YELLOW SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER
The Yellow Springs Senior Center has reopened. Masks are required for unvaccinated visitors to the building, social distancing is highly recommended, and temperatures will be taken at arrival. Appointments are strongly encouraged. The front side door will be unlocked during open hours Mon-Thurs from 9:30 am-4 pm and Fri from 9:30 am-1 pm.
If you have a vaccine appointment and need a ride:
The Transportation Program at the Senior Center can help with rides to Covid vaccine appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:45-3:00. Please call at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Call 937-767-5751 or click here to fill out the form. Robert or Wayne will get back to you to confirm your ride.
To get an appointment:
Vaccines are available for those 12 years of age or older. The Ohio Department of Health's website (link just below) can direct you to where to get a vaccine.
The Transportation Program at the Senior Center can help with rides to Covid vaccine appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:45-3:00. Please call at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Call 937-767-5751 or click here to fill out the form. Robert or Wayne will get back to you to confirm your ride.
To get an appointment:
Vaccines are available for those 12 years of age or older. The Ohio Department of Health's website (link just below) can direct you to where to get a vaccine.
More vaccine information available at the following links:
- Ohio's vaccine provider locator tool: https://vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov/
Note: each provider manages its own schedules and appointments. - Vaccine fact sheet: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/vaccine/general_fact_sheet.pdf
- Department of Health vaccine information: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
- Department of Aging vaccine information: https://aging.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/aging/care-and-living/coronavirus-response/covid-19-vaccine-information-for-older-adults
We are slowly starting to bring back in-person activities and will provide more updates as we have them. Homemaking, transportation, grocery delivery are still operational, staff are answering phone and emails, and we have several fitness and social events on-line through Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. All of these links are located on the Calendar.
Unfolding Operations at the Senior Center:
The following programs/services are fully operational:
FACILITIES:
Reduced Capacity, Spacing: One door (front side door as it is handicap accessible) will be used as the only door of entry for participants in activities or appointments. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
Sanitation: Cleaning and disinfecting of all gathering areas are performed after each activity. PPE will be distributed, as necessary. Automatic hand sanitizer station is located at the entrance door. All who enter will be required to sanitize hands before moving to check-in. Sanitizing stations are also located in the Great Room and in the Fireplace Room.
Signage/Communication: Signs are posted on the entry door, hallways, Great Room, Fireplace Room, Kitchen, and restrooms. Signs state face coverings required, hand washing, sanitation of surfaces, COVID screening questions, directional signage, distancing signage, etc.
Air circulation: All ceiling fans are to remain off. Great Room windows can be opened to allow for fresh air.
Entering Facility:
Group Activities:
PARTICIPANTS:
If an unvaccinated participant is unable to wear a mask or refuses to follow physical distancing requirements, they will not be permitted in the Senior Center. Participants who have chronic health conditions will not be permitted in the Senior Center.
TRANSPORTATION:
All unvaccinated drivers and unvaccinated passengers must wear a mask. Transportation passengers answer a series of COVID questions prior to riding in one of our cars. We observe a one driver, one passenger rule (unless the passengers are from the same household.) All drivers disinfect car before and after transporting anyone.
CONFIRMED CASE:
The local health department will be given any contact tracing information which we can provide, and we will abide with their recommendations.
The following programs/services are fully operational:
- Support Services—appointments continued utilizing a safe space
- Transportation—transportation of clients to medical appointments and when possible, other personal care services
- Homemaking Services—up and running
- Activities—many activities are being held on-line using the Zoom platform
- Grocery Delivery—started almost after the stay at home order was put in place
- Administration—building maintained, reports filed, newsletters out, bills paid, payroll, bank deposits, annual appeal campaign, fundraising events, etc.
FACILITIES:
Reduced Capacity, Spacing: One door (front side door as it is handicap accessible) will be used as the only door of entry for participants in activities or appointments. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
Sanitation: Cleaning and disinfecting of all gathering areas are performed after each activity. PPE will be distributed, as necessary. Automatic hand sanitizer station is located at the entrance door. All who enter will be required to sanitize hands before moving to check-in. Sanitizing stations are also located in the Great Room and in the Fireplace Room.
Signage/Communication: Signs are posted on the entry door, hallways, Great Room, Fireplace Room, Kitchen, and restrooms. Signs state face coverings required, hand washing, sanitation of surfaces, COVID screening questions, directional signage, distancing signage, etc.
Air circulation: All ceiling fans are to remain off. Great Room windows can be opened to allow for fresh air.
Entering Facility:
- Only one door will be used for participants to enter.
- All unvaccinated persons who enter must have a face covering.
- Upon entry the participant will use the hand sanitizer and then proceed to the front desk where their temperature will be taken. If the temperature is 100.4 degrees or more, they will be asked to leave.
- Participants are required to sign in using the notebook and sanitized pen provided. Date/time of entry, name, address, and telephone number will be secured from the participant.
- After entry, the participant will go to the area designated for an appointment or for an activity.
- Upon conclusion of the activity or appointment, the participant will stop at the front desk and the front desk will put the time of departure in the notebook, the participant will then use the hand sanitizer before pushing the front side door open to leave.
Group Activities:
- All participants must register for activities ahead of time.
- No participants will be allowed to enter more than 10 minutes before the start of class.
- Class size is limited to those that have 10 or less.
- No meals will be served until we can maintain distancing and no buffet.
- We will continue to offer Zoom, Facebook Live, and other virtual activities.
PARTICIPANTS:
If an unvaccinated participant is unable to wear a mask or refuses to follow physical distancing requirements, they will not be permitted in the Senior Center. Participants who have chronic health conditions will not be permitted in the Senior Center.
TRANSPORTATION:
All unvaccinated drivers and unvaccinated passengers must wear a mask. Transportation passengers answer a series of COVID questions prior to riding in one of our cars. We observe a one driver, one passenger rule (unless the passengers are from the same household.) All drivers disinfect car before and after transporting anyone.
CONFIRMED CASE:
The local health department will be given any contact tracing information which we can provide, and we will abide with their recommendations.
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YELLOW SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER
227 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-5751 Normal Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-4 pm Fri 9:30 am-1 pm |
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