SCF April Newsletter 2020
SCF April Newsletter 2020
All indoor facilities and the swimming pool Walking trails are available on a discretion-
will be temporarily closed from general ary basis. Users must adhere to the CDC
use. guidelines regarding social distancing and
limited group sizes as defined in the guide-
During this period of closure all facilities lines.
will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
The closures apply to the Sage and Senita We look forward to returning the facilities
recreation centers, the Wood Shop and back to normal operations once the CDC
Crafts Studio, an all outdoor restrooms. and government officials provide us with
All group/club activities, classes, meetings
clear communications that the pandemic
and events are to be postponed until fur- challenge has eased and we are no longer
ther notice. in a position where your safety could be
compromised. Thank you for your under-
Limited onsite community management standing and for doing your part in keeping
staff will remain in the Sage Center from your fellow residents and our community
8:00am – 4:30pm daily to perform on-going safe.
administrative functions.
DON’T PASS YOUR GERMS
by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C..
Fitness/Wellness Director
Good hygiene is one of those times between equip-
the best ways to avoid getting ment cleanings, it’s impor-
and passing illnesses. Clean tant for everyone using the
hands prevent the spread of fitness equipment to wipe
illness and infections at home, the handles and pads after
work and other places where use. Stability balls, stretching
These days, we’re all aware many hands come in contact mats, and all other equip-
of various illnesses which can with shared handles, knobs, ment need to be wiped after
pass from person to per- etc. Hands should be washed each use. This also applies to
son through many different frequently and thoroughly equipment used in our group
methods. The list of indi- and include soap and hot wa- fitness classes.
rectly transmitted illnesses ter. Antiseptic wipes are available
via hands and moist body Another effective from four dispensers placed
fluids includes influenza, the method of avoiding illness is strategically throughout the
common cold, streptococcus to avoid sneezing or coughing fitness area and in the aero-
(strep throat), staphylococ- into the hands. Additionally, bics room. As well, liquid
cus, and many others. Hands always keep the hands away hand sanitizer is provided in
become contaminated after from the mouth, eyes and wall-mounted dispensers at
coughing, sneezing, shaking nose to prevent any contami- the east and west entrance
hands, touching doorknobs nation of the hands or bring- to the exercise area. To keep
or other surfaces touched by ing germs into the body. from passing infections,
other contaminated hands. Our Sage Fitness Cen- it’s important for everyone
While our immune systems ter is a great place to prac- to clean weight and cardio
are great at fighting off in- tice good hygiene. Our staff equipment after each use.
fections, occasionally one is diligent about following a Let’s make our fitness center
of those pesky bugs gets regular cleaning schedule for a germ-free zone.
through. our fitness equipment. For
Check out our upcoming concerts! As things change
we will send out emails on ticket sale dates and
cancellations if any.