SSA Connection – February 26th!

The award for best comedy wildlife photo goes to… Where’s the best free comedy show in town? Tom Sullam, cofounder of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, shares hilarious animal photos that dissolve the distance between humans and nature. The result? A joyful case for caring about what we’re at risk of losing. Click here.

The Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe This is the brownie recipe of your dreams if you want gooey, fudgy, decadent brownies with a shiny, crackly top! These easy homemade brownies from scratch will have you ditching the box mix for good. Click here.       Denise Austin’s Upper Body Circuit Welcome to a brand new quick workout for your upper body! Strength training is so important to mix into our workout routine, no matter what your age, but especially those of us in our 40s, 50s and beyond! Click here.       Kate Brown Train Sit-In ~ Countdown to the 250th As part of America’s 250 anniversary, learn about an important event in Alexandria’s history. Click here.

Upcoming Events

 Film Series – “Nickel Boys” – Friday, February 27: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
 Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Read the book, Watch the film. Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for the 2024 film, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s acclaimed 2019 novel.
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Sunshine Readers – An outside book club!
 Tuesday, March 03: 10:00am – 11:30am – Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library – Outdoors

Let’s get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we’ve been reading!
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 Senior Services of Alexandria’s Speaker Series-
Senior Technology and Avoiding Scams and Fraud
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10 am
Beatley Library – 5005 Duke Street

Register now for this informative program to learn how technology can make our lives easier as we age, and how to use your technology safely to reduce being a victim of scams and frauds. It is a free event with local experts. You can register by email to events@seniorservicesalex.org. or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.