Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

The Hidden Power of Sad Songs and Rainy Days

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing — or the place where joy and sorrow meet – as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Click here.

Honey Glazed Baked Salmon Recipe (One Pan Meal)

This apricot dijon honey glazed salmon recipe is an easy, excellent one-pan meal. The broccoli roasts together with the salmon and the glaze seals in the juices of the salmon to make a moist and flaky baked fish for your next dinner.
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7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults

This follow-along yoga workout for older adults builds strength, improves flexibility, and boosts balance. Click here.

National Gallery in London’s Art Talk on Why is Gainsborough’s ‘Blue Boy’ so Famous?

100 years after leaving the UK, find out why ‘The Blue Boy’ remains one of the nation’s favorites. Christine Riding, The Jacob Rothschild Head of the Curatorial Department, introduces the new exhibition. Click here.
Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Selling Women’s History – Author Talk with Dr. Emily Westkaemper
Tuesday, March 29 – 7:00pm – 8:00pm

A special program for Women’s History Month. Click here.

Computer Help – Wednesday, March 30 – 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Need help copying or scanning? Need to send an e-mail or download an attachment but don’t know how? Volunteers are here to help!  Click here.

Romance Book Club – Wednesday, March 30 – 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us! Email reflib@alexlibraryva.org for info about this month’s selection or to join our email list. Click here for more information. Click here.