Senior Services of Alexandria https://seniorservicesalex.org/ Fostering independence and self-sufficiency, enabling seniors within the City of Alexandria to age with dignity. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:41:43 +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 SSA’s Gala in the Zebra! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssas-gala-in-the-zebra/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:41:43 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12326 Click here to read the terrific article the Zebra wrote about SSA’s Gala!  There are a lot of wonderful pictures, too!

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]]> 12326 SSA Gala in the Gazette! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-gala-in-the-gazette/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:27:47 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12324 SSA’s Annual Gala is in the centerfold of this week’s Gazette!  Please click here and check out pages 6 and 7 to see the wonderful pictures from this wonderful event!

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]]> 12324 SSA Connection – April 3rd! https://seniorservicesalex.org/12318-2/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:32:48 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12318 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! Is generosity the most underrated leadership skill? Leadership isn’t about a title or position — it’s about generosity, says organizational expert Joe Davis. Drawing on his extensive experience as a people manager, he shares three essential tips

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Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Is generosity the most underrated leadership skill?

Leadership isn’t about a title or position — it’s about generosity, says organizational expert Joe Davis. Drawing on his extensive experience as a people manager, he shares three essential tips for leaders to unlock the potential of their teams by listening generously, embracing vulnerability and leading with humanity — and shows how it’s possible to both earn trust and drive results.
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Preppy Kitchen Strawberry Shortcake

Check out this yummy dessert that is perfect for Spring.
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Quick Core Exercises for Older Adults

Try these quick core exercises that you can do anywhere.
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History of April Fools Day

How did practical jokes become associated with April Fools Day? Find out the history,
click here.
Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

First Friday Bird Count, April 4, 9-11 AM Dora Kelley Nature Park, 5750 Sanger Ave.

Join an environmental educator on the first Friday of each month for a morning bird count. Participants will observe a variety of species in Dora Kelley Nature Park as the seasons change and contribute data to conservation efforts. Binoculars will be available to loan. All experience levels welcome.  This is a free event.
Reserve your spot  here.

Tavern Games Night: Remember the Ladies! – April 4, 7:00 Pm at Gadby’sTavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street

Enjoy tavern games and a themed presentation with the crowd-favorite jeopardy game. This month’s presentation + jeopardy theme: Remember the ladies! Women’s History month might be over, but Women’s History never stops! $10 registration fee.
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]]> 12318 SSA Connection – March 27th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-march-27th/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:46 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12311 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! The Science Behind Dramatically Better Conversations The key to deeply connecting with others is about more than just talking — it’s about asking the right kinds of questions, says journalist and author Charles Duhigg. He explores research-backed

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The Science Behind Dramatically Better Conversations

The key to deeply connecting with others is about more than just talking — it’s about asking the right kinds of questions, says journalist and author Charles Duhigg. He explores research-backed tools to have more meaningful conversations, sharing a simple yet powerful approach to transform how you communicate.
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Stay at Home Chef Eggplant Parmesan

Check out this recipe for eggplant parmesan.
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8-Minute Low Impact Dance Workout for Seniors

Don’t like to exercise, but like to dance? Check out this short video.
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2-Minute Spring Meditation

Celebrate Spring with this 2-minute meditation.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Get Your Senior Services of Alexandria’s Raffle Tickets Now!

SSA’s Gala is taking place on March 29th, and is offering a special raffle for an unforgettable evening. The winner will receive two tickets to see Billy Joel & Sting live at Nationals Park on Friday, September 5, at 7 PM, along with a $200 gift card for dinner at Restaurant Chloe, just minutes away. Limited to just 100 tickets at $100 each—secure yours before they’re gone! You do not have to be present at the Gala to purchase a ticket or win,
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Share Your Thoughts on Elder Dining!

Give your input! Please take a moment to complete the Elder Dining Survey and share your experiences and preferences. The survey is quick and easy—just click the “submit” button at the end, and your response will be recorded automatically.
If you’re 65 or older, or know someone who is, please pass it along! Your feedback helps improve dining options for seniors in our community. Thank you for your time and support!
Take the survey here.

Beatley Friends’ Book Sale – Friday, March 28: 10:00am – 4:30pm –
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – 5005 Duke Street

Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!
Click here.

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]]> 12311 SSA Connection – March 20th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-march-20th/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:02:43 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12303 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! Want to be happier? Stay in the moment When are humans most happy? To gather data on this question, Matt Killingsworth built an app, “Track Your Happiness,”that lets people report their feelings in real time. Among the

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Want to be happier? Stay in the moment

When are humans most happy? To gather data on this question, Matt Killingsworth built an app, “Track Your Happiness,”that lets people report their feelings in real time. Among the surprising results: We’re often happiest when we’re lost in the moment.
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Roasted Asparagus

Join Natalie’s Kitchen for an easy-to-make spring vegetable dish.
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7-Minute Yoga for Older Adults

Try this 7-minute yoga class to get your day started!
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Jazz Coffee – Relaxing Morning Jazz & Elegant Bossa Nova

Start your day with the perfect blend of Relaxing Morning Jazz and Elegant Bossa Nova, designed to create a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Get Your Senior Services of Alexandria’s Gala and Raffle Tickets Now!

