Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

Gratitude

Nature’s beauty can be easily missed — but not through Louie Schwartzberg’s lens. His stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, serves as a meditation on being grateful for every day.
Click here.

Easy Turkey Soup – Perfect for Leftover Turkey!

This turkey soup is very simple, incredibly delicious, and the perfect meal for any leftover turkey.
Click here.

 

 

 

 

 

Energy Boost Cardio Dance | SilverSneakers

Need a quick energy boost? Join Will for a fun and easy dance cardio class that gets your heart pumping, supports joint health, and lifts your mood, all in just a few minutes!
Click here.

 

 

What is the History of Thanksgiving?

What does the Thanksgiving holiday celebrate? Learn about the first encounter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621, their surprising relationship, and the reason a United States president created a holiday in honor of it.
Click here.

Upcoming Events

Line dancing 101 – Thursday, December 4: 11:00am – 11:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Click here.

Tai Chi at Beatley Library – Balance Your Mind and Body
Thursday, December 4: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Large Meeting Room

Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Click here.

Share the Love Campaign – Blanket Drive for Meals on Wheels
Clients through January 2, 2026

Senior Services of Alexandria, along with Beyer Subaru of Alexandria, is collecting blankets for homebound seniors during the “Share the Love” campaign. Blankets can be dropped off at the Subaru dealership located at 7416 Richmond Highway or at SSA’s office at 206 N. Washington Street, Suite 301. To learn more about the “Share the Love Campaign,
click here.