Want to get involved in the neighborhood?

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Pine Ridge Next Door

• Pine Ridge www.NextDoor.com can help you to stay informed.  
  • People share valued information about everything from lost dogs to digital maps that offer help of various types.  
  • The ‘Help Map’ is a digital map of your community and others close by that allows you to either 
    • Offer Help or 
    • Get Help Check it out:

https://nextdoor.com/helpmap/?init_source=copy_link_share 

VIRTUAL ‘MEETUPS’ -  www.meetup.com 

• Membership is free and they are offering virtual activities of all kinds; mostly for adults 

LEARNING LINKS-  

Fairfax County Library - bit.ly/FX_Remote_Learning 

• At this time, Fairfax Public Library is offering their remote access learning for free. Please note that THIS LINK is case sensitive

Fairfax County Library LinkedIn Learning - www.lynda.com/in/linkedin-learning 

• Lynda.com requires a user to enter their library card number and their password to gain access to the thousands of classes.  With Lynda.com for Libraries Fairfax County Public Library card holders now have access to 10,000 online courses geared toward business, technology and creative fields.

Miscellanous courses on a variety of topics - www.thegreatcourses.com  

• Get a two week trial membership for free.  Remember courses here will have a cost associated after the two week trial. 

REACH OUT VIA E-MAIL OR PHONE - ESPECIALLY to OLDER and AT RISK NEIGHBORS

Reach out to these neighbors over the phone or by e-mail. Your phone message or conversation or email could be:

My name is [INSERT YOUR NAME] and I live two doors down from you on [INSERT YOUR ADDRESS]. I just want you to know that I am willing to help if you need anything. My family and I feel healthy and we will be sure to wash our hands and wipe down anything that you might need us to bring you. It would be great to talk on the phone or text message when you have a chance. My cell phone number is [INSERT YOUR PHONE #].  Thanks,  [INSERT YOUR NAME]

If you don't have their contact information and you are well, you could knock on their door, take a few steps back, and introduce yourself and ask if they need anything.  If they are interested, set a reminder on your phone to check in with them on a regular basis.

[NOTE:  As always, social distancing and hygiene are needed. Wear a facemask and wash your hands before and after delivering an item.  Also, wipe everything down to sanitize it before delivering it to them.]

WHEN YOU SEE PEOPLE OUTSIDE, TALK TO THEM…  FROM A DISTANCE

One-minute conversations are a big deal when it comes to building relationships in our neighborhood. Get to know new neighbors or say hi to those you’ve known for a while; from a distance of course.  If your neighbors are newer maybe set a goal to know three new ones each week etc.

Asking short, thoughtful questions could be good conversation starters:

• How are you and your family doing in light of all of the changes?
• Is there anything that you need or that I could help with?
• How has this impacted your job and your company?
• Have you been able to find the supplies that you need like food, toilet paper, cleaners, etc?

Don't hesitate to ask for help or to share how you are doing.