OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear JCC Friends,

This has been a time of challenge and change for everyone, and so many members of our local communities have risen to the task with kindness and resilience. Sights that I find heartening on our daily walks: parents bike-riding in a little train with their kids, folks greeting us with a cheerful “hello,” gardeners busy at work on flower and veggie gardens—and just many more people walking at all hours of the day and evening to take advantage of our beautiful surroundings.

Following the guidance from the Oregon Health Authority and the CDC, we have begun the process of re-opening the Jacksonville Community Center, beginning the week of June 21st we will have staff at the Center.  Check the website for specific dates and times. We are proceeding slowly in resuming indoor activities due to social distancing measures but will be looking for opportunities to offer classes in a safe environment. Your ideas for that are welcomed. 

Thank you for supporting and bearing with us during this time—we know that there will be ups and downs in the days ahead, but are confident that as a community we can meet those challenges and emerge better than ever.

Sue Miler

Board President

Policies may change as conditions evolve.

Please be aware of the following requirements when participating in an OUTDOOR Jacksonville Community Center activity:

1. All participants will fill out a brief COVID questionnaire each time they participate in an activity. On that questionnaire you will agree that you have not, in the past 14 days, been in contact with anyone that you knew had COVID-19, and neither you nor anyone in your residence has in the past 7 days had a fever greater than 100 degrees, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing or loss of taste or smell.  If any of the conditions apply to you, you may not participate in the activity. You will also be asked to provide basic contact information to use in the event contact tracing is necessary with an infected individual.  Your information will only be used for this purpose and will not be shared or used for any other reason.
2. Participants will be required to use face coverings while they are entering, exiting and while moving around the program’s location. Face coverings can be removed while sitting in a chair or on a mat positioned at a 6-foot distance from others. We will have masks available for $1.00. 
3. We will be posting signage that instructs all attendees to maintain 6 feet of physical distance, unless they are from the same family unit. Each participant is responsible for keeping their chair and/or themselves 6 feet in distance from others at all times. No food or drink may be PREPARED at Jacksonville Community Center activities at this time. Only commercially prepared food may be SERVED at JCC activities. (Only foods that are purchased at a store or prepared at an establishment with health standards certification are allowed to be served.)
4. As a coordinator of the program, you will be designated the physical distancing monitor, to help ensure compliance with all distancing requirements, including at entrances, exits, restrooms, parking lots and any other area where people may congregate.

Please be aware of the following requirements when participating in an INDOOR Jacksonville Community Center activity:

1. All participants will fill out a brief COVID questionnaire each time they participate in an activity. On that questionnaire you will agree that you have not, in the past 14 days, been in contact with anyone that you knew had COVID-19, and neither you nor anyone in your residence has in the past 7 days had a fever greater than 100 degrees, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing or loss of taste or smell.  If any of the conditions apply to you, you may not participate in the activity. You will also be asked to provide basic contact information to use in the event contact tracing is necessary with an infected individual.  Your information will only be used for this purpose and will not be shared or used for any other reason.
2. Participants will be required to use face coverings at all times while in the facility. We will have masks available for $1.00. 
3. We will be posting signage that instructs all attendees to maintain 6 feet of physical distance, unless they are from the same family unit. Each participant is responsible for keeping their chair and/or themselves 6 feet in distance from others at all times.
4. We have closed the water fountains at the Center, you are encouraged to bring a personal bottle of water clearly marked with your name.
5. A maximum of 35 people will be allowed in the Great Room.
6. A maximum of 13 people will be allowed in the Cottage.
7. No food or drink may be PREPARED at Jacksonville Community Center activities at this time. Only commercially prepared food may be SERVED at JCC activities. (Only foods that are purchased at a store or prepared at an establishment with health standards certification are allowed to be served.)
8. As a coordinator of the event, you will be designated the physical distancing monitor, to help ensure compliance with all distancing requirements, including at entrances, exits, restrooms, parking lots and any other area where people may congregate.

• We look forward to welcoming you back to a safe and enjoyable experience!