SSA Connection – January 1, 2026! Happy New Year!

Want to be happier? Stay in the moment When are humans most happy? To gather data on this question, Matt Killingsworth built an app, Track Your Happiness, that let people report their feelings in real time. Among the surprising results: We’re often happiest when we’re lost in the moment. And the flip side: The more our mind wanders, the less happy we can be. Click here.

Easy Deviled Eggs When you need an appetizer that is guaranteed to please a crowd, you just can’t beat this classic deviled eggs recipe. All you need are some eggs, vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and paprika, along with salt and pepper, for delicious deviled eggs with the creamiest filling. Click here.         Lean and Mean 10-Minute Full-Body Pilates Workout With Denise Austin This 10-minute standing Pilates workout led by fitness guru Denise Austin is a total body workout that will help you build strength in all your major muscles. Click here.     History of Auld Lang Syne | National Geographic The soundtrack to the ball drop and midnight kisses, “Auld Lang Syne” is the quintessential New Years song. Learn how this Scottish poem became a holiday tradition, what the lyrics mean, and how the instantly recognizable melody has shifted over the years. Click here.

Upcoming Events

Craft Supply Swap and Handcraft Tuesday Weekend Edition
Saturday, January 3: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Story Room

Trade your old craft supplies for something new!
Click here.

Dawn of Justice & Hope-The 53rd Anniversary Community Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ’s Birthday
Thursday, January 15 – 6:30 – 8 pm
The George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Planning Committee invites the community to join in commemorating the 53rd Anniversary of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The 2026 program theme is “Dawn of Justice & Hope.” It is a free event.
To register click here.

Senior Services of Alexandria’s January 21st Speaker Series:
Resilience and Renewal: Caregiver Workshop
Wednesday, January 21 – Beatley Library – 5005 Duke Street

Caring for a loved one is a rewarding but often challenging journey. Join Senior Services of Alexandria for a special event designed to help family caregivers with practical tools, expert advice and local resources. A panel of experts will guide you through essential strategies for maintaining your own well-being while providing the best care for others. It is a free event, but please register at events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.