26 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • JULY 2, 2020 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
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How to make the most of
summer holidays this year
While traditions may be a bit diff erent
this summer, some things can still remain
the same. Finding new ways to celebrate
our favorite summer holidays make for
a great opportunity to reunite with small
groups of friends and family members -
safely. With a little thought and creativity,
holidays such as Father’s Day or the
Fourth of July will still be as fun as in
years past.
Make it safe
Gathering outdoors more safely means
keeping your distance, so plan ahead to
help everyone be together, without being
too close.
Review current CDC health guidelines
before your event and follow the rules
from your local authorities regarding
party size limits. Here are ways to gather
at home reunions or at that next backyard
BBQ:
• Arrange picnic tables, patio furniture, or
picnic blankets into groups, with adequate
space between each group.
• Make decorative signs for each person,
with their names or photos of them, so
everyone can fi nd their spot. Get creative!
• Ask everyone to bring their own drinks,
snacks and utensils.
• Off er plenty of disinfectant wipes and
hand sanitizer to keep hands and objects
clean. Also, don’t forget to remind guests
that washing hands with soap and water
is essential if hands are visibly dirty.
• Provide patriotic-themed masks for
everyone to wear and encourage guests
to bring their own.
Make it fun
Choose outdoor games or bring indoor
games outside and set up activities that
help encourage social distancing for
guests.
• With an outdoor screen and a projector,
you can recreate that theater experience
in the great outdoors or show fi reworks
on a loop as the sun sets.
• Bring out washable games like Connect
4 or life-sized Jenga, or revisit those outdoor
classics like horseshoes and cornhole.
• If you can’t all get together in person,
bring the party to those that are missing
with a Zoom call. Set up a call time,
select a patriotic background, pull up
a frosty beverage and let guests interact
with those they miss with a virtual
meet-up.
Make it celebratory
Celebrate in style with libations that are
dressed for the occasion! Th e Federalist
Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition
wine is available just in time to kick off the
summer. Th e decorative American fl ag
label commemorates the brand’s ‘Made
in the USA’ pride. As a bonus, the wine’s
fruit-forward aroma and sturdy tannins
pair well with summer grilling and s’mores
by the fi re pit on a cool summer night.
If you’re not BBQing anytime soon,
you can still get in the spirit by catching
the premiere of Hamilton, the fi lm
of the original Broadway production at
home (tune in on July 3)! Set the mood
by serving the exclusive Hamilton wines
that were sold at theaters across the country
since the show started in 2015. Th e
Federalist Hamilton Chardonnay or Th e
Federalist Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon
pay homage to the work of our founding
fathers, who paved the way for
future American leaders. Th e full-bodied
Chardonnay from Mendocino, California
features aromas of ripe apple, citrus and
spiced pear to complement lighter foods
like salads, chicken and fi sh. Th e berries,
tart cherry, sweet oak and cinnamon aromas
of the Cabernet Sauvignon pair great
with meaty ribs, boldly spiced or barbecue
sauce-based dishes.
Enjoy your summer celebrations with
care this year, making them memorable,
safe and fun.
Th e Federalist wines are available
nationwide and can be purchased at
select Walmart stores, on Wine.com and
through Uncorked.com.
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