President’s Update
Hello, all!
One of my priorities as I settle into this role is to enhance communication with members. Earlier this month, I sent a member email out as another way to communicate throughout the month, while still providing an update in the paper and on the website! We are working to grow our communication in multiple ways to reach everyone. For those who receive emails, some of these updates may be repetitive.
- Main closing at 4:30pm on Fridays starting on July 12th. After analyzing trend data on member usage of the Main campus, the Active Generation’s Board of Directors has decided to close the Main campus at 4:30 PM on Fridays. The East Campus will continue to remain open until 8:00 PM on Fridays. We are committed to meeting the needs of our members and will continue to evaluate and adjust our operating hours based on usage patterns and seasonal variations.
- Main Campus Facility Improvements – Our Main Campus has been well-loved for almost 30 years. With an aging building, we must proactively address its upcoming needs. In the coming weeks, the building will undergo a facility assessment, which will help us identify and prioritize necessary improvements. One improvement that will be made soon is the replacing cement concerns around the building. First, the bike rack area at the front of the Main building will be revamped. The tree currently near the bike rack will be removed, as it is unhealthy, and its roots are starting to impact the sidewalk. The area will be updated with new bike racks and shrubbery. Additional sidewalk and entrances will be replaced through the month of August.
- Main Courtyard Revamp – For those unaware, we have a beautiful courtyard on the northeast side of the Main building. In the past year, the courtyard has been out of commission due to inadequate fencing. Over the next few months, we will be revitalizing the courtyard for our members and the Adult Day Services program. We will section the courtyard into two areas so that both groups can use it simultaneously. Additionally, we will be purchasing new tables, chairs, and some swings to enhance the space.
- East Campus Update – Outdoor furniture was placed in the patio area on July 25th! Also, a new Versa Hip Abductor machine will be added to the fitness room. Additional blinds were installed on July 12, 2024 that better meet the needs of the building and pickleball courts. In the main area, please ask the front desk before adjusting the blinds as the blinds are part of the process for temperature control. We have also installed windscreens to three sides of the outdoor pickleball courts. For safety and visibility from the building, windscreens will not be installed on the south fencing.
We are grateful to our community donors who support Active Generations, making many of the above building enhancement projects possible!
Thank you for being an essential part of our Active Generations community!
Betsy Schuster
Active Generations President & CEO
