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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good afternoon;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Out of an abundance of caution and in support of our community to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19, <b>Sidney Museum will be closed at 4:00 pm today, Sunday, March 14, 2020</b>. This includes all reference appointments for the Archives and group/school bookings in the Museum. The decision to close was not taken lightly and is based on the latest information being released by regional, provincial and federal public health authorities.<br> <br>We know that seniors are at high risk of serious illness due to COVID-19 and want to ensure the safety of our community, volunteers and visitors. Being socially responsible we want to do our part to help promote ‘social distancing’ to prevent the spread of this virus. As this is a fluid situation, <b>we will remain closed until we receive further notice that it is safe to re-open Sidney Museum.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please see our website for more information and updates.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img width=480 height=192 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5FAE0.8D6459C0" alt=signature><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>