Pandemic Positivity is a new effort Boomer is launching to make people aware of the GOOD things happening amidst the coronavirus pandemic. While Contending with COVID-19 will remain a regular section on our website, it will focus more on the nitty-gritty details of how to manage your health and practical next steps as we navigate through this public health crisis. Pandemic Positivity, on the other hand, is a place where we can relax a bit and celebrate the significant — at times, inspiring— problem-solving, ingenuity and humanity demonstrated by our neighbors throughout Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for more and feel free to submit your own stories for possible publication at [email protected].
Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond is on the lookout for creative ways people are handling the pandemic. Tell us about what you or your company/organization is doing to make life easier for those around you. We're all in this together — safely and for the long haul. ...
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The Cuyahoga County Junior Fair is remaining active, even from a distance, this weekend, during what would have been Cuyahoga County Fair week. Spokesperson Robin Stone states, “We have taken our normal fair activities and tweaked them to fit our current need. It is our hope to make some of these new activities annual events, even when we go back to in-person next year.” Check out what’s on tap for the weekend at the fairgrounds in Berea. ...
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Get your fair food fix at the first-ever “Fair Food Drive-Thru” August 11-16th at the fairgrounds in Berea. This creative option is being offered since the 124th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Stay in your car and enjoy your eats! ...
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Looking for a safe way to have fun and help a good cause, too? Join the Random Acts of Fun scavenger hunt/community fundraiser. With many events canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, this is an offbeat way to safely participate in an activity that also benefits older adults. ...
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Do you know who loves all of our time at home? Dogs who need forever homes. The pandemic has led to an uptick in pet adoptions throughout the country. People have discovered that having a pet makes at-home time a lot more fun.
Local shelters have had to be creative during the pandemic because many volunteer programs have been on hold while the need for help and money hasn't changed. ...
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In our weekly Pandemic Positivity posts, we're spotlighting local organizations that are helping us manage life during the COVID-19 crisis. One of the best resources is the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. Their latest newsletter has advice for those having a tough time making mortgage or rent payments. ...
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During this time when the orchestra is unable to present in-person performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TCO Classics offers Cleveland Orchestra audiences a new way to experience the ensemble’s unique artistry and music-making. The series draws from the orchestra’s extensive archive of recorded concerts. While a number of the series’ concerts were heard via live radio broadcasts at the time, some have never been heard by the public before — and the musical selections from the radio broadcasts have often not be available since they were first aired.
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Everyone naturally uses their vision to support their hearing. If we see lightning, we know there will be thunder; if we see something fall, we know it will make a sound. Even without sound, we can watch a football game and often “see” what an unhappy coach is saying to a player who just fumbled a ball. With the use of face masks, many people now realize how reliant they were on their vision to hear well. ...
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