Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

How books can open your mind

What happens when a dream you’ve held since childhood … doesn’t come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
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Ina Garten’s Skillet-Roasted Chicken & Potatoes

Ina cooks up a perfectly comforting weeknight dinner using buttermilk-marinated chicken thighs and garlic potatoes!
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Hip Exercises for Seniors

Check out this short video to get your hips in gear!
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Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night: Great Art Explained

Check out this video on Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” painting.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Yoga At The Library – with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Monday, August 4: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library – Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together – one breath at a time.
Click here to register.

Trivia Night at Lee Fendall House- Friday, August 8, 7pm, 614 Oronoco Street

This month’s trivia night’s topic is Baseball!
To learn more and get tickets, click here.

Centenarian Celebration – Tuesday, September 9, 5-6 pm, City Hall (301 King Street) Vola Lawson Lobby

Each year, the City of Alexandria honors those residents who are 100 or older. If you are a Centenarian or know of one, click here to learn more including the registration link. You can also print the form and email to Admin@seniorservicesalex.org or mail to Senior Services of Alexandria, Attention: Centenarian Program, 206 North Washington Street, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314. If you need assistance, please call 703-836-4414, ext. 110. The deadline is August 12.

Register Now for the Fall Senior Academy – Wednesday, September 3 and every Wednesday morning during the month of September.

Senior Services of Alexandria’s Senior Academy is taking place this fall during the month of September. it is a 4-week class for residents who are 60 or above to learn about how the city operates, what programs and services are available to older adults in the City of Alexandria, and how you can become engaged in your community. The Wednesday morning sessions are from 10 am to Noon. It a free program for those residing or working in the City of Alexandria.
To learn more and to register click here. If you have questions, call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.
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On July 31, 2025   /   Education and Community