Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Falling in Love is the Easy Part

Did you know you can fall in love with anyone just by asking them 36 questions? Mandy Len Catron tried this experiment, it worked, and she wrote a viral article about it. Did it last? And what’s the difference between falling in love and staying in love?
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Valentines Cupcakes

No one will be able to resist these delicate Valentines Cupcakes topped with raspberry Swiss meringue buttercream roses.
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Valentines Cupid Shuffle

Power for Parkinson’s invites you to dance along to this simple routine that will give you a full-body workout but also work your brain muscle and memory!
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Snoopy – Be My Valentine

A cute video about how special homemade valentines can be.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Let’s Talk Books: “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” – by Ben Montgomery – Monday, February 12: 7:00pm – 8:00pm –  Virtual – Virtual

The subtitle of this book detailing the amazing accomplishments by Emma Gatewood is “The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail.”
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Stitchers’ Space – Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! – Wednesday, February 14: 10:30am – 12:30pm –  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Share your projects or learn new skills. Quilting tutorials will be provided on 1st Wednesday of every month.
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Black History Month Special Events and Activities 

To see all of the activities throughout the month click here.

Senior Services of Alexandria and At Home in Alexandria Falls Prevention Event, February 21, 1-3 pm at Beatley Central library, 5005 Duke Street

Senior Services and At Home in Alexandria are teaming up with the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance for a special Falls Prevention workshop including the screening of the documentary “Saving Claire” about one woman’s life after a fall. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the importance of fall prevention. The event is free, but please register by emailing events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

 

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On February 8, 2024   /   Events