NOW Magazine
Socializing is essential. Here are 11 creative ways to have fun remotely
From virtual dinner parties to book clubs, these activities will lift your spirits during lockdown
By Kelsey Adams, Julia Mastroianni, Kevin Ritchie, Glenn Sumi and Richard Trapunski
Jan 21, 2021
It’s gonna be a long winter.
Toronto is in lockdown again and at the worst possible time: the grey doldrums of January. With public health officials urging us all to stay home except for essential reasons, we’re left with few ways to safely connect with others outside our own households. While getting exercise, de-stressing and self-care are all important ways to improve mental health under lockdown, so is seeing other people.