Golf course and more are now open with COVID-19 restrictions
GRF OPENS AMENITIES
The GRF Board of Directors approved on Jan. 26 the opening Leisure World’s outdoor amenities that were most recently closed Nov. 25 due to surging COVID-19 cases in the region.
The GRF Board voted separately on whether to reopen each facility as follows:
• Amphitheater: 15 yes/3 no
• Mission Park: 14 yes/4 no
• Golf course: 14 yes/4 no
• Veterans Plaza: 13 yes/5 no As a result of the vote, all outdoor amenities reopened on Jan. 27. They will operate under Emergency Operating Procedures drafted by the COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee. The exception is Mission Park, which will not require reservations, but instead will be monitored remotely and by the custodian to ensure mask and distancing compliance.
All other venues will require reservations, as before. One additional measure has been added to the golf course: A course marshal will monitor play to ensure golfers are abiding by the rules and COVID restrictions.
Even with restrictions, many LWers were seen last week enjoying the fresh air and sunshine while indulging in their favorite sports.
Dance and exercise classes have resumed at Veterans Plaza on their previous schedules. Contact the Recreation Department at (562) 431-6586, ext. 326, if you are interested in particular activities or contact information for the clubs and their instructors. The Recreation Department, which coordinates the GRF Vaccine Taskforce, is focusing primarily on that project until completion.
Since Clubhouse 6 is being utilized for COVID-19 shot clinics, registration for the Fitness Center has been temporarily put on hold but watch for updates as the situation changes.
The COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee will continue to look at opening other amenities, according to CDC guidelines, and provide regular updates.
Updates to all amenity statuses will be published in the LW Weekly as well as on LW Live as they become available.
For more information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com. —Kathy Thayer, assistant recreation manager
