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Hello NNN members, friends, and families:
Welcome to our latest update as we put on our masks and enjoy the summer days.
- NNN Friday Bi-Weekly Lunch August 20: McMenamins Anderson School
- Ten Year State Redistricting - Do You Know How to Participate?
- Masks required beginning Monday August 23 + COVID-19 Delta Variant Continues to Increase Cases
- Local Activities/Events - What's New?
- Members and Volunteers Only Ice Cream Social September 25
| | | | Let’s Do Lunch! August 20th, we're in Bothell @ McMenamins Anderson School
Lunch and Conversation social time with NNN is here! Meet up in person, and catch up with those you haven't seen in far too long.
Come early to stroll around the property--there's a lot to see! Be sure to check in at the main restaurant front desk to ask where Rick and the NNN group is located so you don't wander too far afield! ;)
Lunch is open to the public and starts at 1:00 p.m. No need to register in advance. We each pay for our own food and drink.
More information for each lunch can be found on the Events Calendar of our website.
Thanks to Rick Berlin for selecting this lunch spot.
Address: 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA
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Do You Know How to Take Part in Redistricting Washington State?
Washington redraws the boundaries of voting districts every 10 years so they reflect our state’s changing populations. With the 2020 Redistricting Data summary files from the U.S. Census Bureau now in hand, the Washington State Redistricting Commission met Aug. 16 and agreed to a schedule of important dates and deadlines that will lead to the delivery of final Washington state legislative and congressional district maps by Monday, Nov. 15.
Important dates to note:
- End of August – The DrawYourWA mapping tool will be live with the official Census Bureau redistricting data and the state’s adjusted data based on relocation of persons in state custody to their last known address for purposes of redistricting. The public will be informed as soon as the data has been uploaded.
- Tuesday, Sept. 21 – Commissioners will each release their proposed state legislative district map.
- Tuesday, Sept. 28 – Commissioners will each release their proposed congressional district map.
- Tuesday, Oct. 5 (7 p.m.) – Statewide Virtual Public Outreach Meeting to receive feedback on state legislative map proposals.
- Saturday, Oct. 9 (10 a.m.) — Statewide Virtual Public Outreach Meeting to receive feedback on congressional map proposals.
- Friday, Oct. 22 – Deadline to ensure full consideration of third-party map submissions by the commission.
- Monday, Nov. 15 (11:59 p.m.) – Deadline for commission to submit final maps to the state Legislature.
| Delta Variant Drives Dramatic Spike in Covid-19 Cases
Governor Inslee announced the return of the universal mask mandate, noting that everyone, including the vaccinated, will be required to wear masks in public places beginning Monday, August 23. Public places listed by the governor include restaurants, shops, or any other public-facing settings. "We loosened masking requirements at a time when our vaccination rate was growing quite rapidly and when our case counts were dropping quite rapidly," Inslee explained. "Unfortunately now both our case counts, and our hospitalizations are exploding."
OLYMPIA – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are accelerating across the state of Washington, demonstrating the delta variant’s potential to unravel our hard-fought progress toward recovery. Unvaccinated people are being hit hardest, and public health officials continue to urge everyone who has not gotten fully vaccinated to do so immediately. Now is also the time to redouble efforts around the key behaviors that keep the virus from spreading.
All people should:
- Wear a mask, watch distance, wash hands often, carry hand sanitizer, and enable WA Notify on phones
- Keep gatherings small and outside whenever possible, and avoid any large outdoor gatherings like concerts, fairs or festivals
- Stay home if sick or exposed to COVID-19, and get tested if they have symptoms
| Local Activities/Events/News
The Edmonds Center for the Arts announced this week that it is joining other Pacific Northwest performing arts venues in requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to all performances and events in the theater. A proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours will also be accepted, the ECA said.
Masking is also required inside ECA, and all patrons, staff, and volunteers will be required to wear masks, except while actively eating or drinking, the ECA announcement said. Children under the age of 2 are not required to wear a mask. The ECA will open its 2021-22 season with live performances starting in September.
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Cascade Symphony Orchestra in-person concerts set for the 2021-22 season.
Tickets will be available for sale online + the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) Box Office starting August 24. Due to the uncertainty surrounding future health and public safety conditions, tickets this season will only be available on a per-concert basis. Past season ticket holders will retain their seat locations whenever CSO is next able to offer season tickets. https://cascadesymphony.org/
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Phinney Neighborhood Association Presents: Solo Aging-Issues and Opportunities (Sept 21)
The demographic bulge known as the Baby Boom cohort is now more than halfway through the life continuum. A growing portion of this group is composed of “solos.”
These are individuals who cannot or choose not to rely on family to help navigate life events and make health decisions. Yet, solos are largely invisible and often misunderstood—even by those organizations who serve older adults. Planning for the second half of life is essential, but a lot of us don’t like to plan or know how to do it well. Existing planning tools tend to focus on the end of life, but neglect planning for health decisions and events that will likely occur during the “long middle.” Villages –that already serve older adults—are well positioned to identify and support solos.
This workshop will help Village members and others view solos using a different lens and develop the capacity to better support solos with planning and access to resources. September 21, 2021, 5:30-7:00 pm PT via Zoom. All are welcome! Registration: To register for the free session, contact the PNA Village at village@phinneycenter.org or 206-789-4559. You will be sent the Zoom link upon registration.
| Members and Volunteers - Register by September 10 for the Ice Cream Social
If you're an NNN Member or Volunteer, you know to save the September 25 date. Now don't be late to register!
- Register by September 10 for the Members and Volunteers only Ice Cream Social being held September 25 at Edmonds City Park. We'll meet up at 10:30 in Shelter #2.
- More details in the invitation mailed last week, or by clicking the Events tab on our website.
- Register by calling or texting 253-237-2848, or emailing your Social Committee.
| NNN continues to serve our members and help them age well in their own homes. We follow the latest CDC guidelines to keep our members and volunteers safe. As always, if you need anything, please call our volunteer team at 253-237-2848 or email: Services@NorthwestNeighborsNetwork.org | |