City Precautions Include Closure of Community Center, Suspension of Library Programs

March 13, 2020 — As a precautionary measure in the interest of public health, especially for older adults most at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, the City of Wilsonville is temporarily suspending all public activities at the Wilsonville Community Center.

The facility remains open to the general public until 5 pm today (March 13), though all fitness classes have been canceled. On Sunday, the Community Center is scheduled to host a meeting of the Pioneer Baptist Church. Effective on Monday, Mar. 16, and until further notice, the facility is closed for public use. All drop-in activities, fitness classes and evening rentals are canceled.

“With health officials encouraging people, and especially older adults, to begin social distancing, we need to lead by example by implementing protections to help stem the transmission of COVID-19 in our community,” said City Manager Bryan Cosgrove.

While the City’s nutrition program will remain in operation to accommodate the Home Delivered Meal program, lunch will not be served at the Community Center during the closure. Community Center patrons who would like to arrange meal deliveries may call 503-682-3727. 

Community Center staff will also remain available to provide social service consultations via telephone, 503-570-1526.

Additionally, the City is taking these additional precautions in the interest of public safety:

• The cancellation of ALL Wilsonville Library programs and events – including Baby Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, book clubs, concerts, lectures, teen events, tax assistance, movies, etc. – from March 16 through April 8. At this time, the Library is maintaining normal operating hours.
• All existing reservations at the Community Center, Library and the Tauchman House between March 17 and April 8 are cancelled.  The City is providing a full refund to groups inconvenienced by this precaution.  (At this time, existing reservations are being held at the Stein-Boozier Barn and all outdoor park shelters and sports fields).
• New reservations of City facilities, meeting rooms and shelters will not be accepted for March or April dates. Future reservations may be held, conditional upon a return to typical operations.
• The April 11 Community Egg Hunt is canceled.
• The April 25 W.E.R.K. Day is canceled.
• The AARP tax assistance program, held at the Park & Rec. Admin. Building on Thursdays, is canceled for the remainder of the tax season.
• Soccer Shots pre-school age soccer at Memorial Park is canceled.
• All Parks & Recreation spring break camps and programs, including those operated by contractors, are canceled.

Previously, on March 11, the City announced the postponement of the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

The City continues to monitor new information – including State legislation and recommendations from federal, state and local health officials – to inform decision making. Additional adjustments may be made if warranted.

“We’ll continue to rely on the recommendations of public health officials and operate proactively,” Cosgrove said. “The health and safety of our community is the top priority.”

Click here for more COVID-19 information, including links to trusted public health sources and precautions people are encouraged to take to limit transmission. 

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