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Livestreams / Audiobooks
Audible Stories
“For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.”
Special Stars Adaptive Dance & Music Class
“We will be hosting an Online ADAPTIVE Music and Dance class to hopefully help while you adjust to life at home during COVID-19. A performing arts class, just for YOU!”
Sing & Share Time with Joshua from Minute Man Arc
“This is a recurring meeting that will occur every weekday from 10 – 10:40 a.m. It will also happen again from 3:30 – 4:10 p.m. I will log on about ten minutes ahead of time each day to greet people. Let’s take some time to share the joy of seeing one another and sing a happy tune!”
Meeting ID: 201 858 137
Password: 064223
Dance Classes — Riverside & Bridgewell Family Support Centers
“Come and check out the New and Exciting classes being offered virtually. We have gathered some Very Fun Instructors and Super Fun Activities for you to do at home! You can do a little dance, have a little fun, and get down tonight! Don’t miss out on the Fun – check it out.”
SoulWorks Rhythm — Drumming Group
Friday 3/27 at 7 p.m.
“Making music and rhythm supports the immune system, reduces stress and builds community. We all need this right now! Drums and traditional instruments are not necessary! You can make music with objects you have at home or at work. This is what Found Sound is.”
Meeting ID: 235 738 228
Password: 027571
Art Classes — Riverside & Bridgewell Family Support Centers
“Come and check out the New and Exciting classes being offered virtually. We have gathered some Very Fun Instructors and Super Fun Activities for you to do at home! You can do a little dance, have a little fun, and get down tonight! Don’t miss out on the Fun – check it out.”
LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems
“Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together.”
Talent Show — Riverside & Bridgewell Family Support Centers
“Come and check out the New and Exciting classes being offered virtually. We have gathered some Very Fun Instructors and Super Fun Activities for you to do at home! You can do a little dance, have a little fun, and get down tonight! Don’t miss out on the Fun – check it out.”
The Metropolitan Opera
“During this extraordinary and difficult time, the Met hopes to brighten the lives of our audience members even while our stage is dark. Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day.”
New England Aquarium
“Our doors are temporarily closed, but we’re still here! Join us for live presentations, new videos, and activities to try from home.”
Cincinnati Zoo: Home Safaris
“While the Cincinnati Zoo is closed and kids are home from school, let us help make your children’s hiatus from school fun and educational. Join us for a Home Safari Facebook Live each day at 3 p.m. EDT where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.”
explore: Nature and Wildlife Footage
“explore features a wide range of topics—from animal rights, health and human services, and poverty to the environment, education, and spirituality. Delivered in short, digestible bites, explore films appeal to viewers of all ages, from children learning about other cultures for the first time to adults looking for a fresh perspective on the world around them.”
Food Resources
Market Basket — UPDATED Designated Shopping Hours for Seniors & Immunocompromised
Every day from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m.
“Beginning March 27, 2020, Market Basket will expand its senior shopping hours to accommodate the needs of our customers 60 and older in accordance with newly placed guidelines. Every day the stores will be open ONLY to serve customers 60 and older from 6am – 7am.”
Stop & Shop — Designated Shopping Hours for Seniors & Immunocompromised
Daily from 6:00 – 7:30 a.m.
“As you may have heard, beginning tomorrow all Stop & Shop stores will open early to service our most vulnerable customers from 6:00am – 7:30am daily. During those hours, we look forward to welcoming customers who are age 60 and over as well as customers who may have weakened immune systems and are more susceptible to COVID-19.”
Merrimack Valley Food Bank (MVFB) and Member Agencies
“If you, a family member or friend are in need of food please refer to the appropriate links below for a food pantry and meal program near you.”
Fitness
Healthy Balance Exercises
In collaboration with Merrimack College and made possible by funding from New Balance, tune in to see how our Healthy Balance program plans to keep you moving while we all practice social distancing! Make sure to subscribe for weekly videos.
Fitbod App
“During these extraordinary times, we believe that Fitbod has a responsibility to help people remain active while at home. To help, we’re making body weight-only workouts completely free to log.”
Planet Fitness Free At-Home Workouts
“United we move! On Monday, tune in to Facebook Live for FREE at-home workouts for everyone to stay active and stress free.”
Peloton Free 90-day Trial
“Feeling a little overwhelmed? Yeah, us too. If you’re in need of a supportive community and a way to clear your mind, we invite new users to try the Peloton App free for the next 90 days. In addition to our cycling and running classes, you’ll have yoga, meditation, strength, stretching, and body weight cardio and strength training.”
OPEN — Tools for Creating an Active Home
“There are 2 types of tools on this page. On the left, you’ll find games and calendars for families to use to make their home an Active Home. On the right, you’ll find resources to help teachers and parents partner together to provide meaningful movement opportunities that progress students toward physical education and social & emotional learning outcomes.”
Utilities & Streaming Services
Comcast Internet
“As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is taking immediate steps to help connect low-income families to the Internet at home. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020.”
Netflix Party
“Netflix Party is a new way to watch Netflix with your friends online. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback and adds group chat to your favorite Netflix shows.”