05/01/2020
From the Windermere HOA
5/1/2020
Dear Neighbors,
We appreciate the positive feedback we have received for the partial reopening of the tennis courts. And we know that a logical next question is, what about the gym, Lodge rentals,playgrounds, basketball courts, the Green, and the Pool opening? Here’s where we are:
Gym. The Board of Directors has reviewed the guidelines set forth by the Governor to allow access to gyms and fitness facilities. Unfortunately, our fitness center will not meet the requirements to open at this time. As you know, the gym is unstaffed. The Order requires that the operator of the facility ensure that social distancing occurs, and that staff be available for frequent cleaning and disinfecting. We simply cannot comply with this Order at this time. So, the fitness center will remain closed for the time being.
Playgrounds: In order to maintain consistency with local county government recommendations, our playgrounds will remain closed at this time. We will likely officially reopen them when the county opens its playgrounds.
Lodge Rentals. Current guidance prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people if such a gathering requires people to be within 6 feet of each other. Since Lodge rentals are for larger groups, and the whole point is for people to socialize and mingle, we will be notifying renters that their events will be postponed/cancelled. We will still take reservations for rentals, but all such rentals are subject to postponement/cancellation.
Basketball Courts. While there may be times that there are less than 10 people playing basketball, by its very nature, basketball is not a sport that is conducive to social distancing. Thus, the basketball courts will remain officially closed.
The Green. We will officially re-open the Green; however, we ask that groups that gather there be limited to less than 10, and that proper social distancing practices be followed.
Pool Opening. We believe it is premature to make any decisions regarding the pool. The Board is monitoring the State, County, and CDC recommendations. As previously stated, there are guidelines about 10 or more people being in the same place. We are told that the CDC is currently working on issuing guidance for swimming pools that should be available within the next couple of weeks. We will also seek guidance from our Pool Management Company, AMS Pools. We are keeping the pool opening set for May 16, but know that this is a very soft target, and likely to change. We will provide an update as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these unprecedented times.
Regards,
Windermere Board of Directors
