Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Does your heartbeat shape your sense of time?

Do you ever feel like time slows down when you’re bored but flies when you’re having fun? Cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova explores the ways your brain and heart shape your perception of time, revealing how your heartbeat doesn’t just keep you alive — it also influences whether moments feel fleeting or stretched.
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Preppy Kitchen’s Mexican Hot Chocolate

Creamy, rich, and cozy, this Mexican Hot Chocolate is spiced with a hint of cinnamon and cayenne, so it’ll warm you from the inside out!
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Unlock Your Flexibility and Mobility

Ease tight muscles and improve joint function with these anytime, anywhere moves.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream” Speech

I Have a Dream” is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Community Walk – Saturday, January 18 – 11 am to 1 pm – Charles Houston Recreation – 901 Wythe Street

Be part of the Community Health Assesment and join a team for a community walk and conversation on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Charles Houston Recreation Center – 901 Wythe Street. This event is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, share your thoughts on how our neighborhood influences health, and provide feedback to city staff about shaping a healthier future for our community. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, sweet treats, and hand warmers as we walk and talk! This event is free and open to all. RSVP by calling 703-255-5654.

VETOGA Yoga Series – hosted by Adam Shaw, of Spiro Spero Yoga
Saturday, January 18: 10:30am – 11:30am
 James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library – Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Are you new to yoga or want to continue your practice? Join us every Saturday morning for a free hour session with certified instructor, Adam Shaw. All levels welcome!
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Presidential Transitions Lecture – Saturday, January 18th, 12 noon – Mt Vernon

Come learn about the history of presidential transitions with Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky. We’ll explore George Washington’s precedents, the first transitions, the rockiest moments in our elections, and what it means today.
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