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Newsletter 1-18-2021

1/18/2021

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The Gardens Gazette
Newsletter

January 18, 2021
Previous Newsletters are in the Newsletter Archive 
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AG Zoom Survey:  https://tinyurl.com/AG-Survey-2020
Online Calendar for January 2021
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Scarlet Williams, 5, and her brother Liam, 5, ride their scooters outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia Sunday January 17, 2021. The building is barricaded and secured by the Washington State Patrol and National Guard in case of expected political protests ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as president. -- Seattle Times
Contents:
1. COVID Updates 
2. Zoom Updates
3. Loose Ends
1. COVID Updates

COVID Updates are posted to News > COVID-19
01/18/2021 3:15 PM
BREAKING: Everyone 65 and over immediately eligible for coronavirus vaccination under newly announced guidelines
Governor announces public-private partnership to ramp up vaccination
Acknowledging lagging coronavirus vaccine distribution, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a public-private partnership that he said would speed up the process by creating new vaccinations sites, mobilize thousands of workers and make everyone in Washington 65 and over immediately eligible.
KOMO NEWS 
KIRO7 
  • Washington is receiving 100,000 doses per week.
  • Phase 1A Continues as planned
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01/16/2021
Post-COVID lungs worse than the worst smokers' lungs, surgeon says
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-lungs-scarring-smokers-lungs/

01/11/2021
Treasury is Delivering Millions of Economic Impact Payments by Prepaid Debit Card
EIP Cards will be sent in a white envelope that prominently displays the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal. The EIP Card has the Visa name on the front of the Card and the issuing bank name, MetaBank®, N.A. on the back of the card. Each mailing will include instructions on how to securely activate and use the EIP Card.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1229
For more information about EIP Cards, please visit EIPCard.com.
You may check the status of your payment at IRS.gov/GetMyPayment. 
2. Zoom Updates
Next AG Zoom Meetup: Wednesday January 20th at 2pm
Topics: Inauguration of Biden and Harris, Vaccines, and More.
Zoom Invitations will be emailed on Tuesday January 19th
Test Your Zoom Device for video and audio   https://zoom.us/test
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01/17/2021
Low-Cost Internet Program 
​(Share this with someone who needs Internet access)

InterConnection has partnered with Mobile Citizen to provide the Low-Cost Internet Program on our ConnectAll.org online store, which is available to individuals that satisfy the program’s eligibility requirements. Nonprofit organizations must contact Mobile Citizen directly to participate in this program.
The cost of a new internet package is $110.95; a one-time payment of $99.00 for the hotspot device (+$9.90 tax, if applicable), and $11.95 for the first month of internet service. The payment card will be automatically charged $11.95 for the service cost each month.
https://interconnection.org/mobile-citizen.php
3. Loose Ends
QAnon Is Like a Game—a Most Dangerous Game
The conspiracy theory has the best attributes of a multiplatform alternative reality game (ARG), except that it can cause harm in the real world.

https://www.wired.com/story/qanon-most-dangerous-multiplatform-game/
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Newsletter 1-10-2021

1/11/2021

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The Gardens Gazette
Newsletter

January 10, 2021
Newsletter Archive

 CONTENTS
  1. NEWS JUST FOR YOU
  2. COVID-19 RESOURCES
  3. ACTIVITIES
  4. SCIENCE & EDUCATION
  5. WELLNESS & SAFETY
  6. MUTUAL AID
  7. LOOSE ENDS​
1. NEWS JUST FOR YOU
Happy New Year! 

Linked here is the January 8 edition of News Just For You 
from the Community Life Foundation.  

In this issue you’ll find:
 
  • Information on the science behind the COVID vaccine
  • A link to the new PhaseFinder tool that will help you know your place in the vaccine line
  • A list of The New York Times Top 10 Books of 2020
  • Two resources for free classes and seminars via phone or computer
2. COVID-19 RESOURCES
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Click image above to read article at The New Yorker Magazine
Seattle / King County Emergency Food Resource
https://public.tableau.com/profile/city.of.seattle.human.services#!/vizhome/Covid-19Seattle-AreaEmergencyFoodResources/COVIDInfo
Enter address https://maps.seattle.gov/humanservices/foodresources/

King County Health Department
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19.aspx
​

01/07/2021
Community Life Foundation Flyer: Vaccine Timeline - PDF Link
Vaccination Phases Infographic - PDF Link

01/07/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from Washington DOH
http://CovidVaccineWA.org
>> https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/Vaccine
>>> Timeline https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/VaccinationPhasesInfographic.pdf
>>> Find Your Phase http://FindYourPhaseWA.org
>>>> https://wadoh.jotform.com/203418436942154

​01/05/2021
Washington State Department of Health
Receive notification when you are eligible for COVID vaccine
.
https://wadoh.jotform.com/203418436942154

After you answer some questions, the form tells you if you are eligible for a vaccine. 
You can sign up to be notified when you become eligible.
Learn more: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/Vaccine
Shared with Wellness Committee
3. ACTIVITIES
 01/07/2021
Add this to your calendar:
Weekly Arrowhead Zoom Gathering
Open to all residents
1st gathering is Wednesday January 13 at 2 PM
(Zoom invitations will be sent Tues Jan-12th)

1st discussion topic: How to stay active and engaged during COVID Quarantine
Future Topics will be determined by the group.
Added to online Calendar.


