scarce. Through initiatives like free, public book vending machines and street corner story times, she

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A street librarian’s quest to bring books to everyone

As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they’re scarce. Through initiatives like free, public book vending machines and street corner story times, she eliminates book deserts — or areas with limited access to literature — by making books accessible for children in underserved communities.
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Spanish Gazpacho Soup

The only soup for summer! This delicious, fresh and chilled gazpacho soup recipe will take you straight to the hills of sunny Spain. This is just the antidote for those warm summer days!
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7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults

This follow-along yoga workout for older adults builds strength, improves flexibility and boosts balance.
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Biltmore’s Gardens Throughout the Year

Experience the year-round splendor of Biltmore’s acres of formal and informal gardens, designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Stitchers Space – Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!  Wednesday, July 3: 10:30am – 12:30pm –  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Share your projects and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month.
Click here.

Monthly Meditation – A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels  Wednesday, July 3: 7:00pm – 8:00pm –  Zoom

Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day.
Click here.

American Celebration at Mount Vernon – July 4th 9 am to 5 pm, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway

A fun day for everyone!
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Summer Military Concerts at and around the US Capitol

Click here for a schedule.

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]]> 11367 SSA Connection – June 20th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-june-20th/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:55 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11356 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! Could we speak the language of dolphins? For 28 years, Denise Herzing has spent five months each summer living with a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins, following three generations of family relationships and behaviors. It’s clear they

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Could we speak the language of dolphins?

For 28 years, Denise Herzing has spent five months each summer living with a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins, following three generations of family relationships and behaviors. It’s clear they are communicating with one another — but is it language? She shares a fascinating new experiment to test this idea.
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Watermelon Salad

If you’re looking for an easy, super refreshing summer dish that comes together in like 15 minutes, this Mediterranean Watermelon Salad is your ticket!
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Get a Stronger Core

A stronger core gives your spine the support it needs—and helps you look slimmer instantly! Give your abdominals and back some love with this core workout.
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Summer Solstice and Equinox

Watch this short video talk about the difference between solstice and equinox.
Click here.

Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Summer Solstice Meditation – Saturday, June 22: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library – Beth Patridge Meeting Room

The summer solstice is here! Join us for a special presentation from Amy K, where participants will learn how to use the summer energies to manifest their intentions for the coming months.
Click here

Strong Men & Women in Virginia’s History – Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia – Monday, June 25: 10:00am – 8:00pm – Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Strong Men & Women in Virginia’s History is a traveling exhibition honoring African Americans for their contributions to the Commonwealth from the Library of Virginia.
Click here.

Specialty Tour, Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies – Jun 28, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
Click here.

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]]> 11356 SSA Connection – June 13th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-june-13th/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:57 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11343 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important?

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free.
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Martha Stewart’s Classic Key Lime Pie

Take a trip down south to the Florida Keys with Martha Stewart’s classic Key Lime Pie recipe!
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3 minute guided meditation

Try this short 3-minute meditation to help with anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.
Click here.

 

The National Gallery’s Art Talk

Watch this short video talk about the artist Botticelli and how he revolutionized Renaissance portraiture.
Click here.

Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Common Ground Virginia History Book Group – Driving Home Naked – Tuesday, June 18: 6:00pm – 7:30pm –  Virtual – Zoom

Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture.
Click here.

Summer Film Series – “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” – Thursday, June 20: 2:00pm – 4:00pm –  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Celebrate summer by joining us for a 2022 film based on a 1958 novel about the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress.
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National Juneteenth Holiday – Wednesday, June 19, 1:30 p.m. -Market Square, 301 King Street – Free

Join the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History for storytelling and music that celebrate Juneteenth and African American heritage. The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will present a lively, interactive concert featuring traditional music, dance, and spoken word that celebrates Juneteenth, local stories, history, and the enduring legacy of the African American quest for freedom and equality.
Click here for information on other Juneteenth events.

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]]> 11343 SSA in this Month’s Zebra! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-in-this-months-zebra/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:39:49 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11295 Click here and see the terrific article about SSA’s collaboration with ALIVE!  The article starts on page 64 and concludes on page 65.

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]]> 11295 SSA in this week’s Gazette! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-in-this-weeks-gazette-6/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:27:52 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=11292 Click here and check out page 6 to see the article about Senior Law Day (June 8 at First Baptist)!

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