Joy Amid Chaos
Here are some tips for keeping sane, connected, calm, and entertained during these challenging times while still social distancing. If you have suggestions for this page, email us! cazcovidresponse@gmail.com
Make Posters to Spread Positivity!
We're looking to spread some positivity around the community by putting posters with the message "Together We Will Overcome" in the windows of local businesses and using images of the posters to create a slideshow on this website. If you're looking for an activity to do with kids or a project to do in your extra free time, please make a colorful poster to remind your community we're in this together. Use whatever you have around the house -- printer paper, construction paper, poster boards -- anything to spread some cheer! You can deliver posters inside the side door to St. Peter's Meeting Hall or send them electronically to cazcovidresponse@gmail.com.
Outdoors
All state and county parks are waiving their fees, with the following guidelines
Walk or run the new 1 mile loop in Cazenovia or New Woodstock. For a change of scene try other Monday Miles in Madison County.
Click here for some of the local trails maintained by CPF in Cazenovia. Here is the North Country National Scenic Trail Association's Central New York Chapter website, which includes resources for day hikes and other trail maps.
Socializing
If you want to have meetings with multiple people online and don't know where to start, try using ZOOM . It's free and allows both internet and phone dial-in. If you need assistance getting this set up or have general questions about virtual meetings, please call the Caz COVID Response Team at 315-655-9063.
Start a virtual book club
Play online versions of over 100 board games with your friends on TableTopia
Hold a free virtual card tournament on Trickster.
Finding your Inner Calm
Moment of Tranquility, from Skanda: Click here for a 1-minute video clip of “The Cazenovia 10” — 10 large rescued pigs who arrived at Skanda this winter and are recovering from severe abuse and finally relaxing into their own natural rhythms of life. Have your sound on for the deep, powerful breathing sounds from these happy girls.
Try some yoga with Manlius-based Vyana Yoga & PolariTea. A free 35min video.
Give yourself 1/2 day of no news or internet
Free yoga videos on YouTube from Alo Yoga with some specifically for kids.
Try a Meditation App. Ease your mind and reduce stress with a little help from Headspace. Free access for Healthcare Professionals.
Entertainment
Watch a clip from Caz HS Spring production of Holiday Inn.
Check out this British rugby announcer giving the play-by-play of daily life. Good for a laugh!
The Everson Museum has downloadable projects.
Test out a one week Free Trail of BroadwayHD
Listen to a podcast (NPR has a variety)
Download apps like OverDrive or Audible to read e-books or listen to audio-books. Project Gutenberg and Library of Congress also have a selection of reading material
Check out NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.
Try a New Hobby
The Everson Museum has virtual exhibits and classes.
Try out some at home Crafts or Drawings. (YouTube has many tutorials available, or visit skillshare)
Try Writing. Here is a link to a prompt generator if you're having trouble coming up with ideas
Journal about your Covid-19 Experience
Learn a Language with apps like Duolingo