SSA Connection – October 23rd!

A pastry chef works his chocolatier magic — live Get a taste of the chocolatier life from world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon as he shares his story — and the secrets of his craft — with podcaster Latif Nasser. Learn what it takes to construct elaborate, lifelike (and delicious) sculptures from 100 percent confectionery ingredients. Click here.

Preppy Kitchen Easy Chili This satisfying, hearty beef and bean chili recipe is easy comfort food. All you need are a few fresh ingredients, a handful of pantry staples, and about 25 minutes of active cooking time to make a batch. It’s perfect for cold nights, game days, or anytime you need a quick meal. Click here.         10-Minute Walk with Balance Drills Join Jenny for a quick and effective walking and balance routine designed to help you maintain a healthy balance, ease joint pain, and boost your confidence. This simple yet energizing workout will help you tackle this week in stride! Click here.   The National Archives – Inside the Vaults The First Round-the-World Flight In this Inside the Vaults video short, Prologue staff writer Rob Crotty describes the journey of eight Army airmen as they set out in 1924 to be the first humans to ever circle the globe by air. On their flight over Arctic mountain passes and vast Indian deserts, they would lose half their planes and set numerous records to become the “Magellans of the Sky.” Click here.

Upcoming Events

Become a Dementia Friend – November 10 – 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –
Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street

Dementia Friends helps people gain a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia. Join in a free Dementia Friends information session to learn more about dementia and how we can build a more compassionate and inclusive community.
To RSVP email events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

Stitcher’s Space – Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wednesday, October 29: 10:30am – 12:30pm – Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Click here.

Poe in Alexandria – Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 8-:15 p.m – The Lyceum – 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre – Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz’s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore, The Poe Museum in Richmond, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia.
To register, click here.