2020 Hometown Heroes

2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 Page 53 Tackle projects you have been putting off. Sewer and quilter Sue Bidwell is finishing “UFOs” or unfinished objects along with a few new projects. Declutter your house and decide what you really need to keep. Spend time with pets who can bring joy and companionship. Spend time baking or cooking. Do an at home spa day. Local resident Tanya Poulos said she did prayer and spa to “make my family feel loved, relaxed and safe in God’s love.” Keep connected with family and friends through apps like Skype, Zoom, Google Hangout and FaceTime. These apps can help teachers and students keep in touch, too. Leslie Hoagland said, “I’m doing Zoom with my students to stay connected. We get to see and talk with each other; lots of giggles and jokes. It is really healing to this teacher’s soul.” Some others have found several ways to keep busy. Amy Bailey said it is good to stay active and not eat too much. Read a good book instead of watching Netflix. Play board games with your family. Just try to make each day special for your family in some small way. Heather McEvers said, “My kids and I are doing lots of walking, playing action games, keeping up with studies and playing at Central.” If you can have routines that provide some sense of normalcy, it can help you through this challenging time. [Angela Reiners] Lincoln Park District Group Fitness https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 1295871 710589618/ Lincoln Park District Active Agers https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 21467347 9775304/ Coloring pages for adults https://www.pinterest.ca/wildcrafter1/coloring -adults/ Coloring pages for kids https://www.crayola.com/featured/free -coloring-pages/