New or Noteworthy News

• Effective immediately, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, disc golf and premier sports fields are closed. This is to ensure the health and safety of Edmontonians and to meet provincial orders around physical distancing. Park spaces like baseball diamonds and soccer fields will be open to the public for casual use only starting May 1, weather permitting. Users must adhere to 2 metre physical distancing rules, ensure gatherings are kept to 15 people or less and avoid or limit touching commonly touched surfaces like sporting equipment. 
• To prevent the COVID-19 spread, the City is temporarily suspending the distribution of complimentary flowers for visitors to put down on their loved one’s resting place on special days including Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. 
• City of Edmonton golf courses will remain closed until further notice. This includes Victoria Golf Course and Driving Range, Rundle Park Golf Course and Riverside Golf Course.

• To help limit the number of Albertans who need to visit registry agents in person, the Government of Alberta is temporarily allowing registry agents to provide corporate registry services, personal property registry services, and select motor vehicle services by phone, secure email, fax or mail.

• For a full list of services available through alternative delivery methods, visit alberta.ca/covid19.

Spots still available! Virtual Soft Pilates (Saturdays, 9:30 -10:30 a.m) & Virtual Stretch & Release (Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m). Both classes run 9 Weeks, from Class, May 2-June 27, 2020 with instructor Kate Stashko.  
Cost: By donation (proceeds will be split with instructor & MWSA). To register, email karen at karen@mwsac.ca with the subject line "Pilates" class.

ONLINE PROGRAMMING/COURSE CREDITS. We have a few online classes. You can use your Programming Credits from previously cancelled classes for these new online programs. If you have any questions, please contact Karen at karen@mwsac.ca

This is a MWSA Outreach Program for seniors (MWSA members and non-members welcome) to discuss current events, reduce social isolation, and create fellowship in a friendly and welcoming environment.

If interested or if you have questions, please contact Fred Sawka, MWSA Conversation Circle Program Lead, at fred@sawka.com. Please put “Conversation Circle” in the subject line. 

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID-19 (Alberta Cares Connector). There are many volunteer opportunities that you can do from home, while making a difference in the community. 

Old News (That You May Have Missed)

Online Programs for Seniors page on our website, under "Resources for Seniors." 

Community Events & News
If you have any events YOU would like to submit to this section, please reply to this email.

GLOBAL TV EDMONTON LOOKING FOR "WISE WORDS WEDNESDAYS" SUBMISSIONS
Global TV Edmonton News with Jennifer Crosby is looking for 30 second video clips from seniors on advice for getting through the pandemic to help lift spirits and showcase seniors. You can send the video to ViewerContactEdmonton@globalnews.ca with the subject line "Wise Words." Please shoot the video in landscape mode (i.e, turn your cell phone sideways). And don't forget to include your first and last name. The "Wise Word Wednesdays" segment airs Wednesdays at noon on GlobalTV.

Free Bread & Peanut Butter for the Hungry
A group of Canada Post Workers organized this community event.
Saturday May 2 from 9-11 AM
Drive-Thru Pick-Up at 9507-39 Ave

Free Virtual Community Art Night
NINA is hosting free community art nights, Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM via Zoom. Free materials for the classes can be arranged by calling Lorraine at (780)919-9627 or email: hello@lshulba.com.
Apr 28-May 26, 2020

STORY CALLS PROGRAM
Seniors interested in hearing an engaging 5-minute story from a talented storyteller are encouraged to call Storytelling Alberta. The program has been extended to run until May 10. To participate, simply complete the online request form.

For more things to do, check our MWSA Resource Page!