#TogetherVaughan
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New online resources
and campaign to support community wellness
The City of Vaughan
continues to implement new measures and resources to support the well-being of
the community. Together Vaughan is a new initiative to support community
wellness and bring people together virtually by spreading positivity during
COVID-19.
Through a collaboration
with the City’s Recreation Services department and Vaughan Public Libraries,
residents are encouraged to visit vaughan.ca/TogetherVaughan for a curated list of
resources available to help enrich the body, mind and soul. This webpage is designed
to keep people engaged and active during the global pandemic.
To help spread the
message of positivity, everyone is encouraged to share inspiring stories and
acts of kindness they have experienced or witnessed during COVID-19 on social
media using the hashtag #TogetherVaughan.
Share good news today! Email
stories and photos to be featured on Recreation Services social media at TogetherVaughan@vaughan.ca or tag @recvaughan and @vaughanpubliclibraries on Instagram or Recreation Vaughan and Vaughan Public Libraries on Facebook.
Recreation Services
Recreation
Services also has a webpage which features virtual
recreation resources for all ages, abilities and areas of interest. Popular
programming includes:
- Vaughan Playschool educational worksheets for children ages three to five in the following subject areas: reading and writing, math and science.
- Easy-to-follow at-home workouts from Vaughan Fitness instructors, featured on Recreation Services’ Instagram TV. Video exercises have been modified to do inside the home or out in the backyard, and include the following classes: yoga, Zumba, Pilates, belly dancing, boot camp, and barre/chair exercises. Instructors are also providing stretching and nutrition tips, along with healthy-eating recipes.
- Learning first aid basics from certified Vaughan lifeguards.
- Singing songs with Vaughan Playschool instructors.
- Acting, dancing and singing with the City Playhouse Theatre crew.
- Other fun activities, such as colouring, crafting and cooking.
Check
back often as new online programming is being added regularly.
Follow
Recreation Services on Instagram and Facebook to discover more content and videos from the
recreation team.
Vaughan
Public Libraries (VPL)
While all
branches remain closed, VPL is offering a fully digital public library service
to engage and educate residents of all ages. The new web hub features a variety of free online resources, including:
- eBooks and audiobooks – such as novels, animated picture books, non-fiction and graphic novels – available through platforms like Hoopla, Overdrive and Tumblebooks.
- Films and television programs available for instant streaming or temporary download through Hoopla and Kanopy.
- Music streaming services for over 150,000 albums of classical, opera, jazz and world music with Naxos Music Library.
- Online learning courses like Lynda.com – teaching technology, software development, business skills, project management and video editing – and the Transparent Language app to learn a new language.
- Digital databases, such as Creativebug, to support business research, academic projects or independent learning.
All
online services can be accessed with a VPL library card. Obtain a temporary
digital card for free by visiting vaughanpl.info/online_registration and clicking on ‘Apply
Now.’ As well, VPL has launched Ask Us, a virtual service
supported by more than 20 staff who are able to help with customer inquiries
and offer reading and viewing suggestions by phone, email and social media.
- Live streamed Storytimes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30am.
- STEAM-activity videos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- French language programs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Online book clubs and guest speakers on a range of topics
- Other special content and videos, including DIY projects, scavenger hunts, colouring pages, science experiments, songwriting contests and coding classes.
To receive the City’s
latest COVID-19 updates as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter
at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Those who feel unwell
and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region
Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
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