Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders

When women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian Robin Hauser dives into the dilemma between competence and likeability faced by women in leadership roles, detangling the unconscious beliefs and gendered thinking that distort what it means to be a good leader.
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The Barefoot Contessa’s Spring Green Risotto

Ina uses fresh and frozen vegetables from around the house to get this creamy, cheesy risotto on the table fast!
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Silver Sneakers’ Yoga Flow

This yoga routine will get your blood flowing. It’s the perfect addition to your morning or a great pick-me-up in the afternoon. Click here.

National Gallery’s Art Talks – Why does this lady have a fly on her head?

Francesca Whitlum-Cooper, Associate Curator of Paintings 1600–1800, investigates this portrait’s unusual addition.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition – Saturday, April 23: 2:00pm – 4:00pm – Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
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Food for Thought: If Food Could Talk (All Alexandria Reads) – Tuesday, April 26: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Author and Scientist Theodore C. Dumas highlights thirteen important foods that will likely disappear in the very near future due to climate change and ways we can save these precious foods.
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Issue of the Month – Discussion Group – Wednesday, April 27: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Join us on Zoom for an “Issue of the Month” current events discussion on the 4th Weds. of the month. Email reflib@alexlibraryva.org to join our email list and get details on this month’s topic.
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On April 21, 2022   /   Events