SOUTH COUNTY Y REOPENS after 77-day closure due to COVID-19

[Peace Dale, RI, Monday, June 8] — After closing its facilities due to the Governor’s stay-at-home order surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the South County Y has reopened to the public.

“The South County YMCA has served the community for more than 45 years, during which we have made it through many challenging times together, none perhaps as impactful for our community and our Y as this COVID crisis,” said Tricia Driscoll, Executive Director, South County YMCA. “We are thrilled to begin reopening our facilities, welcoming back our members and the community, and getting back to what we do best – helping everyone reach their full potential,” Driscoll said.

In preparation for reopening facilities, the South County YMCA has been following guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure all components of facilities, including fitness equipment and areas, locker rooms, and pools are cleaned and sanitized to meet the highest standards for hygiene and safety. The Y has also modified policies and programs to facilitate safe social distancing practices.

In addition to sanitation and social distance guidelines, the Y will also limit the number of members allowed in its facilities. Members will be required to schedule an appointment 24- hours in advance at www.bookaspot.org. Workouts will also be limited to time blocks to allow for deep cleaning in between appointments.

“When we closed our facilities in March, we did so to protect the health and well-being of all our staff, volunteers, members and participants. As we now reopen our facilities, we do so with that same commitment to keeping everyone who enters our doors safe,” said Driscoll.

During the temporary closure, the Y made significant enhancements to its facility with the installation of new flooring, windows, and freshly painted walls.

“We are so excited to reopen our facilities to our community. More importantly, our Y has always been more than a building. Our Y is about people – people from all backgrounds and walks of life who come together to improve their lives, nurture their families and strengthen their community,” said Driscoll. “We are so incredibly grateful to the people who have stood by us throughout these challenging times. You were here for your community when it needed it most, and we remain here for you.”

For more information about reopening, membership renewal and reactivation and program registration, visit www.gpymca.org.

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About the Y

Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationship and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. Learn more at ymca.net.