Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

How to disagree with Respect – not hate

Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it’s still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.
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Amazing Ice Cream Cake

Summer is the perfect time for ice cream and cake!
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10-Minute Beginner High-Intensity interval training

Learn the basic of high-intensity interval training, with exercises from AARP.
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Super Blue Moon

Watch the super blue moon dazzle as it rose across the globe. What is a supermoon? When full moon timing collides with the perfect celestial conditions, the full moon appears bigger and brighter than usual.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Helping You Navigate Medicare – VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program – Friday, August 23: 11:00am – 1:00pm – Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Large Meeting Room

Come learn about your Medicare options — Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, Dual Needs Plans and Long-term care insurance.
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Freedmen’s Cemetery Anniversary Vigil – Saturday, September 7 – 8 – 9 pm – 700 Church Street, Alexandria

Candlelight vigil and wreath laying.
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Robust Walkathon – Tuesday, September 17 – 10 am – 12 noon – Ben Brenman Park, Alexandria

Join group leaders for a walk to exercise stations to learn how to weave low-intensity exercises into your walks, use environmental objects for exercise, gain balance, strength, agility, flexibility and endurance & meet representatives from Alexandria Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office!
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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.