COVID-19 Update
Between Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 the county’s positivity rate — a measure of how many tests are positive compared with the total number of tests — went up from 7.2% to 8.7%. The World Health Organization has said positivity rates should be under 5%.
REMINDER: Cities, Counties and nearby States all around us have rising COVID-19 rates of infection. Be diligent in protecting yourself. Many people that we come into contact with when we shop, visit the Barber Shop, Hardware Store, Hair Salon, etc. work in the West Chester, Malvern, Frazer, Exton area but reside in Philadelphia and other areas of higher COVID-19 rates. Others travel to see family or friends traveling to high positivity rate areas and others cross State lines and then fail to Self Quarantine upon return.
The advice from the CDC, Federal and State Health officials is not to travel or share your home with any one outside of your immediate live in family this Thanksgiving. Most are heeding this warning and advice. Grocery stores are stocking up on smaller size turkeys to meet the smaller family Thanksgiving meal size this year.
Last week the States of New York and New Jersey issued travel restrictions on any one traveling to their states from Pennsylvania because of our escalating Positivity rates.
This week Gov Wolf signed several COVID-18 mandates.Travel Ban: One mandate includes a travel ban from anyone outside of Pennsylvania entering the State without a Negative COVID-19 result within 72 hours prior to entering the State. If anyone enter the State and has not had a COVID-19 test, they are to Self Quarantine for 14 days.
What does this mean for Hershey’s Mill residents? Residents: If you are traveling back to Pennsylvania, Self Quarantine for 14 days. Guests: If you are having guests in your home who have travelled from out of State, it is recommended, by government health organizations, that everyone wear a mask even while in your home. Guests within Hershey’s Mill who have traveled across State lines are to Self Quarantine.
Face Masks: Gov Wolf also issued a Face Mask update. Everyone is to wear a face mask whenever they leave their homes and to wear them in group meetings of any nature, even when six feet apart.
For more information and current updates:
Click Here for PA Government Updates
Click Here to go to CDC COVID-19 Updates
New York Times Article on “Travel and Coronavirus Testing: Your Questions Answered”Click Here for The NY Times Article
Helping Hands Hershey’s Mill Team
Home Alone for Thanksgiving due to the COVID-19 restrictions?
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for one can be fun……or not.
Willing to Share? We have had an offer from several HM residents to make extra Thanksgiving dinner items and share with those who are eating alone this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Plates will be picked up and delivered to those not cooking this year.
Have you ordered dinner for 4 and there are only two of you? Prepare a plate to share and it will be picked up and delivered to a HM resident not cooking this year.
Interested in a dish? If you are Home Alone this year and would like a plate, one will be delivered to you. Don’t be shy. We have excellent cooks in HM eager to share! Sign Up right away to be sure you are on the list!
Sign Up Deadline Tuesday, November 24 at 5:00 PM.
The categories are: whole plate, appetizers, entree, sides, desserts. If you are interested in sharing your prepared food or preparing an extra plate or interested in receiving prepared Thanksgiving food, please contact Christie Marshall at helpinghandshmill@gmail.com
Holiday Events Online
This holiday season will be a unique one. Many of our traditions will be re-invented. There are several opportunities to attend events online this year to enjoy music, song and performances. Here are a few to get started. Please feel free to send along any others that you know of and we will publish as the weeks roll on.Trans-Siberian Orchestra will host a Live Stream Watch Party called “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” on December 18 at 8:00 pm. Get tickets ($30.) at tsolivestream.com
Arden Theater in Philadelphia (a wonderful professional theater for those who don’t know it) will stream their production of “A Year with Frog and Toad” from Nov 30-Dec 13. Their children’s shows truly are an amazing experience for all ages. Tickets (by donation) available at ardentheatre.org
The Philadelphia Orchestra is streaming weekly concerts in December. Digital Tickets (starting at $15.) are available at philorch.org
Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester has an incredible Christmas Concert.
Information for this Years Virtual Christmas Choir Concert:
The Choir’s Christmas concert will be Live Streamed and hopefully archived for a week or so beyond the 13th. To watch, one would go to Westminster’s website – westminsterpc.org – scroll down to Live Stream & Video Archive (with picture of robed Pastor with arms raised) and click on that. We welcome all viewers.
Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. A one person show adapted by and performed by Anthony Lawton. We know him as a Philadelphia actor and he is good! This should be very well done. Streaming from December 4-27, 2020 by Lantern Theater Company. Tickets start at $20. and are available at lanterntheater.org or by calling 215-829-0395.
Chats: Coffee just the way you like it!
Make yourself a cup and Chat with
neighbors without leaving your home! Join us by Telephone, Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone or Mobile Phone.
December 9
To Attend, reply to this email and you will be sent a Zoom link or Phone number the day before or the morning of each Zoom Chat day.
Mark Your Calendar! The first Coffee Chat was a great conversation!
Lost Dog – Rescue Dog lost from Chatham Village
Tiny mixed terrier, black/gray/brown. The female dog is very skiddish. She was recently adopted from a shelter. The shelter gave the pet the name Skiddles, but she probably doesn’t recognize it. She’ll need some coaxing to approach.
If you see or find the puppy, please contact the Blaustein’s at 232 Chatham Way. They are in the Resident Directory. Please call the second number listed.
SCAM Tips and Alerts Seminar
Keep your own Wi-Fi network secure by changing your Router name from the default to something only you know.
Use strong password protection including a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Avoid children’s, grandchildren’s, Pets names or birthdays or anniversaries. Capitalize a letter in the middle of a word. Do not capitalize the first letter in a word. Use a symbol in the middle of a phrase, not at the end. Avoid using an exclamation point. It is the most commonly used. Example: i*loVe*Hamburgers
If you are interested in attending a Seminar on Scams, return this email with a preferred day of the week and time. We have a good start on folks interested only need five more interested to hold another Scam Seminar.
Rescheduling Postponed PECO Free In Home Assessments
Residents who had a HM Free PECO In Home Assessment scheduled in March, 2020 are eligible to reschedule without attending another PECO Presentation. You will need your Reference Number for the previously scheduled appointment. The Reference Number is on the appointment card you received when you scheduled the appointment. If you are not able to locate your Reference Number, reply to this email.
If you have your Reference Number call this number, Monday through Friday,
7 am to 7 pm, and explain that you are rescheduling a postponed appointment: 855-312-5923.
PECO Free In Home Assessment Update
There will be a few more brief Zoom Presentations to register for the HM PECO Free In Home Assessments. The Free Program was approved for this year. We do not know if the Free Program will be extended for a few months into 2021 or not.
Please reply to this email if you want to be included in one of the next brief Zoom Presentations. You will be added to a list and sent an email with the remaining brief Zoom Presentations.
Recycling – Registration Deadline Dec 2
Golf Club Members Reminder
To reach your yearly minimum, consider using take out from the club.
NEIGHBORS:
-Please communicate this information to any neighbor that does not receive emails.
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We thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these unprecedented times.
To your health,
Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Stay six feet away, Stay healthy,
Bill & Sherry Kane
Co-Chairs, HM Technology Committee