In our attempt to keep the higher-risk population that we serve healthy and avoid exposure to the COVID-19 virus the Colonial Club will close for all non-essential services effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
All non-essential programs, such as classes, exercise, cards and bingo are cancelled. The Health Fair scheduled for April 8 has also been postponed at this time. Building rentals through the end of the month have also been cancelled as has the AARP tax preparation.
The services that will continue are:
home delivered meals
case management services – phone/email contact, other face-to-face meetings will be determined on a case by case basis
driver escort services – please be sure your medical appointment is still scheduled
supportive home care – clients may temporarily discontinue
adult day care – clients may temporarily discontinue
Since the home delivered meal program and driver escort service depend on volunteers and many of our volunteers are over the age of sixty, we will allow them to determine if they are comfortable continuing to volunteer for these programs. Colonial Club staff will take over the driving duties if needed. All other volunteers (office help, kitchen, adult day care) are asked to stay home.
We realize this public health crisis is affecting the older adults we serve and they may have the most needs. This is why we are trying to ensure they have access to what they may need given the circumstances. However, all of this is subject to change as the situation warrants.
The building will be locked and general admittance not permitted.
This closure will be reassessed as we near the end of the two-week period and decisions made based on the impact the COVID-19 virus is having at that time.
We are sorry to add further disruption to your lives, but we believe it to be in all of our best interests.
