Wednesday January 13th, 2021

Photo by Jane Palash from Unsplash

Optional Tech Tip: Zoom Update: Where and how to check for them on my PC.

Presenters: Use the link above to help everyone learn how to look for updates on Zoom. Be sure to press the large Present button in the upper right corner for full screen view.  If you feel like your group may already know how to do this or might want to do it another time, that is okay.Link will be up for the next week.

Today is: Korean American Day

The Guide to Korea Town in Los Angeles 

"Today, I join my fellow Members of Congress to celebrate Korean Americans across the United States and their contributions to this country in all aspects of American life. Korean Americans have been a vital part of this nation since they first arrived in the U.S. on January 13, 1903 and have made immeasurable contributions as small business owners, military service members, faith leaders, doctors, artists, and elected officials. As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), I have been proud to work with the Korean American community on so many critical issues, from fighting for the reunion of divided families to protecting Dreamers and securing citizenship for Korean adoptees. I wish the Korean American community in California and all across the nation a very happy Korean American Day!" - Congresswoman Judy Chu on Korean American Day 2020

!!BIG REMINDER!!

Friday, January 15th is National Hat Day. 

WEAR YOUR BEST HAT! 

Check In - Show & Share (15 Minutes)

Review the week’s theme and yesterday’s activity. Again, ask participants if they are leaning toward a planning style or if they are still thinking about the options.

Presenter Note: Ask participants about ways they have relaxed or kept active while being remote (Examples could be yoga, walks, meditation, reading, crafting, creating, etc. The possibilities of relaxation are truly endless!)

Ask participants ways in which they have used virtual spaces to socialize and used their face-to-face time online to relax. 

• Have they been sharing what they are doing after program?
• Are you sharing book reviews online with peers? There are many things that you can do virtually

Tomorrow‘s Show & Share:

What do you like to do virtually? What have you discovered since we went remote that you find a lot of fun? Examples - Some people are enjoying watching Monterey Bay Aquariums video streams, others have discovered online games or communities.

Life Skills Stories (20 Minutes)

Working With Stress

Everyone deals with stress at some point in their life and we all react to stress differently. This week we will review a story about how one person dealt with stress and overcame their stress.

Presenter Note: For this week's social story we are focusing on different ways to work with stress and how to create ways virtually that participants can do this. Review the life skills story and ask questions that correspond at the end of the story. 

Reacting to Stressful situations: Odd is Just a Word Social Skills Story

Covid Mitigation Moment (15 Minutes) 

On Wednesdays we will always take a few minutes to discuss our Covid Mitigation moment. I know that we have spent a lot of time in the last year talking about ways to keep COVID-19 contained, but now is a better time than ever to review simple ways we can all help with battling Covid.

Social Distancing 

Want to know two easy ways to protect yourself and those around you? Practicing social distancing and wear a cloth face covering when around others.

Social Distancing Explained

We will continue Covid Mitigation Moments each Wednesday!

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What did we learn today? 

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What are we doing this afternoon?