News About Town: The Board of Commissioners will hold a Zoom remote meeting for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm. To follow along remotely, click here or watch via the Town of Matthews YouTube Channel. If you prefer to listen rather than view, call 888-788-0099 (Toll Free) or 877-853-5247 (Toll Free) and enter meeting ID 971 5213 4217.
News Around Town: Let’s look at COVID-19 numbers. We last reported numbers on May 15. As of 4:30 pm on May 28, Mecklenburg County has had 3,605 cases and 85 deaths. (Wake County has the second most number of cases at 1,564 and 36 deaths.) Within the 28105 zip code 138 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 9 have died. Two congregate living facilities have had outbreaks. Carrington Place is now stable, but had 9 staff members who tested positive, 27 resident positives, and 5 deaths. Royal Park Rehabilitation and Health Center has an ongoing outbreak with 9 staff positives, and 29 resident positives. NC has had 25,412 cases and 827 deaths. Not all cases of COVID-19 are tested, so this does not represent the total number of people in North Carolina who have or had COVID-19. (Data source: NC Department of Health and Human Services.)
One Fun Thing: When shelter-in-place hit, Matthews Community Center yoga teacher Linda Oelschlaeger, pivoted online with her own yoga YouTube channel. Linda teaches a technique called Bowspring Yoga, which appeals to yoga aficionados and injured athletes alike. The short (10-15 minute) videos are are free because Linda feels is dedicated to keep people moving during the pandemic. Look for Linda’s classes at the Community Center once restrictions have eased.
Thank you, Eliana: This is the final multi-sensory art prompt from Eliana. She has contributed art and songs with her grandmom, Eileen, for the past three weeks. We are so grateful for her contribution and fun spin on art as we navigate challenging times.