YMCA updates operations in response to COVID-19 restrictions

The YMCA of Lethbridge has released an update regarding its operations in response to the province’s latest COVID-19 restrictions.

“We fully support the enhanced public health measures implemented by the Government of Alberta and look to be a proactive partner to keeping our community safe and strong in mind, body and spirit through access to quality fitness, recreation and child cares,” said Jennifer PetracekKolb, CEO of YMCA of Lethbridge, in a news release. “With this in mind, we have made several minor updates to our facility capacities and operations while continuing to focus delivering quality, innovative YMCA programming to our members both at our facilities and in the comfort of their homes.”

Operational changes effective immediately at the YMCA include:

• Cor Van Raay YMCA at ATB Centre remains open at 25 per cent capacity with programming changes. This required a minor capacity change in the fitness centre, from 120 spaces per booking time to 70.

• YMCA of Lethbridge Child Care Centres remain open with continued enhanced safety and cleaning protocols. These centres include: YMCA Redwoods Child Care Centre at 3 Elm Crescent; YMCA Crossings Child Care Centre at the Cor Van Raay YMCA; and YMCA Round Street Early Learning and Child Care

Centre in Melcor Centre, downtown Lethbridge.

The YMCA has launched YMCA at Home, a series of free online videos designed for members to engage with the YMCA virtually from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Further details regarding YMCA at Home will be available on its website and social media platforms in the coming days.