Boomer Magazine: April 2020
As I write this, the world is suffering from a pandemic. COVID-19 seems to have affected all of us in one way or another. Although I don’t have any school-aged children, my adult kids are still afraid. The only reassurance I can give them is to do the best they can and follow what the CDC says—wash your hands often (forget hoarding TP, I want hand lotion—my hands are sooo dry from washing them so much!) and social distance as much as you can without isolating yourself—unless you are sick. But they seem to be more worried about my husband and me who are both over 65. I am thinking of getting a fake ID showing that I’m only 64 (or perhaps younger…might as well give 55 another go). I don’t want people judging me for leaving my house! I’m healthy and keep away from those who aren’t and follow the guidelines. I don’t want my kids to worry. But there is one thing we can all do while we’re home hiding under our beds. And that is to READ! This magazine, for one, has tons of interesting articles. Keep in mind that almost all of the editorial was written before the pandemic landed in our area, so please check the websites of any event, restaurant, or business that we’ve discussed to see if they are open or have shortened hours. If you can, visit the local shops and anywhere that is open—we must do our part to help the economy. Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community and ours is no exception. So, shop if you can, dine out if you can, and if you can’t then order in! Many places are offering delivery and takeout. Take advantage!
As I write this, the world is suffering from a pandemic. COVID-19 seems to have affected all of us in one way or another. Although I don’t have any school-aged children, my adult kids are still afraid. The only reassurance I can give them is to do the best they can and follow what the CDC says—wash your hands often (forget hoarding TP, I want hand lotion—my hands are sooo dry from washing them so much!) and social distance as much as you can without isolating yourself—unless you are sick. But they seem to be more worried about my husband and me who are both over 65. I am thinking of getting a fake ID showing that I’m only 64 (or perhaps younger…might as well give 55 another go). I don’t want people judging me for leaving my house! I’m healthy and keep away from those who aren’t and follow the guidelines. I don’t want my kids to worry.
But there is one thing we can all do while we’re home hiding under our beds. And that is to READ! This magazine, for one, has tons of interesting articles. Keep in mind that almost all of the editorial was written before the pandemic landed in our area, so please check the websites of any event, restaurant, or business that we’ve discussed to see if they are open or have shortened hours. If you can, visit the local shops and anywhere that is open—we must do our part to help the economy. Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community and ours is no exception. So, shop if you can, dine out if you can, and if you can’t then order in! Many places are offering delivery and takeout. Take advantage!
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This Month<br />
In History<br />
3 rd , 1995<br />
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day<br />
O'Connor became the first woman to<br />
preside over the Court, sitting in for Chief<br />
Justice William H. Rehnquist who was out<br />
of town.<br />
6 th , 1896<br />
After a break of 1,500 years, the first<br />
Olympics of the modern era was held in<br />
Athens, Greece.<br />
9 th , 1866<br />
Despite a veto by President Andrew<br />
Johnson, the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 was<br />
passed by Congress granting blacks the<br />
rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship.<br />
18 th , 1906<br />
The San Francisco Earthquake struck at<br />
5:13 a.m., followed by a massive fire from<br />
overturned wood stoves and broken gas<br />
pipes. The fire raged uncontrollably for<br />
three days resulting in the destruction of<br />
over 10,000 acres of property and 4,000<br />
lives lost.<br />
Source: historyplace.com<br />
SAVE THE DATE:<br />
May<br />
2Clarksville Day. Celebrate the rich history of El<br />
Dorado Hills from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on White Rock Road<br />
and Silva Valley Parkway at Highway 50. Activities<br />
include historical exhibits, live music, antique cars, craft beer,<br />
local wine, wagon rides, and more. edhhistory.org<br />
9Lincoln Pace Race. Promoting ageless commitment<br />
to exercise is the theme of this 10K, 5K, and kids’ fun<br />
run at Sun City Lincoln Hills. People of all ages,<br />
backgrounds, and abilities will join together for a morning<br />
run or walk (choose from a kids’ fun run, 5K, or 10K),<br />
followed by a children’s petting zoo, DJ, sponsor booths, a<br />
beer garden, and food. This year's beneficiaries include Ride<br />
To Walk, Phoenix and Lincoln High Schools, and the Lincoln<br />
Hills Foundation. lincolnpacerace.org<br />
El Dorado Hills Art, Beer, and Wine Festival. Head to<br />
the El Dorado Hills Town Center to view artwork from over<br />
80 of the best artists from near and far. There will also be<br />
food, live music, and tastings from some of the area’s most<br />
prestigious wineries and breweries. eldoradohillsartfestival.org<br />
(ALSO 10)<br />
Special Notice<br />
As we were going to print, there was a lot happening<br />
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and many events<br />
were being postponed or cancelled.<br />
Please be sure to call or check online for updates.<br />
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