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As evidenced by holidays that have already taken Estmates from the National Restaurant Association indicate that restaurant sales in the United States decreased by tens of billions of dollars in March and Apri, while forecasts predicted place amidst social distancing guidelines, people are finding those numbers would be in the hundreds of bilons by the end creative ways to celebrate special occasions. Here are some of the 2020 in bul cgn ofthe vi rolesrestadn piy ways to make the Fourth of July special even while social consumers are distancing poking fonward to retuming to their favorite establighments as economies slowly reopen. Diners can do their part to make reopening efforts successtul and sustainable by staying home they are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Venturing and connect face-to-tace when in-person gatherings are not out while symptomatic puts everyone, indluding restaurant workers and feliow diners, at risk, so it's imperative that people pay attention to their bodies and avoid going out if they are experiencing even mild symptoms. Tum to social apps. Vitual meeting applications, ike Zoom, Skype and FaceTime provide invaluable opportunities to speak possible. They also can be used to break bread together or to play games or relay stories. Deliver gits. Take a few cues from the Easter Bunny or Santa In addition to staying home if they are experiencing symptoms Claus and plan to drop gifts and run. Seniors and people who of COVID-19. diners can take these steps to workin partnerenp contracting contagious inesses. While it may be tempting to have compromised immune systems are at a higher risk of with local restaurants as these vital components of the community begin to reopen visit your family in person, even a short visit could put their health at risk Instead. leave gits outside the house Dine out in small groups. Phase 1 reopening guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended gatherings be limited to no more than 10 peopie. do over the holidays, replicate the experience at home. Try to But when dining out. consumers should keep their groups even recreate your favorite meal from a local restaurant or see it that smaller. An assortment the virus is easily spread among groups of people in enciosed into a restaurant table, or take the meal outdoors for some al By imiting dinner partes to no more than the number fresco fun. of people in their households, consumers can help restaurants safely reopen. Dine out at home. dining out was something you typically Rof studies from the CDC have found that restaurant offers ourbside pickup. Transform the dining table Spend time together. One of the silver linrings of social distancing is the opportunity for tamily members who reside Wear masks. Wearing a mask to a restaurant may seem odd, under one roof to have more uninterupted time together. but by keeping their mask on unti their food amives, diners can help prevent the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization notes that it's belleved the virus can spread enjoy the Fourth of July Chances are having the kids nearby and sharing some stories and laughs together will be a perfect way for your family to throu Se de o themselves ang ta es With some creative thinking famies across the county can st laughing and restaurant workers sale by wearing their masks unti their enjoy the specialdaythày esenie. food arrives Remain patient. Life in the era of social distanoing requires signiicant adjustments, and restaurants reopening will be adjusting right along with everyone else. Afford restaurant staf ample patience and go along with any protocols restaurant owners put in place. All measures are aimed at keeping customers Continuing the Family Tradition PARADISE CONFECTIONERY and staff safe while getting people who have been out of work for months back on the job. Each of those goals is worth the patience it may take to help restaurants achieve them. Assorted Hand Dipped Order takeout. If you're uncomfortable visiting a local restaurant in person or frustrated by potentialy kong wait CHOCOLATES times for a table, order takeout instead. Restaurants need the business after a very rough stretch, and consumers can benett greatly from a night of from cooking Ch i n We are epen and stl laking brders Call trder and e pet e detals ter pick Local restaurants are reopening in communities across the globe. Supporting these businesses can be vital to local economies and help milions of people retum to work Denna ve Washingten PA 724-228:7749 We Have Face Mask Kits Cut To Size - 12 Kits / $20 Meadow Lands Supply Co. The Whole 9 Yards Far All 4 Seasons Need a sewing machine? Joy can do the job! 19 Built-la Seitches Convenient Thread Cutter Quick-Set, Drop-la Bobbin Free-Arm Sewing Adjustable Stitch Length and Width Four-Step Buttonhole Landscape Materials A Aggregates Winter Materiate Joy now $199 A Anpan eter baby lock Secure Outdeer Sterage e e ty ter ron THE LOVE OF SEWN Quolity Sewing Mochines & Exceptional Service Since 83 Ge0 Pike Street, PO Box 335, Meadow Lands, PA 15347 300 Castle Shannon Blvd. - M. Lebanon, PA 15234 Man-Sat 1am Spm- Thur umtpm usby Appttmet 724.249.2012 | MeadewLandsSupply.com