Here is your weekly SSA Connection – Hope you enjoy!

The AI-powered tools supercharging your imagination

How is AI changing the nature of human imagination and creativity? Creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu shows how anyone can use AI-powered tools — like 3D scans that let you redesign the physical world in real time — to expand the possibilities of artistic expression, often within just minutes.
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Ina Garten’s Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken

Cook along with Ina as she shows how to make her skillet chicken brushed with a savory herb oil and roasted with lemon and white wine!
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Silver Sneakers 10-Minute Total-Body Cardio

Everything you need for a fun, energizing workout is right here in this do-anywhere routine.
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Madam C.J. Walker in the National Archives

Madam C.J. Walker, one of the great American entrepreneurs of the early 20th century, was born to former slaves and grew up in destitution. In this Inside the Vaults video short, her great-great granddaughter, A’Lelia Bundles, tells Madam Walker’s story with help from documents in the National Archives.
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Upcoming Alexandria Library and Other Events

The History of Ethiopia – Saturday, September 9: 2:00pm – 3:00pm –
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library – Second Floor

Deacon Dawit Muluneh will take us through the rich history of Ethiopia.
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Summer Mystery Film Series: The Pale Blue Eye – Thursday, September 14: 2:00pm – 4:00pm –  Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library – Meeting Room

Burke Branch Library is hosting a series of newly acclaimed mystery film screenings this summer.
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Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair – September 16-17, 9 am – 5 pm

For details click here.

Senior Services of Alexandria’s “Senior Living in Alexandria” event – Thursday, October 19 at 10 am – Westminster Presbyterian Church – 2701 Cameron Mills Road

This is the first speaker series event of the 2023-24 season and will be focused on Senior Safety and Awareness. Local experts will discuss a variety of topics geared to keeping you safe inside and outside of your home including: Fall prevention; Ideas on how to keep your home safe by removing tripping hazards and other minor fixes; Stroke prevention measures; and the Importance of knowing how various prescriptions interact. The event is free and open to the public.
Click here or call SSA at 703 836 4414 ext. 110.

 
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On September 7, 2023   /   Events