Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

What if women built the world they want to see?

Only four percent of construction workers are female — that’s totally unacceptable, but it’s also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and power tools) into the hands of young women and gender-expansive youth, dreaming of inclusive construction sites and daring to ask: What if women built the world they want to see?
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Irish Soda Bread

This easy, delicious Irish Soda Bread bread uses baking soda instead of yeast so it’s super quick and easy to make, with no rising time, no kneading, and no waiting around. You won’t believe how easy it is and how delicious it tastes. Serve it with an Irish stew for St Patrick’s Day or for breakfast slathered with butter.
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The Quick Core Workout for Older Adults

Keep your core strong with this bodyweight workout you can do anywhere.
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Irish Tenors Performs Hail Glorious St. Patrick

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day,
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Irish Step Dancers – Friday, March 14 – 1:30 pm – Lee Center (Kauffman Auditorium) 1108 Jefferson Street

Enjoy a free performance by the Boyle School of Irish Step Dancers sponsored by the Alexandria Day Services Center!
RSVP by email to jackie.mccord@alexandriava.gov or caroline.crisp@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-5686.

Money Talk for Women – Tuesday, March 18: 6:00pm – 7:45pm – 
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Large Meeting Room

Money Talk for Women is a series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial decisions.
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Senior Services of Alexandria’s “SSA Connection Live,”
Wednesday, March 19, 10 – 11:30 am,

Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3820 Seminary Road

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) will take its weekly newsletter “SSA Connection” live at a fun event on Wednesday, March 19, 10 am at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road in Alexandria.
The program will follow the newsletter format including: a “Ted Talk;” fitness segment; cooking demonstration; local happenings and a fun “sing-along.” The event is free, but please rsvp by emailing events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.