Wendy's Community Connection: Recent Episodes
Wendy Bucknum
How to Bring Blue Zone Living to our Life and Communities.
Here are links associated with the episode:
Thrive - Finding Happiness the Blue Zone Way
Blue Zones
Best way to promote Thriving personally is to set up "nudges" that favor long term happiness in all six "Domains" of our Lives:
- Community
- Workplace
- Social Life
- Financial Life
- Home
- Self.
This episode is focused on the future of our communities and our world... our precious children. September 30th is World Day Against Trafficking. Learn about ways to volunteer and get involved in this important issue.
Links mentioned in this Podcast Episode
Operation Underground Railroad - O.U.R. Rise Up- Attend a Demonstrate September 30th! I will be at the San Clemente RISE UP event.
OneOC - Hub for volunteer opportunities near you.
Laura's House
Families Forward
Mercy House
Second Harvest Food Bank
Start your day with positive podcasts like this:
Chalene Johnson - great tips on all facets of health
Rachel Hollis RISE
Pastor Rick Warren Daily Hope - or your favorite spiritual leader podcast
NEWSfeed - Go to the source - get the facts
Your city's website - here is Mission Viejo's Website News section
Verify organizations you are considering supporting and/or getting information from:
- Guidestar is a great resource. Again if you are redirected to another site when donating. STOP and research that site.
Verify Credentials of people in authority giving advice.
Thanks for listening,
Wendy
Community Connection - Putting Unity in Community!
Get connected with your Neighborhood this Summer!
Potlucks and BBQs in your Neighborhood to reconnect with your neighbors
Bike Parades, Car Parades, Recognize best decorations or best yard, etc.
Community walks and cleanups are great too!
Link to establishing your own Neighborhood Watch here: https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/police-services/programs-education/neighborhood-watch
If you see something, say something - (949) 770-6011 for 24-hour Non-emergency dispatch (To request a deputy response, report a crime or suspicious activity)
MV Life App download and be more connected https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/information-technology/mission-viejo-life-mobile-app
Post your events/neighborhood gatherings on Social Media and tag the city #MissionViejoLife
Volunteer Opportunities to benefit your community:
Organizations and related links:
https://www.homeaidessentials.org/?p=essentials
Drop off or pickup of diapers or family essentials - email me at wendy.bucknum@gmail.com
http://www.sco-oc.org/get-involved/
https://www.feedoc.org/
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Quick Links
https://www.missionviejochamber.com/business-directory.html
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/community-relations/covid-19-information#04-14-20
How to create community even during COVID-19.
Notes:
https://www.townsq.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybucknum/