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WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
[June 12-19, 2020]
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FRESH CINNAMON BUNS AVAILABLE TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2020 (ORDER BY FRIDAY JUNE 19)

New or Noteworthy News

MWSA & PHASE 2 OF GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA RELAUNCH PLAN

The Government of Alberta has announced that we are moving to Phase 2 to relaunch the economy, starting Friday June 12. More businesses, sport, and recreation services can open, if they are ready. Some larger gatherings for seated audience events will be permitted. In all cases, public health guidance must be followed. That being said, MWSA remains closed until further notice.

The Mill Woods Seniors Association is located in a City of Edmonton-owned facility, and we are waiting for direction and confirmation from City of Edmonton officials for a reopen date, along with guidelines from Alberta Health Services on how we can provide a safe, and enjoyable environment for our members and guests, staff and volunteers. We are currently having these discussions, and are working on our own Re-Launch Plan to welcome you all back in the safest manner.

Please note that even when we are given a date to re-open, we will require time for training and to prepare our facility with new procedures and protocols focusing on increased safety and hygiene measures, for our staff and volunteers. The health and well-being of our members, staff, instructors, and volunteers remain a priority. Continue to check our website for regular updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
NEW!! CURBSIDE CINNAMON BUNS AT MWSA!  4 FOR $10 (Sorry, not sold individually). Cinnamon buns are made in-house in our commercial kitchen by Daniel, our chef. They are baked and packaged Tuesday morning. Must pre-order on this website by the cut-off. We are not able to take cash or other payment options at this time.
Pick-up only. No dine-in or delivery options are available at this time. 

ORDER CUT-OFF: FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2020 BY 4 PM
PICK-UP DAY & TIME: TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2020 BETWEEN 10-12 NOON
LOCATION: MWSA curbside; back doors

PRE-ORDER YOUR CINNAMON BUNS NOW: mwsac.ca/cafe

JUNE 2020 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
MWSA KNITTERS--If you are making items for charity, and you need more wool/yarn contact karen@mwsac.ca and we'll distribute some of our donated supply.

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS! You can now do this safely and securely online:  https://www.mwsac.ca/membership. If you have any questions/concerns, feel free to email karen@mwsac.ca. 

MWSA ONLINE CLASSES/PROGRAMS 

HAVE YOU LIKED US ON FACEBOOK? We update our page every weekday with information, events, event photos, and other fun things! It's a great way to connect with the community and MWSA members. We often post discussion topics and share member videos!
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES TAX-FREE FUNDING FOR SENIORS The Government of Canada announced they are providing a one-time tax-free payment of $300 for recipients of the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, with an additional $200 for recipients of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
COVID-19 Practise good hygiene to help prevent illness. This includes washing your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoiding touching your face, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or sleeve, and disposing of tissues appropriately. Please stay home if you are sick! People can access testing by completing the COVID-19 self-assessment online. 
COVID-19 TESTING COVID-19 testing is now available to all Albertans, even if you don’t have symptoms. 
WEARING MASKS Albertans are encouraged to wear non-medical masks in public when it's difficult to maintain physical distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) at all times.
MORE INFO ON ALBERTA'S PHASE II RELAUNCH PLANS
FREE DISPOSABLE MASKS FROM GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA. You can get four free masks per person at any Alberta A&W, McDonald's or Tim Hortons drive-thru. Masks are available while supplies last with no purchase necessary.
CITY OF EDMONTON NEWS RELEASE ON RELAUNCH, June 11, 2020

COVID-19 INFORMATION

If you are in a crisis or distress, you can call the 24/7 Distress Line: 780-482-4357. 

Old News (That You May Have Missed)


If you need Outreach Support please call 780-496-2997, Monday-Fridays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Home Support Services Line (for referrals to home services like snow removal, junk removal, etc...): 587-594-7884, Mon-Fri 10 a.m-3 p.m.
Board Updates/AGM News: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta’s Corporate Registry has permitted us to postpone the 2020 AGM. This may change based on future developments. Until an AGM is held and the membership elects a new Board of Directors, the current Board will continue. 
2nd Floor Cafe remains closed. If you require prepared meals, we recommend Meals on Wheels.

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

MWSA Programs Cancellations & Refunds: MWSA will be offering $25 credit per registered fitness course, or you can choose to donate the Mill Woods Seniors Association, for the missed classes, and we will issue you a charitable tax receipt. Please email program.coordinator@mwsac.ca. 
For more info on programs and other news, visit www.mwsac.ca

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

SURVEY TIME!  ASYMPTOMATIC COVID-19 TESTS
All Albertans are eligible for free #COVID19 testing, even if they don’t have symptoms. Are you planning to get tested? If not, why not? Share your thoughts today!

TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION RESUMES JUNE 15
Starting June 15, Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) will resume fare collection on buses, LRT and DATS.

  • From June 15 - 30, customers that have a March, April or July monthly transit pass can use that as payment. Those without a pass can use cash, tickets, valid transfers and family/day passes as payment
  • From July 1 - 31, April or July monthly transit passes will be accepted, as well as cash, tickets, valid transfers and family/day passes. ETS will not be producing June monthly passes, nor doing any pass exchange.

Paper transfers will resume, as proof of payment, when paying with cash or tickets. Also starting June 15, customers should board the bus through the front door. Enhanced Saturday service remains for buses and LRT until further notice.

PROPER FOOTWEAR FOR SENIORS (TO PREVENT FALLS)
As we spend more time outdoors as it gets warmer, it is important to ensure that you are wearing the proper footwear to prevent falls, and keep you safe when you are on the go! Information from AHS & the Injury Prevention Centre. 

For more things to do, check our MWSA Resource Page!
Laugh of the Week!
(C) Brian Gordon

One good thing you can do this week:  Enjoy the great outdoors. The Edmonton Nature Club has a list of places that you could go birdwatching. 

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter." -Rachel Carson, marine biologist, author, and conservationist 

On Behalf of MWSA,

Karen Lee

Communications/Fund Development Coordinator
Mill Woods Seniors Association
2nd Floor, 2610 Hewes Way NW
Edmonton, AB  T6L 0A9
Front Desk: 780 496 2997

 
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