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Welcome to Askennonia's weekly eblast. It's a good way to keep current on both Askennonia and general community news. You can also visit our website at www.askennonia.com where you can view our monthly newsletter or click on the link below. Feel free to forward this email to friends who might benefit from this information.
If you have questions or need to contact us you may do so on our website's Contact Us, reply to this email or call 705-526-7609 (once we are back in the office after the Covid-19 pandemic is over).
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Blair's Zoom Coffee Chat is Tuesday morning at 10 am! Join the fun to see how everyone is doing and what projects we are all working on at home!! Are you missing your buddies? Join us for a chat and social over zoom! Remember if you aren't comfortable with Zoom, Compusolve has volunteer to help with that. (see below)
Blair Archibald is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Coffee with Blair
Time: Aug 25, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83359818718?pwd=TW80K1V3cUtQSDNFU0I5K3c4NWVxUT09
Meeting ID: 833 5981 8718
Passcode: 177197
One tap mobile
+15873281099,,83359818718#,,,,,,0#,,177197# Canada
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You will need to download the Zoom app and if you need help with that, CSOLVE will help (see below). If you have the app on your phone, tablet, or computer, click on the invitation above. It should take you to the waiting room for the meeting.
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Basic & Advanced Line Dance & Woodcarving classes
resuming in Little Lake Park at the Picnic Pavilion.
Starting this Wed August 26, thanks to our volunteers and members, our Line Dance & Woodcarving classes will resume in person! In order to maximum safety for all, they will be held outdoors, in the Picnic Pavilion in Little Lake Park. Offering such programming doesn't come without risks, both for you and for the Askennonia organization. Even though we are following all protocols laid out by the Health Unit, there is still risk. To recognize this risk, we have prepared a waiver that each attendee will be required to sign prior to participation. Here's a copy of it, along with the screening test participants will need to pass in order to attend.
Please arrive early. Advanced Line Dance will run Monday & Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30
Beginner Line Dance will run Monday & Wednesday 11 - 12
Woodcarving will run Wednesdays at 1 pm
Watch for more classes! We are working on it!
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Our friends at CSOLVE (local computer experts) will provide support to our members for the purpose of assisting with the creation and setup of computer tools and applications that will enable you to attend our programs electronically or connect with others. (Primarily with Zoom program.) CSOLVE is offering this service to our members at no charge from now until May 31 (or beyond at CSOLVE's discretion). THANKS CSOLVE!
If you are a member who needs help getting connected, on Facebook - hit the blue Send Message button at the top of our page or reply to our Eblast or message us through our website and Blair or Judy will forward your information to CSOLVE with your information. This applies to people who are delivering programs and want to understand the program better.
In your message to us, be sure to include the following:
Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Description of what you need help with, Best time contact you (between 8 am to 5 pm, Tues to Fri). They will then contact you.
Please note that this free service will be performed on a ‘best effort’ basis with the understanding that CSOLVE’s contracted clients will take priority.
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NEW COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE IN MIDLAND
A COVID-19 assessment centre opened on March 25 in Midland.
The assessment centre is at 845 King St., Unit 3, adjacent to Chigamik Community Health Centre. It will be open by appointment only.
The objective of the Georgian Bay General Hospital clinic is to assess and, only where appropriate, swab people for COVID-19. For safety reasons, walk-in appointments are prohibited. Not all individuals who attend the clinic will be swabbed.
HOW CAN I BE SEEN AT THE ASSESSMENT CENTRE?
There are three ways to get an appointment at the assessment centre. Please note a screening tool will be used to determine if you should be seen at the centre.
1. Go to the Georgian Bay General Hospital website at gbgh.on.ca/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-updates.
2. Call the assessment centre booking desk at 705-529-1025, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
3. Call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE ASSESSMENT CENTRE?
You will be assessed by a nurse who will make a clinical determination if a test is required. If a test is required, you will be swabbed and the sample sent for processing. You will then be given instructions on how to self-isolate at home.
HOW WILL I FIND OUT THE RESULTS?
Public Health will contact you to inform you of the result and provide any other necessary information if you test positive.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET THE RESULTS?
This will vary depending on the number of tests being performed. You will be advised to remain at home in self-isolation pending the results of your test. Regardless of the results, you must self-isolate at home.
For general questions, do not call or go to the COVID-19 assessment centre. Instead, call the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-888-225-7851.
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