During this pandemic, I came across this poem by Laura Kelly Fanucci
“When this is over,
may we never again
take for granted
A handshake with a stranger
Full shelves at the store
Conversations with neighbors
A crowded theater
Friday night out
The taste of communion
A routine checkup
The school rush each morning
Coffee with a friend
The stadium roaring
Each deep breath
A boring Tuesday
Life itself.
When this ends
may we find
that we have become
more like the people
we wanted to be
we were called to be
we hoped to be
and may we stay
that way — better
for each other
because of the worst.”
[Source: Woman’s Poem Is Inspiring Millions During This Coronavirus Pandemic - https://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/3022/Woman-s-Poem-Is-Inspiring-Millions-During-This-Coronavirus-Pandemic]
During this experience, we recognize that certain interactions have been lost. They are hard to give up. As we give them up, it is important to recognize that world wide situations such as World War, Pandemics, etc. have been part of our history before. We may not have experienced them, until now, but they do come and go. Treasure your time interacting with others. As much as you can by phone or even computer, do interact. We need to keep in touch as much as we can. Find creative ways to encourage yourself: Reading, Writing, Journaling, Learn A New Hobby/Skill, Phoning, Games, Computer On-Line Meetings, Exercises, and above all set up a routine for yourself to follow.
Until further notice, Seniors Outreach encourages everyone, as much as possible to PLEASE STAY HOME. In all situations practice Physical Distancing of 2 meters. Where safe, do have Social Communication occur. Please Practice FREQUENT HAND WASHING OR SANITIZING and WIPE DOWN ITEMS that you have been in contact with – before and after usage. Be safe and keep others safe as well.
The present situation continues to still be quite changeable, however, Seniors Outreach will continue to take phone calls, set up deliveries where possible, answer questions and even assist with forms. You are also welcome to email us at office@seniorso.ca. We will provide support where possible. Please Call 403-443-2555 or from Carbon and area 1-888-443-2555 (toll free) for any assistance.
REMINDERS: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
1. SENIORS OUTREACH MAIN OFFICE in Three Hills will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Mondays to Thursdays)
2. MEALS ON WHEELS AND FROZEN MEALS ON WHEELS are still available.
3. Extention Offices in Acme, Carbon, Linden, Torrington & Trochu are CLOSED
4. BUS RUNS HAVE STOPPED and NO Community Bus runs will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week in Three Hills.
5. The CommUnity Drop-In Centre, Three Hills is CLOSED.
6. NO BUS TRIP TO RED DEER for APRIL.
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE:
• Just a reminder that the Parkinsons Support Group we will NOT be holding our regular in person support groups in April. This month, they will be hosting a telephone support group for anyone who would like to join: [Courtney Ukrainetz]
• Red Deer Region Tele-Support Group
Wednesday, April 15 1:30pm-3pm
Dial in:
1-866-428-1156
Participant Code: 863681
• Red Deer Region Care Partner Tele-Support Group
Thursday, April 16 7pm-8:30pm
• Dial in: 1-866-428-1156
Participant Code: 863681
KRFCSS INCOME TAX UPDATE: Attention Kneehill County Seniors: Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services (KRFCSS) will be providing free Income Tax services starting in early March until the end of April, 2020. Please PHONE THEIR OFFICE for an appointment @ 403-443-3800.