01/05/2021
Silve Kite Google Meet Workshops
https://www.silverkite.us/online-workshops
Spark Boxes https://www.silverkite.us/sparkboxes
Podcasts https://www.silverkite.us/podcast
Training Videos https://www.silverkite.us/training-videos

01/05/2021
Story Corps
Record audio interview on phone or Zoom.

Submit it for The Gardens Gazette Newsletter.
I will edit it and share it on the website. - JW
https://storycorps.org/participate/great-questions/
4. SCIENCE & EDUCATION
​01/05/2021
King County Library System
Resources for Older Adults

https://kcls.org/older-adults/


01/05/2021
Seattle healthcare worker-training startup NextStep raises $2.5M to fund continued growth

https://www.geekwire.com/2021/seattle-healthcare-worker-training-startup-nextstep-raises-2-5m-fund-continued-growth/
>> https://nurseaide.nextstep.careers/
Prepare to work in nursing homes, home care, all long-term care settings:
Features state-approved CNA course content
Includes popular coronavirus expert Dr. Vin Gupta
National COVID-Ready Caregiver Certification Included
24/7 access on mobile phone, tablet, computer
Appropriate to prepare nurse aides under CMS Emergency COVID waiver (42 CFR 483.35(d))

01/05/2021
Podcast | How Mount Rainier will tell us when it’s going to blow
By listening closely, scientists can tell us when to worry — but these mountain songs are more than just warning signs.
Season 1, Episode 1 / January 5, 2021

https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut-escapes/1/1/podcast-how-mount-rainier-will-tell-us-when-its-going-blow

01/04/2021
UW ACCESS Program
The ACCESS Program at the University of Washington allows Washington state residents aged 60 and older to audit one or two university courses per quarter on a space-available basis. The program is a great opportunity to take full advantage of the extraordinary resources of the campus, the outstanding faculty, and the diverse student population.
https://registrar.washington.edu/registration/access/
Winter 2021 ACCESS Registration
Online Registration Form Opens Friday, December 4
Registration Begins Wednesday, January 6
Registration Ends @ 5pm Wednesday, January 20
Payment Due Friday, January 22
University of Washington Academic Calendars
http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/calendar.html
Post Alley Background Story

https://www.postalley.org/2020/12/26/senior-scholar-show-off-the-uw-at-25-a-class/
5. WELLNESS & SAFETY
 01/03/2021
Find an AA Meeting Online
https://www.seattleaa.org/

01/05/2021
January 2021 SW Precinct Crime Prevention Newsletter
Jennifer Danner (she/her/hers) #8048
Crime Prevention Coordinator
SPD Southwest Precinct
PDF Link is the SW Precinct’s January 2020 crime prevention newsletter, focusing on auto theft and bicycle theft prevention.

6. MUTUAL AID
 01/08/2021
Mutual Aid Movement
Seattle author says ‘mutual aid’ will be crucial in 2021 and beyond
In a new book, Seattle University’s Dean Spade highlights how the organizing and survival tactic could be vital for future disasters.

https://crosscut.com/culture/2021/01/seattle-author-says-mutual-aid-will-be-crucial-2021-and-beyond
TOOLKIT: Mutual Aid 101
#WeGotOurBlock

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRMxV09kdojzMdyOfapJUOB6Ko2_1iAfIm8ELeIgma21wIt5HoTqP1QXadF01eZc0ySrPW6VtU_veyp/pub
This toolkit includes step by step instructions for how you can build your own mutual aid network while staying safe from the spread of COVID-19. You can start by posting on social media: “I’m going to support my neighbors through COVID-19. Ocasiocortez.com/we-got-our-block #WeGotOurBlock” and keep us updated on your mutual aid work through #WeGotOurBlock.
Download a printable copy of this toolkit here. See resources at end.

