Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

How buildings can improve life — inside and out

Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat.
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Ina Garten’s 5-Star Fresh Peach Cake 

Check out this delicious recipe for peach cake!
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10-Minute Classic Workout

Here is a classic workout that you can do every day.
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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’, an iconic artwork from art history. What did the critics really think when Dutch artist Van Gogh unveiled this work? This is one of the greatest art stories.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Senior Academy Fall Session – September 4, 11, 18 and 25

SSA is excited to offer the Senior Academy to Alexandria residents and employees 60 and older starting on Wednesday, September 4. This four-week session takes place every Wednesday morning from 10:00 am to 12 is a great way to learn about all the services and programs the city has to offer to older adults, how the city operates, and become engaged in your community in a variety of ways.
To learn more and register for this free program click here.

City to Honor Centenarians on September 10!

The City of Alexandria will honor its Centenarian residents at a special event on Tuesday, September 10 at 5 pm at City Hall in the Vola Lawson lobby. Residents being honored must be 100 or older years of age by December 31, 2024. If you are a Centenarian or know someone who is, we want to honor you! For more information, call Senior Services of Alexandria at 703-836-4414, ext. 110
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Medicare 101 – Helping you navigate Medicare with VA Insurance Counseling– Saturday, August 03: 1:00pm – 3:00pm –  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library – Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Senior Services of Alexandria Wants to Hear from You!

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 click here to complete a short survey. Your opinion matters and we look forward to your feedback.

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On August 1, 2024   /   Events