La Conner Senior Center Zooms right along during virus shutdown

The coronavirus outbreak hasn’t slowed things down for the La Conner Senior Center.

Those who take part in the center’s wide range of activities haven’t missed a step despite a statewide ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order mandated to curb further spread of COVID-19.

That thanks to the Zoom video conferencing platform.

The technology, which is fast becoming a feature of daily life, makes it possible for seniors to connect with classes – from composition to exercise – that they would normally attend at Maple Hall.

“While there has certainly been a steep learning curve for everyone invol...