https://cdn.cosmicjs.com/09a653b0-7545-11ea-be6b-9f10a20c6f68-Mutual-Aid-101-Toolkit.pdf
/home/john/Documents/gardens-gazette/Newsletter/Mutual-Aid-101-Toolkit.pdf
Download printable #WeGotOurBlock signs for your windows/door here.
https://cdn.cosmicjs.com/48a57070-72aa-11ea-8d3c-6739f6fffc75-WeGotOurBlock-signs-for-windows-and-doors.pdf
A Mutual Aid Explainer (Warning: Strong language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PopmGAvsggg
Neighborhood Pods
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j8ADhLEuKNDZ1a_opmzudywJPKMXcNKu01V1xY2MiIA/edit
Pod Mapping for Mutual Aid
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-QfMn1DE6ymhKZMpXN1LQvD6Sy_HSnnCK6gTO7ZLFrE/edit
SAFETY PRACTICES
​A small zine of compiled resources on: FORFOOD & SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION during the Coronavirus Pandemic

https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-SupplyDistro-MASafetyPracticesZine-WEB.pdf
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/
COVID-19 Mutual Aid Resources
http://bigdoorbrigade.com/2020/03/16/covid-19-mutual-aid-resources/
Big Door Brigade: What is Mutual Aid?
http://bigdoorbrigade.com/what-is-mutual-aid/

Dean Spade: Leadership and Organization
http://www.deanspade.net/2018/12/18/what-it-is-like-inside-our-organizations/
http://www.deanspade.net/2019/09/25/leadership-qualities-that-support-mutuality-and-collaboration/
Dean Spade: Solidarity Not Charity - Mutual Aid for Mobilization and Survival
http://www.deanspade.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Mutual-Aid-Article-Social-Text-Final.pdf
Example: Rogers Park Community Response Team
https://rpcrt.org/
7. LOOSE ENDS

Conquer the Day with affirmations 
Unlock the power of affirmations:
  • I exhale weakness and inhale confidence.
  • I am sexy and people want to be around me.
  • My path to success is inevitable.
  • I focus on what I can control.
  • I organize my socks. 
  • I put the cap back on the toothpaste
  • I chew before swallowing
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Newsletter 1-2-2021

1/10/2021

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The Gardens Gazette
Newsletter

January 2, 2021
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Contents
    1. COVID-19
    2. Wellness
    3. Shelters
    4. Other Newsletters
    5. Earthquakes & Science
    6. Fun Stuff


1. COVID-19
12/31/2020
COVID-19: Resources for Seattle Community
https://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19
01/01/2021
Free COVID-19 Testing
Delridge / West Seattle
Southwest Teen Life Center
2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98106
Register at https://KingCounty.gov/CovidTesting
>> https://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19/free-covid-19-testing
or call 206-477-3977 8am to 7pm
You can Register with or without COVID-19 symptoms
  • fever or chills
  • cough
  • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • fatigue
  • muscle or body aches
  • headache
  • new loss of taste or smell
  • sore throat
  • congestion or runny nose
  • nausea or vomiting
  • diarrhea
12/30/2020
Self-Proning improves SpO2 for COVID-19 Patients
Prone > belly down
Supine > belly up
Lateral Recumbent > Left or right side down
https://www.thoughtco.com/anatomical-position-definitions-illustrations-4175376
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCkHPYpwg2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTTunLko_D0
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acem.13994
https://europepmc.org/article/pmc/4408655
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=PULM%2F108807&topicKey=PULM%2F1630&source=outline_link
12/29/2020
Airway specialist Dr. Richard Levitan makes the case for
treating COVID patients before they are feeling short of breath.

PBS Transcript: https://justpaste.it/5qk7l
Dr Levitan refered to this paper
Early Self‐Proning in Awake, Non‐intubated Patients in the Emergency Department
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acem.13994
Based on Levitan's recomendation, I ordered a pulse oximeter
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YVGZPRZ/

