To All Members and Friends of the JCC:
Our immediate community has not been directly impacted by Covid-19 but we are preparing for every possible scenario and outcome as the news changes in this rapidly unfolding epidemic. The senior leadership of SJJCC has been meeting daily to discuss the impact of a community-wide outbreak, while all of our programs continue for those who rely on us weekly. We remain an open, calm and welcoming community.
Should circumstances suggest a partial or full closure, we are reviewing ways and means of reaching our participants should the need occur. We ask and suggest that you sign up for our text messaging service so you can receive important information in real-time.
You can do that by texting SJJCC18 to 88588.
While we have increased our cleaning protocols and implemented all appropriate precautionary measures regarding disinfecting our facilities, we will be limiting events and programs that include outside visitors in an effort to minimize the exposure of the communities we are serving. Should a pre-scheduled event or program be canceled, you will be informed.
A few reminders:
- If you are sick or starting to feel sick, stay home. This is the kindest act you can deliver to yourself as well as the community.
- If you have traveled to an area with known outbreak such as China, Iran, Italy, Japan, or South Korea, please contact Russell Willens, rwillens@sjjcc.org or 516.484.1545 ext. 122
- Allergy season is quickly approaching with the early spring weather. Determine whether symptoms are in fact due to seasonal allergies and not illness before arriving at the JCC.
- Current times call for social distancing. Expected handshakes, hugs, and kisses acknowledging friends and loved ones are a thing of the past. Hello’s and goodbyes can most lovingly be recognized by taking a step back and creating space. If you must connect, use fists or elbows.
- Carry tissues to deter the spreading of germs and to open doors. Wipe down all equipment before and after use. And properly dispose of all garbage.
- Washing hands is still the most effective deterrent against Coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses. Wash your hands; front, back, in between, and side to side for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. All of our facilities have been updated with anti-bacterial hand sanitizer for when washing is not a possibility.
- Refrain from touching your face. Contamination occurs when germs enter through the mouth, nose or eyes.
Our message remains the same – we remain open and accessible and we will do so kindly and responsibly.
Sincerely,
