It has been quite the last month, with our second lockdown. Now that we are back out into the community, yes, in a restricted way, I hope everyone is enjoying getting back to the beaches, hiking trails and even restaurants. And our community did a great job again of holding a virtual community event and having a great time despite social distancing and restrictions.
This month, you'll notice a new format to the Monthly newsletter with quite a few changes, like a separate link to our local events here in Hawaii. There is a lot coming up in October, which you can check out in the link to our local calendar of events, found in the section above in the new Local Events Calendar (highlighted in red text). And depending on whether Halloween is cancelled or not for neighbourhood trick-or-treating, your Advisory Committee has come up with some alternate plans if needed, so stay tuned! And for the Adults there will be a Murder Mystery game!
One thing I would like to highlight from the local events, is how Thanksgiving is being handled this year. Instead of a community in-person potluck, Ffr those families/couples that share their dinner with other Canadians in our Ohana, MFS will cover the cost of your Turkey. You must tell Jenn in advance and provide your receipt in order to be reimbursed.
Remember, Flu season is starting! Please check with your military clinic to see when they will be offering flu shots (so far I've heard that flu shots should be starting around mid-October) but if you don't want to wait, they are also available at Costco's for $20 per shot.
Since this is the month with Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween, I've included links below to some fun dessert and treat recipes for everyone to make. If you end up making any, please share your pictures on our Life in Hawaii page!
