Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

The simple solution to fast fashion

Your favorite pair of jeans — the ones you refuse to throw out — are actually a part of a global climate solution, says fashion entrepreneur Josephine Philips. When you value your existing clothes instead of chasing the latest trends, you help reduce waste and protect our planet for generations to come.
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The Stay-at-Home Chef’s Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

This Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert made the classic way—with juicy peaches and a sweet, flaky biscuit crust. It’s easy to make with pantry staples and works beautifully with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.
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20-Minute Cardio

This 20-minute cardio follow-along workout helps people of all ages, including seniors, get their heart rate up in a fun way.
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Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy

Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson’s career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, “A Poem for Deep Thinkers.”
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Register for Encore’s Fall Classes 

Autumn is fast approaching, and so is a new season of learning with Encore Learning! Fuel your curiosity this Fall with Encore Learning’s engaging courses. The lineup includes 41 exciting classes. You can find the Encore Learning catalog at area community centers and libraries or view it online.
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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra – Gershwin & Tchaikovsky
September 27 & 28 – Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Fall Season starts with music from the Jazz Age. Tickets are on sale now for this two-day concert.
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Register Now for RUN!GEEK!RUN!
Family-Friendly Race to Support Senior Services of Alexandria
Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 8:30 am – Potomac Yards Neighborhood 

This fun, family-friendly race supports SSA’s mission to help older adults in Alexandria age with dignity, connection, and purpose. Proceeds will directly support vital programs like Meals on Wheels, Groceries to Go, DOT transportation assistance, our Friendly Visitor and AniMeals programs, and much more—including outreach, education, and the Senior Ambassador Program.
To register or sponsor click here.
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On August 25, 2025   /   Education and Community