Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

To love is to be brave

Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan offers profound wisdom (and seven key words) to help you focus in on what matters most. Click here.

Easy Apple Bread

Loaded with warm spices and apple flavors, this apple bread recipe is perfect for fall. You won’t believe how simple and quick it is to make this recipe, and it will make your mouth water as the aroma wafts through the kitchen once it’s in the oven.
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10-Minute Belly Fat Blast Workout With Denise Austin

This standing belly fat blast workout with fitness expert Denise Austin will strengthen your core and back in the comfort of your own home, 10 minutes at a time.
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Zoo Tours – Monterey Bay Aquarium

Welcome to the debut of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, what so many proudly claim to be the best aquarium in America!
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

“Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit
Friday, September 26: All day – Local History/Special Collections –
Barrett Branch Library – 717 Queen Street

Learn about 400 years of Black history in Virginia.
Click here.

Monthly Meditation – A free online meditation class open to all levels –
Wednesday, October 01: 7:00pm – 8:00pm –
Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street – Zoom

Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day.
Click here.

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..

Last Chance to Register 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.
To register or sponsor click here.
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On September 25, 2025   /   Education and Community