“Fall is sneaking into De Winton”: in spite of COVID-19 changing many things that are going on or NOT going on in our community. But, ‘seize the moment’ and enjoy the beauty that we are surrounded with.
As in all of life, I have chosen to dwell on what we do have choices and control over, rather than thinking about the ‘old normal’ or what the ‘new normal’ is or will be.
One year ago, we were able to celebrate and focus on what De Winton was like 100 years ago with all the decades of activities from 1918 to now! We did reflect on the Spanish Flu of 1918; little did we know then how much more we would hear about that in 2020! What will the next 100 years have to report from 2020? Many ‘buzzwords’ are already floating around.
“Flatten the curve”: Although that has been made in regards to trying to keep the numbers of COVID-19 statistics lowered, will we try to work towards “Flattening the curve” for: Bankruptcy! Unemployment! Suicide! Are we remembering to do our own small part by:
– Striving to support all the local (especially small) businesses by making sure we ‘buy local’ wherever possible; support local tradespeople, craftspeople, artisans as well as small local markets that are attempting to showcase their talented creative products?
– Traveling and learning about our own ‘backyard’ and the beauty that surrounds us in our own province, when we can not go on planned trips to other countries? It is refreshing to hear about all the hiking that is being done this year nearby. Photography from there is also amazing.
– Considering our way to help and support the many charities, who still provide so much support for such important causes, but are more limited now in some of their usual fundraising activities?
– Looking after our own mental health by creating new routines and interests? Gardening, which has been a wonderful long-time activity for many people, has now acquired new clientele. The extra time forced on people to be at home has lead them to realizing joy and satisfaction (not to mention convenience) of growing much of their own food. Families are enjoying the outdoors in a more meaningful way without having to drive anywhere.
– Great improvement in the technological skills of especially the more ‘senior’ citizens. Well, we can’t go visit our grandchildren… hmmm best we learn to Facetime or Skype to see how fast those little darlings grow! There may have been a happy pause in some of our volunteer positions! However, soon we learned that Zoom meetings could keep us involved in meetings as well as yoga classes or just connecting with friends and family.
De Winton Hall Activities
• Stretching Exercise: Mondays 7:30 – 9pm. and Thursdays: 9:30 – 11am. Drop in, no cost to DCA Members. Non DCA members: $80 for 10 sessions
• Bridge: Resumes on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm. They always welcome new members of all levels of bridge playing ability. I believe you will enjoy the company and laughter that goes with it. Contact Trudy Vangilst at 403-938-3436.
• Quilting: Our Dedicated Q Bee Quilting group is also a wonderful group of ladies who would also welcome anyone joining them with whatever project you have on hand; valuable suggestions and help would also be available.They assemble every Wednesday at 9:30am. Contact: Lynda Daniluk, 403-690- 0219 or lmdaniluk@gmail.com.
• De Winton Book Club: New members are always most welcome to join this group of interested readers, just contact Greg at the Hall for further information. The club meets in Okotoks at the Take the Cake Café at 94 Elma Street the third Thursday of each month. Trails of Passion by Willian Deverell is the book for Oct.17th.
DCA Member Benefits
Members of the De Winton Community Association are eligible for special discounts of 20% off on Hall Rentals. We are now booking the November and December time period for seasonal parties, so if you or your company would like to host a party at the De Winton Community Hall please contact Facility Manager Greg Davenport at 403-938-2525.
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