For Immediate Release
LifeSpan Center Suspends Group Activities for 30 days
Illinois older adults are among the highest risk population group for becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Locations where seniors gather such as senior centers may increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19 and community spreading of the virus.
On Monday, March 9, 2020, Governor JB Pritzker declared a state of emergency based on new guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and evidence emerging across other countries and throughout the United States.
Effective Monday, March 16, all group activities (more than two people) are suspended for 30 days at your LifeSpan Center. After 30 days, LifeSpan management will reevaluate and decide whether to extend the suspension or allow groups to meet again. This does not affect those with appointments with our Telecare staff or those having their taxes completed with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers. You can pick up you Peace
Meal lunch, but you cannot stay and eat. Dial-A-Ride transportation is not affected by this suspension.
We want you to know that we are monitoring this situation and if you have any questions, please contact Patti Hicks, Executive Director, at 639-5150 ext. 5152 or Chris Garver ext. 5164.
