Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!
What’s next for Immersive Storytelling
“New possibilities for storytelling are emerging faster than at any other time in history,” says film producer Mark Grimmer. With an immersive approach to art exhibitions, he shares several multidisciplinary projects — including a kaleidoscopic exhibit of David Bowie’s world-changing career and a luminous, interactive show that brings visitors inside the paintings of David Hockney — and shows what’s possible when ideas collide.
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Preppy Kitchen’s Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp is a classic fall dessert that’s beyond delicious. Warm spiced apples sweetened with brown sugar under a CRUNCHY topping with lots of oats makes for a perfect dessert.
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Yoga with Adriene: Mountain Pose
Mountain Pose is one of the fundamental yoga moves. Use it to improve balance, stability, and posture.
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Autumn Leaves Meditation – Release and Renew
As autumn winds blow, change is in the air. Release what isn’t relevant, and make way for what is!
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Join us to experience a demonstration of low vision technology.
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Film Series – “Frida” – Tuesday, October 15: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the screening of this 2024 documentary film of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo.
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Senior Living in Alexandria October 16 Event on Smart Aging – Wednesday, October 16, 10 am – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road
On Wednesday, October 16, Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) is having its first event of the 2024/25 Speaker Series on the topic of “Smart Aging” – Readying Your Home and Finances. This is an important issue for older adults as they begin to think about whether they can continue to live in their own homes. Local experts will discuss a variety of topics geared to preparing your home for aging in place or for sale by clearing out the clutter and making helpful modifications as well as getting finances ready for the next stage of life, and community services available to older adults. The event is free and open to the public. Please register by sending an e-mail to events@seniorservicesalex.org or calling SSA at 703 836 4414 ext. 110.