While we are in this period of physical distancing and cannot host programs at SUUS or travel together, the SEA (Social Events and Activities) Committee is going to share some viewing and online experiences each week. If you would like to suggest an activity for this weekly list, please email Kathy Helmrich, kahelmrich@yahoo.com
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Mark Twain House and Museum Programs
The Mark Twain House and Museum is presenting a series of virtual programs that include author talks, conversations with authors and commentators and historical presentations. Tonight June 18th author William Kent Kruger will speak about his newest book. Online registration is necessary. To find out more about this event and others click
https://marktwainhouse.org/events/
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Experience the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
Summer officially begins this Saturday with the summer solstice at 5:44 p.m. our time. Since the Stonehenge site is closed to the public, there will be livestreamed coverage from sunset to sunrise on Facebook. The coverage will be from 3:30 p.m. Saturday until 12:30 a.m. Sunday. If you are a Facebook member, here’s the link
https://www.facebook.com/events/581183132524229/
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Activities to do with Kids that are not virtual
If you are looking for new ideas of activities to do this summer, peruse this list of fun things to do with children (or any age folks). Some are to be done at home others are out in the world at a physically safe distant from other people.
https://www.mothermag.com/summer-activities-for-kids/
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Explore Longwood Gardens
We all are enjoying the awakening of our local gardens but if you want to travel to an amazing botanical spot, visit Pennsylvania’s Longwood Garden’s virtual experience.
https://longwoodgardens.org/our-gardens-your-home/look-and-breathe