Northwood News ♦ June 2020

President’s Message

By Samantha Jones

During my last President’s Message, I wrote about how the first quarter of 2020 had thrown us all some curveballs.  Now, that seems like the understatement of the year!  As the pandemic continues, we have all seen and heard reports of how deeply this crisis is impacting our community.  The loss of life has been tragic and the continued rise of reported cases has been very discouraging.  Yet, there has been some good news to shine a ray of light through the darkness.  We have also heard stories about how neighbors have supported neighbors, how individuals have uplifted our community, and how resilient we all really are in the face of a crisis.  The situation is still uncertain and a bit frightening; as of this writing, Montgomery County is still under a stay-at-home order until further notice.  But, we will continue to come together as a neighborhood to make it through this pandemic.

Later in this newsletter, you’ll find information on how to sign up for the NFCCA Community Cares Network as well as how to locate additional local resources on our website.  I would also encourage everyone to monitor the County’s Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 website (montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/ RightNav/Coronavirus.html) for up-to-date information.  The county site provides excellent information on where to get tested, how to protect yourself in public (wear your mask!), and data on emerging cases.

Please note that our neighborhood meeting planned for June 10 has been canceled as Forest Knolls Elementary School is still closed and the meeting space is inaccessible.  The NFCCA Board will continue to provide updates about any virtual (or otherwise, if possible) neighborhood events we may hold during the summer.  As your elected Board, we will continue to prioritize safety when it comes to planning or canceling any neighborhood events.

I am proud to be a part of such a giving neighborhood that supports, encourages, and uplifts others when we are all at our most vulnerable.  I hope you and your families stay well.   ■