Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

The brain-changing benefits of exercise

What’s the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory — and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Preppy Kitchen’s Vegetable Quiche

Try this delicious quiche for a fall brunch or lunch.
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Heart-Pumping 10-Minute Cardio Core Exercises 
With Denise Austin

Fitness expert Denise Austin gets you moving with this 10-minute cardio workout that will also help stabilize and strengthen your core.
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Countdown to the 250 Birthday of America

Check out this short video by the Office of Historic Alexandria talking about how the City will celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

Nature’s Medicine Chest & Mental Health – Saturday, September 13:
10:30am – 12:00pm –  James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library 
Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Explore the therapeutic potential of forest bathing, nature connection, herbal medicine, and how to identify and work safely with plants for mental wellbeing.
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Painternoon – A monthly painting club! – Wednesday, September 17 – 3:00pm
4:30pm –  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library – Second Floor

Let’s paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
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Robust Walkathon – Tuesday, September 30 (Rain Date – Oct 2)
10 am – 12 noon – Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive

It is time to gear up for fall with a nice walk around Ben Brenman Park. Group leaders will guide walkers through exercise stations weaving low-intensity exercises as you walk. There is a suggested donation of $10. This benefits activities sponsored by the City’s Successful Aging Committee. To register, call Senior Services of Alexandria at 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

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Register Now for RUN!GEEK!RUN!
Family-Friendly Race to Support Senior Services of Alexandria – Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 8:30 am
Potomac Yards Neighborhood

This fun, family-friendly race supports SSA’s mission to help older adults in Alexandria age with dignity, connection, and purpose. Proceeds will directly support vital programs like Meals on Wheels, Groceries to Go, DOT transportation assistance, our Friendly Visitor and AniMeals programs, and much more—including outreach, education, and the Senior Ambassador Program.
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On September 11, 2025   /   Education and Community