White Center Food Bank Delivery
Monday Dec-21st
1PM to 3:30PM
All buildings.

My Journey
by Diane Radischat, recovering from COVID-19
She wrote four essays over the months of 2020.
Part 1 on May 20th
Part 2 on May 29th
Part 3 on Aug 29th
Part 4 on Oct 15th
I combined the essays into one file.
Click PDF link.

Arrowhead Gardens Online Gatherings
I will be posting information for online clubs on The Gardens Gazette
Clubs > Online Gatherings (Password provided by request)
https://www.thegardensgazette.org/online-gatherings.html
    If you are participating in online gatherings, you can have it listed. 
    I will set up individual Club web pages on request.
A Zoom schedule is available on the web calendar
     https://www.thegardensgazette.org/calendar.html

An ancient philosophy is being revived for the second time.
Stoicism (300BCE to 300AD)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism
Neostoicism (16th Century)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neostoicism
Modern Stoicism (21st Century)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Stoicism
        https://twitter.com/moderntimestoic
https://themoderntimesstoic.com/
Building D is receiving light glare
from Public Storage's flood lights 
If you are experiencing a problem, send me a note.
     Seattle Municipal Code:   
    Light Glare on Adjacent Properties
    https://justpaste.it/5dtko/pdf
Lisa Herbold's Newsletter for Seattle District 1
https://mailchi.mp/seattle/wsb-update-dec-18-council-budget

1. West Seattle Bridge Update December 18
2. Council Adopts 2021 Budget
3. District 1 Transportation
4. Community Safety
5. Housing and Human Services
6. Free Testing for COVID-19 in District 1
7. Free Flu Vaccination and Help with Health Insurance
8. Eviction Moratorium Extension
9. Save the Stone Cottage
10. Shop Your Block
11. Council Recess

NOAA’s new interactive radar viewer
webpage with expanded radar data will allow you to observe the type and movement of precipitation falling from the sky.
Map: https://radar.weather.gov/#/
Details: https://www.noaa.gov/stories/track-active-weather-with-noaa-s-new-radar-viewer
By clicking on map locations, you can see which alerts are applicable.

WA STATE COVID-19 VACCINE ALLOCATION GUIDANCE PHASE 1A ONLY
(a) high-risk workers in health care settings and high-risk first responders in order to protect our medical care response capacity and
(b) residents and staff of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other community-based, congregate living settings where most individuals over 65 years of age are receiving care.
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/VaccineAllocationPhase1A.pdf

PSE Outages and Emergencies FAQs
https://www.pse.com/Customer-Service/help-center/outages-and-emergencies
Sing-along List of songs for
2018 Christmas Choir Concert
Programs: B Community Room
Sunday 4PM December 16
Tuesday 6PM December 18
Director Mieke T.
https://www.thegardensgazette.org/current-events/christmas-sing-along-list

 Dec 11 issue of News Just For You
In the Dec 11 issue you’ll find:

• Tips from Dr. Fauci for boosting your immune system
• The best methods for mask washing
• Community Life Foundation holiday hours
• A resource for onsite wheelchair and walker repairs
• Enjoy the season with some holiday light displays!

From: The Community Life Foundation Team
Sign up for the email version or submit resource information at [email protected]. 

Click linked PDF for News Just for You

AGRC Christmas 

Sing-along 2018   
https://www.thegardensgazette.org/current-events/christmas-sing-along-list
Music and Lyrics Youtube + Karaoke Youtube sing along
West Seattle Blog: West Seattle Holiday Guide
https://westseattleblog.com/holidayguide
Dec 21st:
Jupiter & Saturn will appear to merge in a rare ‘Christmas Star’ event not seen in 800 years.
Read more here. 
Figgy Pudding, a Seattle holiday tradition, caroling goes virtual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXDozYlkMuA
Read more here.
T'is the season for Walt Kelly's
"Deck Us All With Boston Charlie"
Walla Walla, Wash., and Kalamazoo
Nora's freezin' on the trolley,
Swaller dollar cauliflower, all-ey-ga-roo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL0lPcNwRqQ

COVID-19 and Vaccinations
CDC:
Answering Patients’ Questions About COVID-19 Vaccination
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/hcp/answering-questions.html
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
King County COVID-19 vaccine
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/vaccine.aspx
Washington State
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Planning
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/vaccine

