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EVERGREEN CONNECTION

NOVEMBER 2020 Episode 21

If you need anything, or if you would like to chat for any reason we can be contacted on: 9836 9681. We hope you enjoy this little Newsletter and if you would like something special added please let us know.

Christmas Closure dates

Balwyn Evergreen

We close for Christmas on

December the 22nd of December

and reopen on January 11th 2021.

Writing Competition

We would love to see more pieces from clients and it can be in any form!

Your experiences this year or a piece in general.

Send them in by post or email at [email protected]

Exercise Classes

We are going to reopen some of our indoor exercise classes.

If you wish to register for a class please ring the Office on

9836 9681

PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS!

Writers of ISO

Penny Hyde-Smith

Here are my answers to Q&A.

Like all types of foods but if I had to choose one it would be Italian. Do you cook at home or prefer dining out?

I enjoy cooking as I find relaxing. During isolation we’ve been supporting the local cafes and restaurants by getting prepared meals and takeaway. We enjoy eating out and are looking forward to seeing restaurants reopen.

What music do you like to listen to?

Listen to all types. We always have music playing.

your favourite musician? Bruce Springsteen especially when we met him after his concert in the bar at the Park Hyatt in 2013. Where is your next holiday going to be?

Our next holiday was to Uluru Field of Lights end October but we can’t travel. Hoping to get to South Australia Adelaide Hills early January. Who do you want go with? Husband

What is your favourite exercise? Swimming, Pilates, walking.

What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics? Tennis

What is the thing you are most proud of? Our 2 beautiful girls.

What is your favourite Balwyn Evergreen memory?

First day at BEC blowing up balloons for a party that evening. Tell us about you and your family? 2 girls 24 & 20.

Do you have a pet?

We have just welcomed a miniature dachshund a month ago. She is now 12 weeks old.

Who do you support in the footy and why ? Melbourne.

My family have always been Dees supporters. Youngest daughter is also a supporter. Do you have favourite colour? Blue

What is the funniest joke(s) or entertainment you had during this shutdown period? Receiving memes via text from friends then sharing with others.

What was the best moment for you during the shutdown period? Spending more time with family as we’re all working from home. What is the best piece of advice you’ve given?

I believe the advice I give my daughters is the best as they’ve always taken it on board. What makes you laugh? ‘

A good tv show, funny joke.

If you or someone you know is in mandatory self-isolation and has no access to food or

essential supplies, the Victorian Government is also providing emergency relief packages.

These can be accessed by calling Victoria’s dedicated coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.

The hotline can also refer people to other support services if needed.

For the latest information and updates about coronavirus (COVID-19),

visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Current directions arising from the declared state of emergency

The State of Emergency in Victoria has been extended.

The current directions remain in place and include:

staying at home, restrictions on particular activities, detention, restrictions on airports

and cruise ships, aged care, hospitals and isolation for people diagnosed with COVID-19.

Current directions for the COVID-19 emergency

For Victorian updates:

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

www.coronavirus.gov.au

https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/national-coronavirus-helpline

For national updates:

health.gov.au/news/latest-information-about-novel-coronavirus

For international updates:

who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/novel-coronavirus

WHO resources:

who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

I am feeling unwell, what should I do?

If you have serious symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, call 000

and ask for an ambulance and tell the if you also have a fever or a cough, sore throat

or respiratory illness.

If you begin to feel unwell, and have a fever or a cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or

respiratory illness you should get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Contact the 24-hour hotline 1800 675 398,

or call your Doctor and mention your symptoms and risk factors.

They will determine if you need to be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Where can I find out more information?