Good evening, Everyone!

I hope you are all well and keeping busy with various fall activities…like digging carrots and potatoes and maybe even combining, all of which have occupied our time in the last week or so. In addition there was a fall meeting of the Provincial STS Executive that happened via Zoom on Monday.

I have attached a report and I ask that you kindly share it with your members.  More detailed information will be available in the next issue of Outreach.

Thank you for your consideration and keep healthy and well!

Terri Mitchell.                                                                                                               Chapter Liaison Report September 21, 2020

Introducing our new 55+ Master’s Class!

Starting October 5th, we’ll be running a class specifically for our Masters! This class will be focused around improving your range of motion, building strength, and making fitness fun and enjoyable.

As we creep up that age hill, it’s so important that we’re looking after ourselves in all ways that we can. Ensuring we are getting our daily activity in, and making the most of our opportunity means that we’re investing in ourselves in the best way possible!

Join your friends for some low intensity activity, strength building, mobility work, friendship, and coffee!

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, from 9-10AM, starting October 5th.

This is an 8 week program and will run until November 27th.

Cost: $170+GST/month

15 spots available only!

Pre-registration by sending us a message, calling us (306.782.2161) or emailing us – info@crossfitfunction.com.

Our provincial association has sent us some information compiled by Age Friendly Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism.  The attached information relates to staying safe during the economic reopening of our province and also some concerns of seniors.                                                                                                                      May 1-How Age-Friendly Communities Stay Safe                                                                 one page handout – Transportation                                                                                          one page handout- Finance

I hope this message finds you healthy and happy.  As we will not be gathering this week for our AGM and we will miss all the visiting and catching up, I thought I would reach our to folks via a brief note–mostly to visit and to touch base.  The note is attached and I kindly ask that you share it with our membership for me.

Happy Spring and keep safe and well.

Thank you,
Terri Mitchell.                                                                                                                Happy STS AGM Week to The Yorkton Chapter (1)

Here is some information sent from the office of Doug Ingham.                                                Congratulations and Some Thoughts and Thank Yous Apr.2020                                            SSM Info sheet #4 – Non-medical masks                                                                                SSM Info sheet #3 Groceries (1)

Here is a link that I received from Beth Berg. Perhaps, it will provide you with some ideas on keeping your groceries safe.                                                                                                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0dizPrEgZsPejfA0jNGJCv960XmU10eVzUH3w2adkOiFoileNZj1UIzVQ Virus-free. www.avg.com Attachments area Preview YouTube video PSA Grocery Shopping Tips in COVID-19 (See Important Notes Below) www.DrJeffVW.com

I was sent this information by Orest Machushek. I thought you might find it quite informative.

Benedicta Justine
March 27 at 9:24 AM ·
This maybe helpful,
Reposting…
The following is from Irene Ken physician, whose daughter is an Asst. Prof in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University, quite informative.

* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code. (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.
* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
* The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam).
By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.
* HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 25 degrees Celsius for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.
* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.
* Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.
* Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.
* NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.
* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only
-between 3 hours (fabric and porous),
-4 hours (copper and wood)
-24 hours (cardboard),
– 42 hours (metal) and
-72 hours (plastic).
But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.
* The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars.
They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.
* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.
* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.
* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.
* NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.
* LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.
* The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.
* You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.
* You have to HUMIDIFY HANDS DRY from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.
* Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.
-JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL

1.            STS AGM

 

The STS AGM scheduled for May 12-14, 2020, has been postponed as per an STS Executive motion via a conference call on March 24, 2020.

The following amendment to STS Bylaws was passed by the STS Executive on March 24, 2020.

Pursuant to Bylaw 9.1, the STS Bylaws are amended by adding the following as Bylaw 5.1.4.

Notwithstanding any other Bylaw contained herein, the Executive may, in exigent circumstances, delay, postpone or re-schedule the Annual General Meeting to a date, place and time to be determined by the Executive and the current Executive members shall remain in office until an election is held at the next Annual General Meeting.

 

In accordance with Bylaw 9.2, the effective date shall be March 24, 2020, subject to Bylaw 9.6.

 

Resolutions that have been submitted will be put forth at the next scheduled AGM.

 

2.            STS Provincial Executive

The 2019-20 STS Executive will remain in place until the next scheduled STS AGM.

 

Chapter Officers

In the event that Chapters need to postpone their elections, Chapters should continue to function as they normally would. It will be up to each Chapter whether or not their current Chapter Officers remain in place for 2020-21.

 

3.            STS Financials

 

The current budget will remain the working budget until the next scheduled AGM.

 

The STS membership fee of $30.00 and Chapter rebate of $8.00 per member plus $400.00 per Chapter will remain the same for 2020-21 or until the next scheduled AGM.

 

I thought that I’d post a link to an article on social distancing that I read in the Globe and

Mail. It Highlights the importance of social distancing and gives us hope that it can be efffective.                                                                                                                                    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-we-are-now-all-social-distancing-because-of-coronavirus-ive-been/