Fri Dec 25 2020 at 1:12:55 Our neighbours to the south of our house now approach their nineties. He lost his vision a short time ago, though modern surgery, thankfully, has just restored the sight in one eye. Her health conditions require that she sleep a good deal. They used to be actively involved in block events. They try now-- their minds remain strong-- but their physical circumstances limit their activities, and much of the energy they have goes, quite understandably, to their children and grandchildren. They used to always decorate their back porch for Christmas. That wouldn't be happening in 2020. Our neighbours on the north side texted a few of us on the block and suggested we set up an outdoor-appropriate tree. People gathered contributions: plastic decorations, outdoor lights, outdoor-friendly extension cord and timer. One woman on the street had a line on a spare tree, an old one belonging to someone she knew.