12/22/2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Dashboard
https://public.tableau.com/profile/benjamin.renton#!/vizhome/COVID-19VaccineAllocationDashboard/Dashboard1
12/23/2020
December 25 edition of News Just For You
from the Community Life Foundation.
In this issue you’ll find:
  • The most recent FAQs about the COVID vaccines
  • A free resource from an RN to help you navigate the complexities of health care A New Year’s recipe that will bring you good luck and prosperity!
  • Who has priority for receiving the vaccinations?
The CDC recommends that initial supplies be offered in pahses:
  • Phase 1a includes healthcare workers and long-term care residents.
Phase 1b is expected in January and would include adults ages 75 and older, and frontline workers such as teachers, police officers, fire fighters, and
grocery store workers.
Phase 1c, which may start in February, would include adults 65 and older, along with people with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit https://bit.ly/3h3FDPA and http://bit.ly/3r9St3z
  • Residents needing health advocate assistance should contact Mary Pope, RN, at (425) 765-2757 or marytpope@hotmail.com.
PDF Newsletter attached
12/23/2020
Washington’s statewide eviction moratorium will be extended until March 31
With eight days to go before the expiration of the statewide eviction moratorium on Dec. 31, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday he would once again extend the ban on evictions to March 31.
12/28/2020
Here Is What's In Congress' COVID-19 Relief Package
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/21/948744901/here-is-whats-in-congress-covid-19-relief-package
Individual benefits
Small-business help
Vaccines
Broadband access
Transportation aid
Education
Agriculture
Medical bills
Tax-deductible meals
Full bill
2. Wellness
12/31/2020
The 12 Most Typical Silent Reflux Symptoms
8) Post-Nasal Drip
This is the same as a runny nose – just that the mucus runs down your throat.
https://www.refluxgate.com/silent-reflux-symptoms
3. Shelters
12/24/2020
40 Tiny House Village at 6th & Orchard
602 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Opened: December 2020
Property Owner: First Christian Church of Tacoma
https://lihi.org/tiny-house-village-at-6th-orchard/
12/23/2020
Just Shelter: Community Resources
https://justshelter.org/community-resources/
National Resources
https://justshelter.org/national-resources/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/just_shelter
Eviction Lab
https://evictionlab.org/
4. Other Newsletters
From TheEvergrey.com Newsletter

Support houseless neighbors by donating to organizations like Mary’s Place, Capitol Hill Housing, Compass Housing Alliance, DESC. Or if you’re interested in supporting mutual aid projects, consider donating to Riot Kitchen, Morning March Seattle, Emerald City Drives, Grandma’s House.
12/21/2020
From PostAlley.org
Victoria and eight other Vancouver Island communities have begun primary and secondary treatment of their human waste, ending a controversy over sewage dumping into the Strait of Juan de Fuca that lasted longer than Europe’s 30-Years War.  https://www.postalley.org/2020/12/16/the-strait-poop-victoria-flush-is-no-longer/
5. Earthquakes & Science
12/30/2020
Recent Earthquakes
https://www.pnsn.org/earthquakes/recent


RESEARCH REVEALED:
UW vessel Rachel Carson’s work off Alki Point could help predict
earthquakes by studying methane bubbles rising above fault lines.

https://westseattleblog.com/2020/12/research-revealed-uw-vessel-rachel-carsons-work-off-alki-point-could-help-predict-earthquakes/
UW Research Vessel Rachel Carson
https://www.ocean.washington.edu/story/RV_Rachel_Carson
Where is RV Rachel Carson now?
https://www.ocean.washington.edu/story/Ship_Map


12/22/2020
A New Field Guide for Earth’s Wild Microbes
https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-field-guide-for-earths-wild-microbes/
In November, researchers from the Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute announced a significant advance: They have assembled the largest catalog of microbes to date, containing over 50,000 genomes from 18,000 different microbial species—12,000 of which have never been documented before. Their study, published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, expands this branch of the known tree of life by a whopping 44 percent.
“There are only about 10,000 species of microbes that have been cultured and described formally, and yet there might be a billion species. That is why this study is so important.”
Soil bacteria are a potent source of therapeutics. The soil bacterial strain Streptomyces, for example, has given rise to numerous antibiotics and even anti-cancer drugs.
“By better cataloguing the diversity of microbes out there, we hope that we're better able to identify all the different metabolisms and unique functionalities that are encoded within the entire tree of life.”
6. Fun Stuff
12/31/2020
Majically News @MajicallyNews on Twitter
Good News Only - Sharing the Majic of Happiness

https://twitter.com/MajicallyNews


12/21/2020
Peter Jackson has released an exclusive sneak peek
of his upcoming documentary “TheBeatles : Get Back”

The Beatles: Get Back Opens in Theatres August 27, 2021 #TheBeatlesGetBack
Watch a 6 minute video here:
https://twitter.com/PaulMcCartney/status/1340930384545148928?s=20
The film is being edited from 56 hours of never before seen recordings.


12/29/2020
Dancing Robots - Do You Love Me?
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw

​More Surrealist art by René Magritte
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Come on, 2021!  You can do it!
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Newsletter 12-20-2020

1/9/2021

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The Gardens Gazette
Newsletter

December 20, 2020
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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.
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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
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Newsletter 12-12-2020

1/9/2021

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The Gardens Gazette
Newsletter

December 12, 2020
 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 newsjustforyou@shag.org. 

Click linked PDF for News Just for You

Holiday Cheer!
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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
Jennifer.Danner@seattle.gov
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. 

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Newsletter 9-8-2020

1/9/2021

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The Gardens Gazette
Newsletter

September 8, 2020
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
Register to Vote: King County
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