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Social Distance Club

After four months of social isolation, the province began to slowly open up, allowing people to social distance, providing they followed the health protocols. Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” meant keeping a safe space of 2 metres (about 2 arms’ length) between yourself and other people who were not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. So, some members started the Social Distance Club to help members safely meet outdoors to socialize and enjoy the company and conversation of others. Thank you to Irene M., Pat D., Lorette K., and Diann R.for being such gracious hostesses and for trying to make sure as many of the members as possible had a chance to safely participate in the Social Distance Club! Members arrived wearing masks and didn’t take them off till they were seated two metres from the others. Chairs were disinfected before the members’ arrivals.

Some members have made face masks, PPE (personal protective equipment), for family and for themselves, to help protect others from the spreading of Covid-19. Does one’s new “normal”, during this pandemic, make one feel like a masked bandit?

G.A.R.D.E.N. CLUB NEWS – Girls Are Really Dirt Engineering Naturalists

By Leslie Watkins.

“The Garden Song”, “Inch by inch, row by row, gonna make this garden grow. All it takes is a rake and a hoe and a piece of fertile ground. Inch by inch, row by row, someone bless theses seeds I sow. Someone warm them from below, ’til the rain comes tumbling down.” tells the gardener what they need to do but Mother Nature plays a role as well, “March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.” The season of spring awakens life in the soil.

Surviving the COVID -19

Some of our members decided to participate in the bear hunt game that went viral around the world to help kids pass the time during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was to keep kids occupied as they went for walks with their parents as they were no longer able to play with others or go to parks or community centres or playgrounds, due to physical distancing. The object of the game: the kids were to search and count the teddy bears seen in windows of homes they passed. The game was believed to be inspired by the Michael Rosen children’s picture book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

“We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared!” “WHAT’S THAT? One shiny wet nose! Two big furry ears! Too big googly eyes! IT”S A BEAR!!!!”…Into bed. Under the covers. We’re not going on a bear hunt again.”

How many stuffed bears and animals did you count?

Other members have decided to make or had made face masks, PPE (personal protective equipment), to help protect others from the spreading of the coronavirus, and, along with physical/social distancing, are our new normal in these trying times, along with self-isolation.

Some members enjoyed the musical, “Cabaret”, at the Sheridan Theatre on the afternoon of February 23rd.

The Book Club met at Bev T.’ home on March 16th.

On March 9th, the Out to Lunch Bunch dined at Maro’s Bistro.

The Chartwell Bridge Club met on March 4th for a friendly, competitive card game.

On March 3rd, the Tuesday @ 10 Club participated in Chair Yoga at Cathy D.’s, led by member, Laurie M. It was a gentle stretch and relaxation session designed for people of all abilities.The benefits were improved flexibility, blood flow, breathing, and a sense of well-being.

On February 12th, some members gathered at the new Food 4Kids location to help pack 399 grocery bags for Halton schools’ students. The Tuesday/Thursday @ 10 Group donated $40.

”We didn’t realize we were making memories. We were just having fun.”