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Although the latest news on the Covid-19 pandemic has curtailed  the usual lineup of KNC events,  we are hoping that our creative and inspired co-ordinators will be able to mastermind their respective activities when better days arrive.   

Winter sports like snowshoeing have announced ambitious plans to get outdoors while practicing social distancing.   In addition, the Photography and Gardening groups continue to be successful through creative methods such as online seminars and weekly blogs.  

A reminder to all members that because of Covid-19, most events have limited space, so spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is almost always a waiting list, and sometimes a second outing to the same destination is organized. If you are registered to one event, but later find that you have to cancel, please take your name off the registration list so that someone else from the waiting list has a chance to attend in your place. To do this, just go to your personal online Calendar on the KNC website, click on the event on the appropriate date, and follow the instructions for cancelling your registration.

To help focus its vision for the 2020-2021 season, the KNC conducted its first-ever online members poll in August. Nearly 40 percent of members chose to have their voices heard. 

Of those, a gratifying two-thirds said they were "cautiously optimistic" about participating in KNC activities again. The survey did reveal a distinct preference for outdoor activities and there was strong support for the wearing of masks when proper social distancing is not possible.

The board is confident that KNC is continuing its 52-year tradition of providing members with the opportunity to meet new friends and participate in activities through the use of smaller groups and online meetings.