Virtual Meeting Continues Growing as Clubhouse Gathering Suspention Streches on

ZOOM CLUB

The Zoom Club started in April, right after all gatherings were suspended with an expectation that things might return to normal in a few months. The meeting has now become a staple for socializing for club members as gatherings in person continue to be restricted.

An average of 16 people participate in the online meeting every Thursday at 10 a.m. to talk about COVID-19, local news, and how they are spending their time at home. The participants are also advising each other what to do during and after they go out in public for essential errands.

The meeting usually runs about 90 minutes long. The attendees say that the meetings provide them the same camaraderie as when they are in a pub or in a salon.The group even sets aside a 10-minute break in the middle so that members can have a chance to make and bring their beverages from the kitchen.