Phone app WA Notify
Washington Exposure Notifications - WANotify.org
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/WANotify
Alerts users if they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
App does not store or share personal information.
WA Notify is built on technology developed by
Apple and Google called the Exposure Notification System.
https://www.google.com/covid19/exposurenotifications/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cz2Xzm6knM
Read more on Geekwire

Miscellaneous

Got Yarn?
Tricoter
3121 E. Madison Street
Seattle, WA, 98112
Contact: https://tricoter.com/contact-2/
Shop Online: https://tricoter.com/product-category/yarn/

Resource List for Encampment Issues
Jennifer Danner (she/her) #8048
Crime Prevention Coordinator
SPD Southwest Precinct
2300 SW Webster Street
Seattle, WA 98106-3485
Desk: (206) 256-6820, Cell: (206) 471-2849
[email protected]
Click PDF link
 
Low-Cost Internet Program with Hotspot device
Read low-income eligibility requirements at
https://interconnection.org/mobile-citizen.php
Affordable computers
> https://connectall.org/

Marcie Sillman retires from KUOW
Host of "The Record," she covered the arts.
She started December 1, 1985
Read more here.
Archived interview with Marcie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct9CDs4Nzfc

Seattle-area Emergency Food Resources Map
https://humaninterests.seattle.gov/2020/03/27/seattle-area-food-resources-map/
View interactive map here. 

Contents:

1. Air Quality Alert
2. AgeWise TV: Episode 111
3. News Just For You
4. For Sale
5. Loose Ends

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1. Air Quality Alert

Air Quality: Alerts | Seattle | South Park | Puget Sound Map | PS Clean Air

King County Public Health:   Wildfire smoke Basic health messages  << Go Here

Take these steps to protect your health on smoky days:
1. Check the air quality forecast
2. Stay indoors as much as possible when the air quality is at unhealthy levels
3. Limit vigorous physical activity outdoors when the air quality is poor
4. Keep indoor air clean
5. If your health condition gets worse around smoke, contact your health care provider
Download a flyer with these wildfire smoke messages in multiple languages
 Prepare for wildfire smoke season:

• Wildfire smoke preparedness during COVID-19 pandemic
• Consider getting an air purifier. Air purifiers with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter will reduce the number of irritating fine particles in indoor air. A HEPA filter with charcoal will help remove some of the gases from the smoke. Do not use an air purifier that produces ozone. More information: EPA's Indoor Air Filtration Factsheet (PDF)  
  DIY Air Filter  https://pscleanair.gov/525/DIY-Air-Filter 
  You can use tape instead of brackets to hold furnace filter on box fan.
  Merv Filter Ratings
  
  
• If you have asthma or another respiratory condition, make sure you have an inhaler or other medications that you might need. Make an asthma management plan with your healthcare provider.
  
  
• Make plans for indoor activities for kids on smoky days. Consider what your children can do if they need to stay indoors when smoke levels are "unhealthy for sensitive groups" or worse.
  
  
• Schools, camps, sports teams, and daycare providers should make plans for smoky days. Plan to postpone outdoor activities or move them indoors when smoke levels are "unhealthy for sensitive groups" or worse. Air Pollution and School Activity Guide.

Masks and wildfire smoke:
The right mask and proper fit can reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke, but they don’t work for everyone. This info is also available in PDF format.
1. Wearing a mask may worsen existing medical conditions
2. Some masks offer limited protection
3. Masks must fit tightly
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2. AgeWise TV: Episode 111
Sep 3, 2020 Seattle Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_9OT-fh40I
Enjoy curated content for older adults including BIMA's Art in Action tips on how to make custom wrapping paper, several short films, and gentle chair yoga instruction. This video features open captions.
In this episode:

1. BIMA Art In Action From Home - Custom Wrapping Paper: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art teaching artist Danielle Gordon demonstrates making custom wrapping paper using handmade stamps.
2. Short Film - The View From Inside: This film by Kathy Ross and Ann Coppel journeys through a 14-foot linoleum block printed image carved by Kathy Ross.
3. Short Film - The Murals of Lake City: In this film by Akira Ohiso, Lake City resident Mark Mendez introduces the Lake City Murals Project, a project that pairs local youth with artists to create 50 murals. Film produced by the Lake City Seniors Program. lakecityseniors.org
4. Short Film - Raw Ingredients: This short film looks at the raw ingredients that make Seattle cuisine unique. "Raw Ingredients" was created by Kay D. Ray for the MOHAI exhibit "Edible City." mohai.org/exhibit/edible-city-a-delicious-journey/
5. A Walk Through the Washington Park Arboretum: Take a virtual garden discovery walk through the arboretum with Laura Rumpf, a Registered Horticultural Therapist. Filmed in June 2020.
6. Gentle Chair Yoga: Enjoy a gentle yoga practice with Annie Stocker from Two Dog Yoga. 

