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Date: 8/10/2020
Subject: August Online and Social Events, Links, News
From: Northwest Neighbors Network


Hello NNN members, friends, and family,
The August weather is not our typical, and neither is our ability to get out and enjoy our community as much as usual. Our Social Activities Committee and volunteers are busy researching new ways to connect despite the COVID-19 restrictions. Here are some upcoming events, with some you need to take action on ASAP to take part. As always, if you have ideas to share, send them on!
  • Social Activities Team Report/Action from Your Input
  • Jazz Walk Online August 11
  • Humanities.org Online Pacific NW Odd & Innovative Transportation August 11
  • NEST Village Exercise Classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • NEST Village Estate Planning Class
  • Lynnwood Garden Tips 
  • Volunteering for "Phone a Friend"

The first week of August, the NNN Social Activities Committee asked for member feedback.  Sixteen people responded via survey, email, in person.  About a third said they were too busy or satisfied with their current NNN interaction, so that was good to hear as well!

  • From those interested in more/new social interactions, the top contenders were in-person, outside (properly distanced and masked), as well as online with Zoom, Facetime, etc.
  • Discussion with other folks following a presentation or Webinar was attractive to a third of the respondents, and an equal number liked the unstructured chats online.
  • Top of the list of topics were Movie discussions, TED talks, and gardening presentations/conversations.  Followed by a few each for recipes, online games, and travel discussions.

This Friday, August 14, we will offer an in-person, appropriately distanced, mask-wearing event in Edmonds City Park.  View the Events calendar on the NNN site for details.

We will also be adding Zoom sessions and webinars this month.  Watch for more events, and keep the input coming!
JazzWalk
Shoreline's North City Jazz Walk August 11 Moves Online
Don't miss out on this annual event!  
This year’s Jazz Walk will feature four local musicians—two long-time favorites and two new-to-the-Walk—all performing online to ensure the safety of our community during COVID-19. Here’s how it will work:
    • Bands have been (safely) recording special performances for the Jazz Walk onto one streaming YouTube link. On Monday August 10, the North City Jazz Walk team will post that YouTube link on their site:  North City Jazz Walk website
    • Tune in on the evening of Tuesday August 11, with the link to enjoy this year’s music—FREE—from 7 to 9:30 pm PST!
    • Read more about the artists on this website: Artists
Plane
Just How Odd Could Transportation Topics Be?
Tune in August 11 at 1:00 PM to find out!
How about making plans with a volunteer or another NNN member to view and discuss what you learned?
Zoom required. Be sure to pre-register.
Register online - search class #18366 or call 425-556-2300 to register over the phone. An email will be sent with Zoom link following registration just prior to the event. (Presented by Redmond Parks & Recreation)
 

Humanities Online is presenting "Washington on Wheels: Odd and Innovative Transportation Ideas from the Pacific Northwest."
 
From one Village to Another: NEST Events
Did you know there's another village like ours that serves the community just south of us? North East Seattle Together virtual village is offering free online classes during COVID-19 phases. Feel free to take advantage of Exercise or Estate Planning! (Pair up with another member or volunteer to catch up on how the event worked for you!)  
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Estate Planning: What You Need to Know - Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 pm

Virtual event, please contact the NEST office to RSVP - 206.525.6378

Join NEST for a free online webinar on estate planning and simplifying your legal affairs. You will learn:

• What legal documents should everyone have?

• What legal planning can I do to make sure my wishes are carried out during my lifetime?

• Are there ways to minimize or avoid family conflict after my death?

• How to work safely with an attorney while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions.

Janet L. Smith is an attorney providing services in elder law, estate planning, estate administration, guardianship and mediation. She received her law degree from the University Of Washington School Of Law in 1983 and received a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Washington in 2000. She is the founder of Northwest Elder Law Group PLLC, located in the Northgate area.

This presentation will include a Q&A section. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to the NEST office (info@nestseattle.org)

 

The City of Lynnwood is offering a free gardening webinar August 25

Preregister to learn how to keep your gardens alive during winter months. Build healthy soil and keep plants growing when weather temperatures drop. Learn how to easily keep your soil active and protected during the fall and winter months using overwintered and cover crops, organic materials and physical barriers.

The webinar will be hosted by Marni Swart, a certified urban agriculturist, community educator, edible landscaper and healthy soil enthusiast.

Pre-register online Lynnwood Garden registration
 
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BONUS! More home and garden events around Snohomish County on this site:  
Home/Garden

Did You Know? Volunteering Can Help Each of Us Feel More Engaged and Less Isolated.  Sound Generations offers this program which allows us to give back to our community.

 
Position: “Phone A Friend”

Program: Marketing and Philanthropy

Location: Virtual

Schedule: One-time/ Ongoing/ Flexible

Duration: Avg. 15- 30min. per call

Contact: Raven Davis ravend@soundgenerations.org

 

Full Description: Sound Generations is looking for individuals to help address social isolation in a meaningful way. Help fight social isolation and loneliness amongst aging adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Requirements: Should be personable and comfortable with calling and holding a conversation with someone you have not met.

 
Your NNN Services team is hard at work continuing services for our members. Call or email if you need something, and we'll look for ways to help. 
 
If you need food or medicine, please call 253-237-2848 or email
services@northwestneighborsnetwork.org,
and we will find a way to make that happen. 
 
 
 
206 800-3009
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