Friday, April 10, 2020
Vol. 80, No. 15
LUNCH FOR SUPERHEROES
Nassau University Medical Center medical staff stop by to grab lunch provided by New York State Senator Kevin Thomas and The Cotillion Restaurant of Jericho. See page 10
Virtual programs at Jericho Library Adult Virtual Programs
Wednesday, April 1 at 2:00 PM Join Richard Knox for Broadway Ballads & Showstoppers Thursday, April 17th at 2:00 PM Join Marc Courtade for Great Performers: Jane Powell Monday, April 20th at 2:00 PM join Will Thierfelder for
Fossil Hunter: Mary Anning To join us on Zoom for these events, go to our website www.jericholibrary.org, click on Event Calendar, go to that date for instructions and meeting link. No library card needed
Children’s Virtual Storytime
Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM Preschool Storytime with
Ms. Barbara Friday, April 3rd at 4:00 PM Biography Storytime with Ms. Roseann To join us on Zoom for these events, go to our website www.jericholibrary.org, click on Event Calendar, go to that date for instructions and meeting link. No library card needed
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Legislature announces "Take Five" for mental health
The Nassau County Legislature's Health Committee, chaired by Legislator Rose Marie Walker of Hicksville, has announced the start of a "Take Five" campaign for mental health to combat the social isolation brought on by the Covid19 outbreak and social distancing. Legislator Walker joined with the members of the Nassau County Legislature Health Committee and Jeffrey Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Family and Children’s Association to announce the start of the campaign. The Take Five Campaign, developed by the New York State Association of Counties, emphasizes the benefits of social contact via phone or Skype or some sort of personal contact. The Take Five of the title refers to taking five minutes out of your day to call on a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, or an acquaintance to check on them and see if they need anything and tell them they are not alone during these unique times. While we need to remain at least six feet away when seeing another person face to face, the Take Five campaign suggests the use of the telephone, or video chatting tools that can simulate an in-person chat. These types of outreach are
essential to keep everyone in good mental health. “During this time of extended social distancing and quarantine, many can feel disconnected from society and those they love,” Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Chairwoman of the Health Committee, said. “Many people live alone and can go days without speaking to other people. Please, check up on your family and neighbors. Speak to your friends. Call people on the See page 2
Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker of Hicksville announces the “Take Five” for Mental Health campaign.
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