Things to Keep You Going While Social Distancing
As social and physical distancing continue, we wanted share a list of resources to keep you going during these uncertain times and help navigate our “new normal”. Together we can get through this.
Thank you to all of our supporters who contributed to this list. If you have any ideas for categories or suggestions to add, please contact Hastings Hill at hastings@stgeorgessociety.org.
Things to Make You Smile
“From us, for you.”
Beethoven 9 for The Netherlands from the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Some Good News with John Krasinski
John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world
Boss Baby Brody
Who doesn’t love dancing babies? And this tiny dancer has more rhythm than most
Foster Puppies Take A Very Good Field Trip To A Closed Aquarium | HuffPost
This puppies day out will give you all the feels
British Man Didn't Let Being In Quarantine Deter His Birthday Marathon
He ran the 26.2 miles for his 32nd birthday in about 7,000 trips of 20 feet each—back and forth across his backyard—raising money for the NHS. If you’re interested in doing something similar for SGSNY, let us know!
Things to Listen To
“Falling into Fall” Playlist
Playlist curated by Fiona Bloom
“Dance Your House Off” Playlist
Playlist curated by Fiona Bloom
“The Man I Love” by George Gershwin
Performed by Matei Varga
Club Quarantine with D-Nice
Livestream DJ sets from DJ D-Nice on Instagram every Saturday
New York Welsh Podcast
A window into the lives and achievements of Welsh people in New York from our friend at New York Welsh.
Things to Get You Moving
Centr
Chris Hemsworth’s (aka Thor) fitness app with a 6-week free trial
Tone It Up
Daily online workouts with a 7-day free trial
Down Dog
Yoga app offering free access until 1st May
Obé Fitness
Live fitness classes with a 30-day free trial (use code ATHOME)
CrossFit
Free at-home workout videos, including single exercises and drills
Things to Make You Laugh
Pluto Breaks the Internet
Talking dogs… enough said.
NextUp Comedy
Live stream stand-up comedy 7 days a week.
Walk On The Wild Side – BBC One
More talking animals…
Things to Keep You Connected
Houseparty
Have a party wherever you are with this app with in-app games and live video
Life Vest Inside Digital Projects
Sign up to participate in Life Vest Inside’s weekly collaborative digital projects designed to empower the world and spread joy and hope during this difficult time. All projects will be digital and can be done by ALL AGES from the privacy of your home
Use Art to Show Appreciation for Frontline Healthcare Workers
Write cards, letters, or poems, or draw pictures and encourage children to do so to encourage frontline healthcare workers at New York Presbyterian Hospital and to show appreciation for all they are doing to combat COVID-19. Please post or deliver them to Madeleine Schacter. Contact her at MadeleineSchachterArts@gmail.com for more details.
Things to Keep You Cultured
National Theatre at Home
Free full-length plays every Thursday streamed on YouTube
Metropolitan Opera
Nightly streams of productions from the The Metropolitan Opera
Folksbiene! LIVE
Live-streamed theater productions, musical performances, workshops and talks hosted by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
Stars In The House
Daily online mini-show featuring Broadway stars performing live from home
Things to Keep You Calm
Calm
App for meditation and relaxation for all ages
Headspace
App for guided meditation and mindfulness
Things to Help You Work from Home
“Working From Home? 12 Guides To Help Navigate The Remote Life” | Trello
“Working from Home: 19 Tried-and-Tested Tips for Remote Work” | Later
Wildgoose Remote Team Building
Bring remote employees together with Wildgoose’s interactive, game-sharing experience - all without leaving the comfort and safety of their home *Special discount for SGSNY members*
Things to Share with the Kids
“Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic” | Common Sense
“Virtual Playdate Ideas for Kids” | My Boys and Their Toys
#SavewithStories
Storybooks narrated by your favorite celebrities
Taste Buds Kitchen At-Home Cooking Club
For the budding chef in your family, new cooking videos released every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm EST made with simple ingredients you hopefully already have in your pantry
“A Working Parents’ Guide to Handling the Unexpected” | Working Mother
Wide Open School
Free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense
Educational Websites for Kids
Collection of the top sites for your little ones to learn and grow
Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions
Comprehensive list of educational resources for all ages
San Diego Zoo Live Cam
Bring wildlife to your living room with the San Diego Zoo
All Digital School
An online education resource platform that curates lesson plans, materials, and educational tech with the sole goal of helping educators and parents create better learning experiences for students
GrammarCheck
Online spelling and grammar checker that will help you gain more confidence in your writing
Things to Keep You Motivated
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
~J.K. Rowling (c/o Lauren's Adventures)
“Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.”
~Y.B. Yeats (c/o Leonora Ballinger)
“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.”
~Marcus Aurelius (c/o The British Society)