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3. News Just For You - PDF Link

Welcome to your September 4 edition of News Just For You – a news brief from the SHAG Community Life Foundation designed to keep you safe, informed and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
In this issue you’ll find:

• Timing tips for this year’s flu shot
• A list of cleaners that kill the coronavirus
• Your in-house resource for support and services
• A delicious recipe for autumn – Pumpkin Whips!

 
Have a wonderful holiday weekend, and stay safe out there.
 
-The Community Life Foundation Team

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4. For Sale
Put your for sale items here in future newsletters.

Folding Computer Table for Sale $20
- Contact John 424D 


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5. Loose Ends

Flu Shot Clinic - B Building
Wednesday Sept-16 at 10 AM
Thursday Sept-24 at Noon

Got COVID-19 Stress?
Call Washington Listens
1-833-681-0211

Contents:

1. KFF: Health Care and the 2020 Presidential Election
2. Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs
3. Washington Listens helps provide support during COVID-19
4. SHAG Community Life Foundation
5. The Six P's of Evacuation
6. Loose Ends

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1. KFF: Health Care and the 2020 Presidential Election
Charts and Slides published August 20, 2020

https://www.kff.org/slideshow/health-care-and-the-2020-presidential-election/

Figure 1: Where do the 2020 presidential candidates stand on health care issues?
Figure 2: Trump’s Health Record: At a Glance
Figure 3: Biden’s Health Proposals: At a Glance
Figure 4: COVID-19 Response
Figure 5: The ACA Marketplace
Figure 6: Public Option
Figure 7: Medicaid
Figure 8: Medicare
Figure 9: Prescription Drug Prices
Figure 10: Reproductive Health
Figure 11: HIV Policy
Figure 12: Mental Health and Opioids
Figure 13: Immigration and Health Coverage
Figure 14: Long-term Care
Figure 15: Lowering Health Care Costs
For more information: KFF.org/election-2020/

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2. Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs
http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/seattle-emergency-neighborlink-map/

The Hub Network is an ALL-VOLUNTEER force dedicated to helping Seattle communities prepare for a disaster.  We work closely with City of Seattle officials, are incorporated into the response plan, but choose to remain independent of formal city control.  This allows us to remain nimble and respond to our communities as the unique entities that they are.  Currently, we have nearly 60 Emergency Communication Hubs throughout Seattle where trained neighbors will gather to help organize and support their communities after a large disaster. Thank you for considering a donation!
https://gf.me/u/yp8d8t

Self Help Posters were created by Hub volunteers to be used at the Hubs as a tool to help people immediately after a major disaster.  In those first few days when information will be hard to get, these posters remind people of basic information so they can stay safe.  There are 5 posters for the following topics: Food Safety,  Sanitation, Water Safety,  Hazards, Communication.

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3. Washington Listens helps provide support during COVID-19

“Calling and reaching out for help doesn’t mean you’re broken… All of us need support.” Many people are dealing with severe stress, anxiety, and hopelessness as the pandemic rages on. Counselors fear mental health crises will rise as an expected second wave of the coronavirus hits in the fall. In response, the state has launched Washington Listens, a new service open to anyone seeking support and connections to community services.

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4. SHAG Community Life Foundation

This week's News Just for You takes a break from COVID updates and, instead, is a Special Edition that celebrates some of our remarkable residents who were honored at the Community Life Foundation's 2020 I AM Ageless Awards and Virtual Watch Party on August 13.
 
If you missed the premiere, you can still tune in to the SHAG Community Life Foundation YouTube channel at http://bitly.ws/93tM to learn more about our 2020 resident award winners and their inspiring stories. 

