Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Are your coping mechanisms healthy?

What do you do when you’re feeling stressed or anxious? Psychologist Andrew Miki explains how many of the coping mechanisms that help us feel better in the moment — like procrastinating, overusing our smartphones or endlessly scrolling social media — actually leave us feeling more depleted over time.
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Homemade Potato Salad

This creamy and crunchy potato salad recipe is loaded with eggs, apple, celery, and fresh herbs all combined with a creamy zesty dressing. Packed with flavor and the perfect side dish for your next picnic, barbecue, or family dinner.
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Silver Sneakers

10-Minute Heart Health Workout with SilverSneakers

All you need for this heart-pumping routine is open floor space and yourself.
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History of Labor Day

While you take your three day weekend, remember those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Literary Virginia Book Group – Starling House – Wednesday, September 4: 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Virtual – Zoom

Read and discuss the best of today’s Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction.
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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.
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On August 29, 2024   /   Events