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The Rutherford County Senior Center reopened on Wednesday and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for participants.
All re-opening plans are subject to change. For the latest updates call 828-287-6409 or visit the Center's Facebook page.
Health guidelines are as follows:
• Masks must be worn at all times unless having difficulty breathing during exercise or when actively eating or drinking. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mask which needs to be at least a two-ply mask and fits snugly over nose and mouth. Masks will be available at the center for those who need one.
• Congregate lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. as dine-in only. A maximum of four people will be seated at each table. The dining room will be limited to a maximum of 88 at one time. Any additional plates will be sealed and 20 participants may take their lunch to the Art and Craft Rooms at the end of the hall. Participants must social distance at all times.
• Bathrooms and high touch surfaces will be wiped down frequently.
• All participants will be screened at the front door, temperature checks
will be completed and everyone asked to use hand sanitizer.
• Participants must check in at the My Senior Center kiosk located at the reception desk after being screened and cleaning hands.
• No participants will be allowed in the staff office area. One-on-one appointments for services will be held in a private room with safety measures in place.
• Water fountains are to be used only to refill a bottle or cup. Please do not drink out of water fountains.
• All equipment (including pool sticks and exercise equipment) must be wiped down with sanitizing wipes after use.
