Hi, Members!  This is your place for updates on the what's happening while we navigate this COViD-19 situation together.

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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we need your help to keep our Clubhouse as safe as possible.  The greatest risk is from close contact with other people who have coronavirus and because of that our Clubhouse is closed until we understand it is safe to do so.

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Our first event will be OPEN AIR LUNCHES starting Tuesday and Thursday the week of May 26th at 12n.  It will take place at our garden at 1121 Rock, WEATHER PERMITTING.   Bring your own lunch, mask and chair (if you have one).  Social distancing will be observed. You must provide your own transportation.   We ask that you not carpool or ask for rides with other members as we are still concerned about virus spread.  PLEASE NOTE:  Do a symptom check at least one hour before coming to the lunch.   If you have a fever, chills, body aches,  difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, or loss of taste or smell, PLEASE STAY HOME. 

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DAILY CONFERENCE CALLS will continue through the month of July.  

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While you are at home, AND WE DO HOPE THAT STAYING HOME IS YOUR PRIORITY:

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• Please be in frequent contact with us at the Clubhouse. We care about you and want to know how you are doing and how we might help. 

  • Connect with us on our Facebook page, PLAN of North Texas Facebook.   

  • We created a "Covid Companion" Group on our Facebook page, as a place to encourage each other during this time.

  • Connect with us on our daily PLAN @ 1121 Rock Conference Call at 1:15p every day.   Just call 214-380-0303, code 1234. The agenda will be similar to that of our Afternoon Meeting, and a great place to share resources.  Conference call protocol: Say your name when you get on the call and wait to be acknowledged, then please mute your phone and wait to be called by name.

  • We added some additional days & times to conference in:

    • Weekday evenings at 7pm (peer-led)

    • Saturday at 1:15p (peer-led)

    • Mondays at 3p - Ted Talk Review - We'll all listen to a Ted Talk on the call (about 20 minutes) and then discuss.

    • Tuesdays at 3p - 21 Questions

    • Wednesdays at 3p -  Join us on Zoom for Journal Share - Listen in on the Daily Calls to find out what question we will be journaling and sharing about that week. 

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• Thursdays at 3p - 1st and 3rd Thursdays - Current Events - sharing of pertinent news articles, 2nd and 4th Thursdays - TBD

• Friday at 3p - Friendship Class

  • Maintain a healthy routine of eating well, exercise, and sleep

  • Engage in activities that you enjoy.

  • Stay in touch with family and friends.

  • Avoid spending too much time monitoring news about the virus if you find it upsetting.

  • Continue any healthcare plans you have in place. 

  • Continue to practice good hygiene and prevention (e.g. social distancing, hand washing, regularly clean surfaces, and follow good food preparation practices, etc.)

If you feel unwell with any cold or flu-like systems (coughing, fever, etc.), please CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER  directly to receive information about next steps.   If you have any questions, feel free to contact City of Dallas at 214-819-2000.

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If you need to reach the Clubhouse (972-379-9904). We will be checking voicemails. We hope we can all work together to limit the spread and keep our community informed.

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Take care! 

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Ruth Josenhans

Director, PLAN