Despite our best efforts and wishes, the coronavirus is still a problem throughout the United States and across the globe. We’re now dealing with the more aggressive Delta variant of the virus, and as we begin to enter the holiday season, it’s more important than ever that we are smart about how we stay in touch with friends and family. Connecting with loved ones is essential, but in-person gatherings may not be the safest right now, which is why we want to share some of the best ways to stay connected during the Delta variant.

Regularly Reach Out To Your Loved Ones And Schedule Catch Ups Via Video

Video calls are a great way to see your loved one’s face, even if you can’t see them in person, so schedule a Zoom call or FaceTime with them every so often. If you’re suffering from Zoom fatigue because you’re on video conference calls for work all day, we totally get it. Find another way to sync up with your loved ones that doesn’t require you to just sit down behind a screen. Give them a call when you’re out walking the dog or on your way home from the store, or just set up a call after both of you watch the latest episode of your favorite television show.

Send Them A Surprise Care Package Gift In The Mail

Show your friends and family that they are still on your mind even if you can’t see them face-to-face by sending them a care package. Send them something personal, create a package of your own or go with an easy crowd pleaser like food or drinks. Everyone loves receiving surprises in the mail so whatever you send, it is guaranteed to be a hit.

Get Your Loved Ones Together For A Fun Virtual Game Night Event - Trivia Or Minigames, Anyone?

If you really want to have some fun with your loved ones when you can’t be together in person, consider setting up a virtual game night for everyone to take part in! You can make trivia about a specific category, like your favorite sport or television show, or you can throw together some general knowledge questions. Or if you’d like to take part in the games, outsource the trivia event to the professionals. At Bar None Games, we routinely host trivia and minigame events for corporate groups and smaller friend or family gatherings. No matter the size of your group or where everyone is located, we can develop a Zoom trivia session that will be perfect for you.

Write A Handwritten Letter And Send It In The Mail

Sometimes the medium is the message, so it’s not about what you say, but how you say it. Take some time to craft a handwritten letter and mail it to your loved ones to let them know that you are thinking about them. These personal touches really go a long way in letting someone know that you care. Better yet, send handwritten invitations to a virtual Zoom party that you’re hosting!

Start A Virtual Book Club And Meet With Your Group Over Zoom Each Month

Finally, another great way to stay connected with friends and family over a shared interest is to start a virtual book club. Pick a book from one of your favorite authors and have every member read a certain number of chapters each week. Then, host a virtual book club meeting once a week or once a month to catch up about the book and what’s going on in everyone’s life. It’s an easy conversation starter and gives you something to look forward to each week!

These tips can help you stay connected with one another as we navigate through the Delta variant, and hopefully we’ll be able to gather with friends and family in large groups safely again in the near future. But if you want to keep connected and have some fun along the way, consider letting Bar None Games host your next virtual trivia event!