When Will Generations Re-open?

There have been many changes here at Generations in the past few months, and we feel like we are finally moving in a forward direction! We have discontinued the A Team and B Team arrangement for our staff and have returned to being ONE team again with our staff here M-F and working our normal hours. Effective July 1, we will return to daily Meals on Wheels delivery. In July and August, we will continue with our twice weekly Drive-Through Take-Out Meals. In August, we also hope to add some limited indoor programming (see our July/August newsletter for a full list of in-person program offerings here)!

It is important to note that even though the CDC and the governor have lifted a number of COVID restrictions recently, Generations must continue to follow those guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (which in some cases are different from CDC or state guidelines). Moreover, the guidelines at the time of this writing may have changed by the time you read this!

Specifically, Montgomery County guidelines say that we may open for indoor programming with restrictions in place after the infection rate in the County has fallen below 5% for two weeks in a row. But beyond that restriction, as we move into the last phase of our renovations, we want to be sure to let you know that we can only open after we have an occupancy permit...and we can only get that after our new bathrooms are finished, doors installed, and the renovations and inspections are fully completed. So, while we have plans in place for reopening, we think the key word for our plans is flexible - knowing that they could change as the COVID situation progresses and as our renovation schedule shifts.

We know that you have missed coming to Generations as much as we have missed having you visit. We want be clear; when we re-open, things will be different than they were before.

• At this time only those participants registered for specific programs listed in our newsletters will be able to attend. All participants must register ahead of time for those programs. We hope to add back "drop-in" programs like the Cafe at a later date.
• Once registered for a program, upon arrival, all participants must use the main entrance (with the sliding doors) to sign in at our kiosk. Whether a participant is vaccinated or not, a mask that covers the chin, mouth, and nose will be required at all times on our premises. If an exception to this rules applies for certain programs, that information will be indicated in the program listing. If a participant does not have a mask, we will provide one.
• Our building and room capacities have been updated to reflect social distancing requirements. We will ask that participants practice social distancing wherever possible in addition to frequently washing their hands while onsite. We respectfully ask that you not arrive earlier than 15 minutes before a program is scheduled to begin or linger too long after a program ends. This may prove very difficult for us social butterflies but it will help us to prepare for the next scheduled program and adhere to our occupancy requirements.
• Please stay home if you are experiencing: fever of 100º +, cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, diarrhea, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell - or are feeling unwell in general.
• During the time of our limited indoor programming, we will continue to offer some virtual programs. If weather permits, we also will offer some programs outdoors.
• You can stay up to date using our online platforms such as our website, our Facebook page, and the email newsletter. Visit our website at www.generationsofiv.org to sign up to receive our emails by filling out the pop-up form. If you have a question or concern, wish to sign up for a program, or especially if you need assistance with basic needs, please contact us at 215-723-5841 or info@generationsofiv.org. Calls to this number will now be answered by a staff member or volunteer between 10am-12pm, M-F.