SSA’s Gala is taking place on Saturday, March 29 – 6:00 – 10:00 pm – Westin Alexandria Old Town. If you would like to purchase tickets, please do so by Friday, March 21. Also, SSA is offering a special raffle for an unforgettable evening. The winner will receive two tickets to see Billy Joel & Sting live at Nationals Park on Friday, September 5, at 7 PM, along with a $200 gift card for dinner at Restaurant Chloe, just minutes away. Limited to just 100 tickets at $100 each—secure yours before they’re gone! You do not have to be present at the Gala to purchase a ticket or win.
To purchase Gala and Raffle tickets, click here.

An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South – An Author Talk with Robert K.D. Colby
Tuesday, March 25: 12:00 – 1:00pm 
Virtual – Virtual

Join us for a virtual talk by historian Robert K.D. Colby on his first book, “An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South.”
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Beatley Friends’ Book Sale – Wednesday, March 26: 10:00am – 7:30pm
 Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Street

Shop a selection of thousands of books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, and more!
Click here.
Office of Historic Alexandria Lecture – Hidden Nurses – March 27 – 7:00 pm – The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street
Join Dr. Victoria Tucker, Nurse and Public Historian, for a powerful presentation on the history of African American nursing students in Albemarle County, Virginia. While pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing at the University of Virginia, Dr. Tucker uncovered the inspiring story of African American nurses who were barred from attending UVA.
Click here.

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]]> 12303 SSA at the Community Champions Brunch at MGM https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-at-the-community-champions-brunch-at-mgm/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:52:54 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12296 Mary Lee and Iris had the privilege of attending the Community Champions Brunch at MGM, a gathering that celebrated the outstanding work of local nonprofit leaders. The event showcased MGM’s dedication to supporting organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities.

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Mary Lee and Iris had the privilege of attending the Community Champions Brunch at MGM, a gathering that celebrated the outstanding work of local nonprofit leaders. The event showcased MGM’s dedication to supporting organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities.

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]]> 12296 SSA Connection – March 13th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-march-13th/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:00:03 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12285 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! What if women built the world they want to see? Only four percent of construction workers are female — that’s totally unacceptable, but it’s also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth

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What if women built the world they want to see?

Only four percent of construction workers are female — that’s totally unacceptable, but it’s also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and power tools) into the hands of young women and gender-expansive youth, dreaming of inclusive construction sites and daring to ask: What if women built the world they want to see?
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Irish Soda Bread

This easy, delicious Irish Soda Bread bread uses baking soda instead of yeast so it’s super quick and easy to make, with no rising time, no kneading, and no waiting around. You won’t believe how easy it is and how delicious it tastes. Serve it with an Irish stew for St Patrick’s Day or for breakfast slathered with butter.
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The Quick Core Workout for Older Adults

Keep your core strong with this bodyweight workout you can do anywhere.
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Irish Tenors Performs Hail Glorious St. Patrick

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day,
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Irish Step Dancers – Friday, March 14 – 1:30 pm – Lee Center (Kauffman Auditorium) 1108 Jefferson Street

Enjoy a free performance by the Boyle School of Irish Step Dancers sponsored by the Alexandria Day Services Center!
RSVP by email to jackie.mccord@alexandriava.gov or caroline.crisp@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-5686.

Money Talk for Women – Tuesday, March 18: 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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]]> 12285 SSA Connection – March 6th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-march-6th/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:11:46 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12269 Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy! The brain benefits of deep sleep — and how to get more of it There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. What if technology could help us get more out of it? Dan Gartenberg is working

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The brain benefits of deep sleep —
and how to get more of it

There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. What if technology could help us get more out of it? Dan Gartenberg is working on tech that stimulates deep sleep, the most regenerative stage which (among other wonderful things) might help us consolidate our memories and form our personalities.
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The Best Frittata

This easy Frittata recipe comes together in a flash! It is packed with colorful vegetables and made in just one skillet. Not just for breakfast, enjoy this delicious egg frittata any time of the day!
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Beginner’s Guide to Squats

The squat is an essential exercise for older adults that builds total-body strength and stability. Even better, you can start with a chair squat and work up to a bodyweight squat.
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Daylight Savings Time

While Daylight Savings is fairly harmless today, it’s origins lie in one of the most violent episodes of world history.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Let’s Talk Books – “Poverty, By America” by Matthew Desmond – Monday, March 10 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Kate Waller Branch Library – Second Floor

In this deeply researched account, sociologist Matthew Desmond looks at what it means to be poor in America and why poverty is a continuous problem in our affluent country.
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Traditional Music Series Concert – Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 pm – The Lyceum – 201 S. Washington Street

Join Colin Farrell and Dave Curley in concert at The Lyceum. Curley is one of Ireland’s leading multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. Farrell has performed and recorded with an array of great musicians in Europe and the US, including singers and groups such as Mary Chaplin Carpenter.
Click here.

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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]]> 12269 SSA Connection – February 27th! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-connection-february-27th/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:46 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12257 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

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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.
Click here.

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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]]> 12257 SSA in this week’s Gazette! https://seniorservicesalex.org/ssa-in-this-weeks-gazette-9/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:40:47 +0000 https://seniorservicesalex.org/?p=12249 Click here to check out page 7 of this week’s Gazette, where there is a wonderful article about SSA’s upcoming Gala on March 29, 2025 at the Westin Alexandria. Tickets, sponsorships and raffle tickets can be purchased here!  If you have questions, send an e-mail to events@seniorservicesalex.org

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