Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

How music can help you find peace after loss

Steven Sharp Nelson talks about how music can help with loss as he explains with the loss of his Mother.
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Ina Garten’s Shortbread Cookies 

It is the easiest recipe that you will ever find.
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10-Minute Walking Workout

Perfect workout for the cold weather.
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Polar Bears of the Artic

Check out this short video about the Artic polar bears.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Scottish Walk – Saturday, December 7 – 11 am – 1pm, Old Town Alexandria

Start the holiday season with the Scottish Walk parade.
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Traditional Music Concert – Thursday, December 12 – 7pm at the Lyceum

Becky Tracy (fiddle) and Keith Murphy (guitar, mandolin, piano and foot percussion), performing traditional music from Newfoundland, Quebec, Ireland, France and beyond.
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Friends of the Burke Library Winter Sale – Saturday, December 7 – 11 am – 4 pm – 4701 Seminary Road

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Shopping for a Cause at Ten Thousand Villages 915 King Street – Tuesday, December 10 – 4-7 pm

Join Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) on December 10th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ten Thousand Villages for a special shopping event. Shop unique, Fair Trade gifts from artisans around the world, perfect for your holiday giving! During this event, 20% of proceeds will benefit SSA. We look forward to seeing you there!

Senior Services of Alexandria/Beyer Subaru of Alexandria “Share the Love” Campaign blanket donation – November 28 – December 15

Senior Services of Alexandria is again partnering with Beyer Subaru of Alexandria as its local charity for this year’s campaign. As part of the campaign, SSA is collecting blankets for its meals on wheels clients. You can drop off a new blanket at SSA’s office at 206 N. Washington Street, Suite 301 or at the Beyer Subaru dealership at 7416 Richmond Highway in Alexandria.