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5. The Six P's of Evacuation
In the event of an immediate evacuation in any type of emergency or disaster, here are the six “P’s” to keep in mind for arranging and gathering items in advance:

1. People and Pets (and what they need in emergency go kits)
2. Papers, phone numbers and Important Documents (digitized photos for backup)
3. Prescriptions, Vitamins, and Eyeglasses
4. Pictures and Irreplaceable Memorabilia
5. Personal Computers (information on hard drive & disks & cloud backup)
6. Plastic (IDs, credit cards, ATM cards, & cash) (digitized photos for backup)

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6. Loose Ends

A bunny rabbit has been visiting the garden on the east side of A Building.  We have been getting reports from Marty D. on the Friday Garden Net walkie-talkies.  If you would like to participate in Friday Garden Net, contact me by email. I have spare walkie-talkies, free to use.

Contents:

1. Seattle Mayor's Updates: West Seattle and COVID-19
2. Agewise King County: Case management services
3. SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator: Significant Incident Reports; Newsletter link; Virtual Meeting Aug-18th.
4. Fire Safety: Apartment fire safety and Kitchen fires
5. Greater Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network (SCAN)
6. Loose Ends: AG Calendar Update; COVID-19 testing; 34th Dems Newsletter; Two cartoons

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1. Seattle Mayor's Updates

Mayor hosts West Seattle Safe & Healthy Communities virtual town hall
Jul 24, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwoyes3g3dw
Key indicators of COVID-19 activity in King County 

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/key-indicators.aspx
COVID-19 Testing in Seattle
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19/covid-19-testing
Reconnect West Seattle
https://www.seattle.gov/ReconnectWestSeattle
https://www.seattle.gov/WestSeattleBridge

Seattle Mayor Says Federal Deployments Are Part Of A Darker Political Goal
https://tinyurl.com/darker-political-goal  links to NPR
July 30, 2020
Heard on NPR Morning Edition

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2. AgeWise King County

Stories from the Front Lines at Aging and Disability Services
August 2020

https://t.co/XBLlrv9yoI
One of Aging and Disability Services’ core programs is case management. Our case managers are social workers who serve more than 14,000 clients every year by assessing their needs and authorizing in-home care hours and other services. But that’s only part of their story. As one case manager put it, “Aging and Disability Services case managers provide the missing piece—we resolve basic needs like housing and food first and then work with health and human services providers to ensure clients get the ongoing help they need to continue living independently.”

• Serving people with complex needs
• Building trusting relationships
• Managing behavioral health issues
• Mediating housing, transportation, and emergency service issues
• Triaging client needs during COVID
• Supporting adherence to care plans
• Serving adults of all ages
• Supporting family caregivers
• Saving money, saving lives

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3. SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator: 
Jennifer Danner SW Precinct

The Seattle Police Public Affairs Unit will begin sharing the Department’s Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) on the SPD Blotter. Every Friday, the week’s SIRs will be published and can be found here: 
https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/significant-incident-reports/
August 2020_ SW Precinct_ Crime Prevention Newsletter
​Contact: Danner, Jennifer <[email protected]>
West Seattle Crime Prevention Council Meeting
When: Tue Aug 18, 2020 7pm – 8pm (PDT)
Where: Virtual
Please join us for our first ever virtual West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting!
Meet our new SW Precinct leadership- Captain Kevin Grossman and Operations Lieutenant Sina Ebinger.   
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting  (You might have to add an app to your device.)
Learn more about Teams | Meeting options

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4. Fire Safety
                                            Summer 2020 Apartment Fire Safety

Fire Drills and PlanningThe global pandemic has forced all of us to change how we work and to adapt to new ways of living. Concern for fire is still with us, and preparing for and preventing fires is ongoing work. Knowing how to respond to a fire is just as important now as it was before the pandemic.
When the building fire alarm sounds, residents should know what steps to take to remain safe. Having a plan before the fire alarm sounds will allow for a better response and keep residents safe. 
Fire drills are still required for certain occupancies and are recommended for all multi-residential buildings. Physical distancing and using face covers should be part of the fire drill for those entering common or public areas.
Before conducting fire drills, residents should be reminded of the following:
 If the building fire alarm sounds, there are two options

1. Evacuate using the stairwell, or
2. Shelter in place inside an apartment

Residents who are able to use stairs may choose to evacuate as long as there isn’t smoke or fire in the path of the exit.
When evacuating:

