Hvad er nyt?
(What's new?)
Ellen Lodge 21, 2020
The year 2020 has definitely brought many surprises, along with a whole new way of life. Four months ago the term “Social Distancing” wasn’t even on our radar. Now it’s our new normal. I do hope you are all following the recommendations of the medical experts to do your part in keeping you, your family, friends and neighbors safe. Before we had to start limiting our exposure Ellen Lodge was able to have our January Board meeting and our first members meeting in February. That seems so long ago now. A big goal of ours this year was to find community projects we could get involved in, not only monetarily, but also physically. Our new treasurer was also working on a budget for 2020. As so many other things, ideas have been shelved until we meet again. At our February meeting, Sister Lynne McEarchen, gave a very interesting report on Emil (Hansen) Nolde, one of the first Expressionist painters. (Expressionists sought to convey emotional response to the scene they were painting). The most interesting fact is that when Lynne was doing her genealogical research, she discovered that Emil was her 2nd Great Uncle. If you want to know more about Emil, you can find a lot of information online. He led a very interesting life and career. Lynne’s article was included in the May issue of the DS News. Since monthly meetings are impossible right now, our lodge has started a weekly newsletter called “Ellen’s Corner”. It’s one way of keeping connected and to help us get through house confinement. I have taken on the responsibility of collecting everyone’s emails, compiling them and sending them out to all the members. It’s interesting to hear what everyone is doing to get through this unprecedented time. First off was changing vacation plans: cancelling or rescheduling trips. Others are knitting, working on puzzles, heritage, playing games, organizing their house, taking walks, exercising with online apps, arts and crafts……..watching shows on TV: travel, opera, music, art. There’s also a little binge watching of “complete seasons” of favorite TV series. Some of our ladies have been busy making hats for nurses and masks for essential workers, family and friends. It’s amazing to me how quickly local and national news, talk shows, etc., adapted to working from their home without losing a step. We owe so much to them for keeping us informed. But the ones we really need to thank and pray for are those on the front line: medical staff, cleaning staff, grocery workers, mail persons, trash haulers, truck drivers…….. This is such a volatile time right now. Please stay in and stay well. Thoughts and prayers are coming to each and every one of you. Chris Jensen Hix Ellen Lodge 21, President Please see pictures under the "Photos" section
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