Douglas County Senior Services 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville 782-5500 Ext. 3

June 2020

In response to Governor Sisolak’s announcement of our entering Phase 2 of COVID 19 Recovery, Douglas County Community Services is pleased to announce the reopening of the Valley Gymnasium and fitness facility in Gardnerville across from Lampe Park and at Kahle Community Center effective June 3, 2020, Monday—Friday from 7am to 7pm. Fitness and exercise classes may resume at the discretion of the individual instructors. Social distancing and sanitizing are required when entering the facility. The use of facial coverings is strongly encouraged in all indoor recreation facilities. Please remember the following when entering and using the Douglas County gymnasiums: • Do not congregate in the parking lot. Avoid groups and maintain a minimum of six-foot social distancing. • If you are sick or suffer from high risk health conditions, please stay home. • For the time being we will be limiting the number of member allowed in each facility at a time to 40 in the valley and 20 at Kahle. • Please call ahead or from the parking lot to check on availability:

Douglas County Gymnasium and Fitness Facility 782-5500 Ext. 1 Kahle Community Center and Gymnasium 586-7271

• Showers will not be available for use. • Water fountains are not in operation at this time so please bring enough drinks to match your workout. Refreshments can also be purchased from the concession stand. • Signage at the entrances of each facility will remind guests and members that they are putting themselves at potential risk by choosing to enter the facilities. • While checking in, floor markers will indicate appropriate spacing from other patrons. • Prior to participating, each visitor or guest will be required to perform a self-temperature check; anyone displaying an elevated temperature will be requested to return at a later time. • When you arrive at the desk you will be issued a spray bottle of cleaner and a fresh towel. You are required to diligently clean each piece of equipment and machine and other items you touch as you progress through the facility. • Machines and equipment have been spaced apart to ensure social distancing during your workout. Please observe social distancing at all times. • Staff will be stationed throughout the facility to remind you of these guidelines during your visit. • We remind you to wash your hands frequently during your visit and before you leave. • Have fun. We have dedicated staff that have been working hard to make sure your gymnasiums are clean, sanitized, monitored and safe for your return.

The senior center will remain closed during phase two, including all senior programming, classes and congregate dining. We are hoping we will get to open sometime during phase 3.

As of June 26, I will be retiring from Douglas County after 32 and ½ years. I regret that I

was unable to see you during my last 3 months of my employment and to say good-bye to all of

you. I cannot wait until the center opens again so that you can resume exercise classes, bingo,

ceramics, arts & crafts, classes, trips, congregate dining, and all of the many activities offered at

the Douglas County Community and Senior Center.

I certainly enjoyed my time working within the Community Services Department and the

many roles that I had. I started working with the county in 1988 working the Ski program in the

winter months and Kids Club. In 1991, I gained full time employment as a Recreation Coordina-

tor where I coordinated teen programs, Kids Club, Adventure Camp, youth and adult sports, con-

tract instructors, and special events including 20 years of Concerts in the Park. In 2005 I gained

the title of Recreation Supervisor and in 2018 promoted to the Community Services Manager.

I am thankful for the opportunities that I have had over the years and proud to be part of the

startup of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center and its many achievements includ-

ing classes, programs, support groups, interest classes, sports, special events, senior programs,

congregate dining and transportation.

Working in the field of Recreation and the Community Services has been the most rewarding

job that I have had. I enjoy coming to work each day and I love the creativity within the depart-

ments. Although I am looking forward to this new and exciting chapter in my life, I’m going to

miss all of you and my co-workers and will always remember all of the great times that we have

had over the years.

In my retirement, I plan to assist my husband with his construction business and look forward

to spending my time skiing, hiking, spending time with my family and spoiling my grandchil-

dren.

I want to thank all of you for your kindness and I will miss seeing your smiling faces each

day.

Take Care,

Sheryl

DART Express Resumes Service on Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The DART Express Routes will return to service starting Tuesday, May 26, 2020. DART Transportation will be taking the following safety precautions including: Passenger Health Assessment will be conducted at time of boarding, including

temperature check and questions. Only five passengers will be allowed on a bus at any given time to maintain six feet social

distancing between passengers. Facemasks are required for all passengers while boarding, riding on and exiting the bus. Drivers are required to wear facemask and gloves. Buses will be disinfected throughout the day. For more information, call DART Transportation at 783-6456.

Northbound - DART Express Tillman CV Medical Walmart Senior Center Smiths CVI Library CV Swim Ironwood

Route #1 7:10am 7:20am 7:25am 7:35am 7:40am 7:55am n/a 8:00am 8:05am Route #3 11:00am 11:10am 11:15am 11:25am 11:30am 11:45am 11:50am 11:45am 12pm Route #6 4:30pm 4:40pm 4:55pm 5:00pm 5:10pm 5:20pm 5:20pm 5:30pm on-call Northbound - DART Express

PWL CV Medical Walmart Senior Center Smiths CVI Library CV Swim Ironwood Route #4 2:10pm 2:15pm 2:20pm 2:30pm 2:40pm 2:50pm 2:55pm 3pm 3:15pm Southbound - DART Express

Ironwood CV Swim Library CVI Smiths CV Swim Walmart CV Medical Tillman Route #2 8:05am 8:10am n/a 8:15am 8:30am 8:35am 8:45am 8:50am 9:00am Route #5 3:15pm 3:20pm 3:30pm 3:40pm 3:50pm 3:55pm 4:05pm 4:15pm 4:30pm

Fares:

Adults: (age 12 & over)…....…$2.00 per ride

Seniors*………………………...…$1.00 donation

Student ID Discount……...….$1.00 per ride

Medicare……………………..…...$1.00 per ride

Disabled….………………..….…..$1.00 per ride

*Services will not be denied because someone chooses not

to contribute.

Senior Services

Meals-on-Wheels

Meals on Wheels will continue as usual with modified safety practices in place. Extended enrollment in that

program is being encouraged for all of those that normally attend congregate dining or are otherwise concerned

about having access to prepared food. Seniors wishing to receive this service are asked to contact the Senior

Center at 775-782-5500 ext. 1 to arrange drive up food pick up at the center or home delivery. Drive up food

delivery will be available (see schedule below).

Pick-up Locations Meals on Wheels Pick Up locations are open from 11am-1pm at the Senior Center Monday through Friday and

are available to Seniors ages 60 and over for a suggested donation of $3 per meal. Meals packages consist of

seven frozen meals, snacks, fruits, veggies and milk.

If you are a Senior who does not drive or cannot come in person, a family member or neighbor can pick up for

you

Douglas County Senior Center – Monday - Friday

1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville

North County - Wednesdays

3394 James Lee Park

Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center - Thursdays.

1311 Carter Drive, Wellington

For more information, please call 775-782-5500 ext. 1

Homemaker Services The Homemakers will be calling their current clients and Meals-on-Wheels clients for daily contact. During

this time, the Homemakers will not be entering any home for cleaning; however, they are available to pick up

food from the food closet, shop, and delivery supplies as needed.

For more information, please call 775-782-5500 ext. 1

Give us a call, tell us how you are feeling, tell us your concerns and let one of our friendly

staff bring a smile to your face today!

Tell us about your family, your pets, or your hobbies, we would love to hear from you. just

call to say hello and tell us how you are doing!

WE WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU

TODAY!

For those of you who are feeling alone and isolated, we want you to know that we know what you are going through

and we would love to chat with you.

We can't wait to hear from you! 775-782-5500 Ext. 1