top 5 ways for connecting … from a distance
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september 2020
It’s been over half-a-year since life screeched to a halt because of Coronavirus.
We are all adjusting to this “new normal,” and trying to do our part to stay safe and practice social distancing. But, we are humans and love socializing and connecting with people.
Fortunately, this pandemic has forced us to come up with some creative ways to connect to the people in our lives.
host outdoor movie night
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Grab the projector and a screen, and a white sheet, and set up a backyard “sit-in” movie theater. It’s a great way to socialize from a distance, be outdoors, and share a film with friends and family. You can even set up a little concession area with individual servings of popcorn, candy, and a variety of drinks for kids and adults.
virtual book club
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Who doesn’t love a good book? You can run this like a traditional book club: pick a book, set a date, and discuss. Even more fun, set up a book club between kids and grandparents. It’s a great way to connect multi-generations and set-up a good discussion. It’s fun for a kid to have special time with a grandparent, especially one who is far away or unable to have visitors. Plus, it’s reading, so it’s an added motivation for those reluctant readers.
*My daughter and mom did this and LOVED it! It was such a special way for them to connect .
virtual wine tasting
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There are so many options for this! You can come up with your own wines that can easily be ordered online and have everyone order the same wines to taste and discuss. You could also go directly to the source. Many wineries are offering virtual tasting events. This is a fun, social way to try some new wines and expand your palette.
Don’t like wine? Switch it to a craft beer tasting instead!
virtual game night
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This offers fun for all ages! Host a virtual adult game night with games like Cards Against Humanity, Trivia Night, Read My Lips, Never Have I Ever, etc. Or, host a kids game night, Pictionary, Charades, or “Would You Rather?” are all great options. There are also many online platforms which host virtual game nights that you could try.
pick up a pen: be a pen pal!
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Go old-school and write letters to love-ones, people living in nursing homes, or teachers. Who doesn’t love getting actual mail? This is a great way to encourage kids to practice writing. It also fosters connection for kids with adults who they are close to, but can’t see because of distance or safety.