1. Make sure there isn’t smoke in the hallway.
2. Close your door as you leave.
3. Go to the nearest exit. Look for EXIT signs. If one is blocked by smoke, find the second exit stairwell. There are two exits on every floor.
4. Enter the stairwell and go DOWN the stairs and exit the building. High rise residents in upper floors may only need to go down four floors and re-enter the hallway until getting an all clear signal from building staff or fire personnel.
5. Do not try to use the elevator - Elevators are programmed to go to the main floor for firefighters to use if needed.
6. Go to the designated outside meeting place away from the building and call 9-1-1 Do not gather in lobbies or courtyards. These are not safe areas in a fire and gathering in lobbies and directly in front of the entrance can impede firefighters getting to the fire quickly. 
7. Once out, stay out. Maintain physical distance from others. Never go back inside a burning building.

Keep in mind that when you evacuate, you may be outside for a few hours depending on the fire situation. Without delaying your exit, you may want to grab your coat, phone, keys, eyeglasses, and any other essential item that you will need for the next couple of hours. Ideally, have these items ready to go before the fire emergency.
Residents who are blocked by smoke or who are unable to go down the stairs should follow these steps:

1. Stay inside your apartment
2. Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke from entering the apartment
3. Put a towel or bedding at the base of the door if there is a gap or if smoke is entering
4. Go to the window and wave so firefighters can see you, but do not open it. Be ready to call 9-1-1 to report your exact location if smoke is entering or if you feel in danger.

This is a safe option for people who are trapped or who are immobile. Firefighters will check on you and will assist in moving you if necessary.
Fire safety and evacuation plan information
For more information, contact the Seattle Fire Department 

Cooking Fire SafetyCO alarms need to be replaced every 7 yearsCooking-related fires remain the main cause of home fires in Seattle and across the U.S. Help us reduce the number of cooking-related fires by sharing this cooking fire safety video with others. This video will be available in several languages soon.
Cooking fire safety tips

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5. GREATER SEATTLE CORONAVIRUS ASSESSMENT NETWORK (SCAN) STUDY RELEASES UPDATED FINDINGS
https://tinyurl.com/scan-findings
SCAN’s latest technical report contains several findings with implications for King County’s response to the ongoing pandemic. In summary:

1. Although SCAN participants who report having known or suspected contact with someone infected with COVID-19 have a higher risk of testing positive, a large proportion of SCAN participants who test positive for COVID-19 report that they are unaware of having recently been in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus.
2. Participants who report symptoms of COVID-like illness are more likely to test positive. Acute loss of sense of smell or taste (anosmia) is the strongest single predictor of COVID-19 infection in our data.
3. Individuals can identify their own risk of contracting COVID-19 through their awareness of contact exposure and symptoms, and should seek testing or contact their healthcare provider if they self-identify as being at risk.
4. Improvements in SCAN’s delivery and lab processing logistics have reduced the average time between enrollment in SCAN and return of results to about 48 hours. The largest delay involves people waiting to test after symptom onset. Getting tested soon after onset of symptoms and suspicion of illness is critical to interrupting the chain of COVID-19 transmission.
5. While mask usage has increased over time, rates appear to be stalling below universal compliance. Trading social distancing for mask use is counterproductive for COVID-19 prevention. The best way to protect each other when we must go out is to maintain at least six feet of distance from others and to always wear a mask.
6. Use of SCAN codes, which allow individuals who meet certain criteria to bypass the normal screening process and automatically receive a SCAN test kit, has helped to facilitate greater participation of children and high-risk cases in SCAN.

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6. Loose Ends

AG Calendar Update
Shopping departure times: Wednesday and Friday 10:30 AM

Food Bank: 2nd and 4th Thursday 1:00-3:30 PM
Location: D Building 2nd Ave Suite 500
All Building Residents (A,B,C,D) come at the same times.
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 New COVID-19 Testing Site to Open at Rainier Beach High School
https://tinyurl.com/rainier-beach-hs-testing
A third COVID-19 testing site is opening up at Rainier Beach High School beginning Friday. Like the other two locations organized by the city, this one will be free regardless of immigration or insurance status and won’t require a reservation. The other two sites are located in Aurora and SODO, this new site was chosen based on data that showed Black and Latinx communities are the most impacted by COVID-19. (South Seattle Emerald) 


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PDF Newsletter from 34th Legislative District Democrats 
https://tinyurl.com/34th-2020-August-Newsletter

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This greeting sign was posted by a business on it's door.