November 13th, 2020

Dear Y Members,

Due to the recent Governor’s mandate, the Y Health and Wellness Center, the swimming pool, and Church gymnasium will be closed effective Wednesday, November 18th through Wednesday, December 2nd. Operations will continue as scheduled through November 17th. If the freeze is lifted, we will reopen on Thursday, December 3rd. Any programs slated to start during the mandated freeze, will start at a later time, and program participants will be notified. At this time, our pre-school programs, including puddle jumpers, are able to operate and will continue, as scheduled.

Effective November 18th, all memberships will be placed on hold. If the freeze is lifted and we reopen on Thursday, December 3rd, all memberships will be activated and drafted on Dec 5th, as scheduled.

In the instance we are closed beyond December 3rd, we are asking members to please consider to stay with us and donate your December dues. Your membership dues will ensure we will be here when the freeze is lifted and continue to provide safe, quality programs and offer top notch facilities that you are accustomed too. If you would like to donate your membership dues, please let us know.

Any questions should be directed to our Y Membership Director, Kim Logsdon or myself.

Thank you for your support of the Y and I hope to see everyone back after the mandated freeze is lifted.

Sincerely,

Rob Wilkinson
CEO

Baker County YMCA

July 22, 2020

Dear Y Members,

We received the following information today about new state requirements for face coverings that will impact our activities:

State regulations require that, effective Friday, July 24th:

-Face coverings are required for age 5 and up

–Face coverings are required when exercising indoors, plus outdoors when you can’t physically distance

This will mean that employees, members and guests will need to wear a face covering throughout our facilities, including while you work out.

We hope that these new requirements will not keep you from working out at the Y. Because this can have a dramatic effect on our operations, financial condition, and ability to operate programs in the future, we hope you will consider maintaining your membership to support us as a vital community asset. Please call us at 541-523-9622 if you would like to discuss this situation

Thank you for your support of the Baker County YMCA.

Baker County YMCA
Phase 2 Plan

Are you required to wear a face covering?

As a business listed in the governor’s order, upon entering the facility, you are required to wear a face covering. A face covering is a cloth, paper, or disposable covering that covers the nose and mouth. This covering is to be worn when you are inside the facilities at all times. Social distancing guidelines of 6 ft are still required and enforced with the face covering addition. We are also continuing our cleaning and safety practices to protect the health and wellness of all who enter our facilities.

Fitness Center Hours

Weekdays: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Closed from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for cleaning)
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (No closure for cleaning)
Sunday: Closed

All Workout Areas
-Six (6) feet of distance must be maintained while working out and at all times.
-Bath towels and sweat towels will be unavailable at this time. Sweat towels are available for purchase at the Welcome Center.
-All members must wipe down equipment before and after use.
-Staff will be present to ensure equipment is being properly wiped down and sanitized.
-Touch-free water bottle filling stations will be available for use.
-Personal training is available. Trainer and client must maintain six feet of physical distance and if close contact under six feet is required, trainer and client must both wear face coverings. Trainer and client should use hand sanitizer immediately before and after appointment.

Group Exercise Classes
-Group exercise classes are available on a limited basis as posted on our Facebook page and Website. We will continue to monitor and update offerings depending on government restrictions and available resources.
-Based on class format members are encouraged to bring their own props. This includes yoga mats, blankets and bolsters. We are unable to provide props at this time due to sanitation restrictions.

Moving Forward
In an effort to stay healthy and help stop the spread of COVID-19, Influenza, and other illnesses, we encourage everyone to follow the 3 C’s.
o COVER– cough (or sneeze) into the crook of your elbow or into a tissue that is immediately thrown away
o CLEAN– Frequently wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds or sanitizer
o CONTAIN– Stay home when you are sick until you have been free of fever.

We hold the health and wellness of our staff and members as our highest priority. We recognize that this “new normal” will be less than ideal, but we will continue to work with county, state, and national entities to ensure we are able to provide the safest environment for all that choose to use the Y. We will update you as new information becomes available and as additional Y services are once again eligible to be brought back.