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Aquatics, Health and Fitness is Reopening

 

Welcome back!

 

Vecova is reopening its Aquatics, Health and Fitness facilities on September 8, 2020.

 

We have been doing our best to ensure that the phased reopening of our Aquatics, Health and Fitness facilities minimizes the spread of COVID-19 and maintains a healthy and safe environment for all. This phased reopening will have modified hours of operation, changes to operations and programming and enhanced health and safety protocols to serve you safely as you achieve your health and wellness goals.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

What’s New?

Hours of Operation* (September 8 – December 19)

Monday – Friday from 7:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday from 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

*Please note: facility renters may have extended hours for their programs.

 

Book a Reservation

To ensure we can adhere to capacity standards at all times, you must pre-book a reservation for every visit to access Vecova’s Aquatics, Health and Fitness facilities if you are not in a registered program.

 

You must now pre-book a reservation for lane swimming and open swim. Reservations can be booked up to 7 days in advance. (For example, if you want to visit on a Monday, you can book your reservation on the previous Monday through Sunday).

 

Bookings for reservations will begin on September 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Please click here or call (403) 284-2231 to make your reservation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Program Registration

To ensure we can adhere to capacity standards at all times, all fitness classes (aquatics and dryland) and all swimming lessons will now be registered programs. A full list of the programs that will be offered from September to December is available here.

 

  • Registration for Aquatics Fitness Classes will begin on September 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Registration for Dryland Fitness Classes will begin on September 8, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Registration for Swimming Lessons will begin on September 8, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

 

Registration for all programs can be made online at vecova.ca or by calling (403) 284-2231.

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What You Need to Do Before You Visit

To help us reopen safely, please review the following information to ensure you are prepared before visiting our facility:

 

  • Before your first visit (and only the one-time) you must sign a waiver. The waiver will automatically be available upon check out of one of our programs.
  • Before every visit you must complete Vecova’s online Pre-screen Health Assessment Tool prior to accessing Vecova’s Aquatics, Health and Fitness facilities. Please click here.
  • Please wear a mask upon entrance to and within the facility, both before and after attending an activity as per the City of Calgary bylaw. Masks can be removed during classes.
  • Please arrive changed and ready to attend your pool or dryland activities. All lockers and showers are closed. Please note: Leave all non-essential valuables and personal belongings at home. A designated space on the pool deck will be provided for all pool users. Designated spaces around the gymnasium and studio rooms will be available for dryland participants to store essential valuables and belongings. The deck shower in the pool area will be available pre and post pool entry for all pool users.
  • You must now pre-book a reservation for lane swimming and open swim in advance. Please click here or call (403) 284-2231.
  • Plan your visit in advance to limit your time in the facility. Parents will be able to enter the facility to drop-off and pick-up their child, and assist with changing after the program.
  • Please be aware that spectators will not be permitted on the pool deck for swim lessons, rental groups or fitness programs. Four designated viewing spots will be available outside the pool for one person or family to use.
  • Ensure you have the materials you need. The Concession and Pro Shop at Consumer Services will be closed. Vending machines will be available for use.

 

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What Health and Safety Measures Have We Made

Vecova has taken significant measures to promote the health and safety of our consumers. These protocols include:

 

  • Health pre-screening prior to entry before every visit through a digital Pre-screen Health Assessment Tool.
  • Requirement of all persons to wear a mask upon entrance to and within the facility, both before and after attending an activity as per the City of Calgary bylaw. Masks can be removed during classes.
  • Designated hands-free entrance and exit to and from the facility with expanded waiting area and overflow space.
  • Directional signage and markers to promote one-way flow of traffic between Consumer Services, fitness studios, pool deck, entrance and exit.
  • Plexi-glass barriers at Consumer Services.
  • Enhanced daily cleaning and disinfection procedures for all areas of the facility.
  • Increased availability of hand sanitizers in all areas of the facility.
  • Eliminating the need for parking passes for users to prevent multiple entries and exits.
  • Reduced class sizes and increased use of our larger fitness studio spaces.
  • Limiting the pool area to a maximum of 24 people at one time, with a maximum of one person/family in each of the four lanes available for open swim times.
  • Limiting the number of participants in a swim class (four and 10 participants depending on the swim lesson level).
  • No shared equipment within classes.
  • No travelling in classes (no movement beyond 1 metre).
  • Physical distancing measures between users within fitness classes (e.g. 2 metres for low intensity fitness classes and 3 metres for high intensity fitness classes).
  • Cohorting of swim lesson participants, renters and employees to limit social interactions and potential spread of the virus.
  • Partial access to washrooms. Certain sinks and areas will be closed to ensure social distancing is followed.
  • Closure of the Concession (including coffee service) and Pro Shop at Consumer Services. Vending machines will be available for use.
  • Spectators will not be permitted on the pool deck for swim lessons, rental groups or fitness programs. Four designated viewing spots will be available outside the pool area for individuals to use. These spots are spaced out and limited to use by one person or family.
  • Only individuals with a reservation or registered for classes or programs are permitted in the facility.
  • Parents will be able to enter the facility to drop-off and pick-up their child. Parents will also be able to support their child while changing at the end of their program.

Protocols for Vecova’s Empower Abilities:

  • Therapy Aides will work one-on-one with each consumer.
  • Therapy Aides will wear masks for the duration of the session and change their masks between each consumer.
  • Therapy Aides will be wearing eye protection – either their own glasses or safety glasses.
  • A 30-minute allotment time has been set aside between each class. This time is spent to disinfect the area and equipment.

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Thank You

During this temporary closure period, we have been touched by the kind and supportive messages we have received from the public. We know many of you are looking forward to coming back to our facility, reconnecting with friends and participating in your wellness routines.

 

When you use Vecova’s Aquatics, Health and Fitness services – from our fully accessible warm 34.5° salt-water pool to our variety of fitness programs – you support persons of all abilities. Vecova is a place where people connect, belong and thrive. As we continue our efforts to safely reopen our facilities to the community, we do so with gratitude to all of you who have continued to support us at this time.

 

We know that the need for financial assistance is growing and the generosity of our community members is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please consider donating to Vecova if you are able.

 

 

To learn more about what you need to know before you visit and the changes we have made click here to see our Reopening FAQs.

 

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1492008828909{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]June 30, 2020[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer][vc_column_text]We are proud to announce Vecova’s participation in the Girls20 program, #GirlsonBoards. Through our participation we are excited to on-board a trained and vetted Young Director to play an integral role in our key decision-making as an organization.

 

Meet the 4th cohort of boards at www.girls20.org/meet-the-boards[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1492008828909{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 23, 2020[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Vecova Recycling Service’s Bottle Depot and Pick-Up Service Facility is reopening on June 29, 2020 with reduced operating hours and modified curbside service format to serve our consumers.

 

We are offering a curbside service Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to serve our consumers.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When you come to Vecova’s Bottle Depot and Pick-Up Service:

Please limit the number of glass containers in a bag to 24 bottles or less. Please note that heavy bags are a lifting hazard for our employees and may require repackaging by the consumer before they can be processed.
Please only include recyclable beverage containers that are eligible for refund. Please note at this time we do not take concentrated drink mixes, soup containers, household plastics, olive oil containers or vinegar containers.
Please enter using the new entrance via 33 Street NW.
An employee will guide you to where you can park and unload your recyclable beverage containers.
An employee will collect your name and the first three letters of your license plate and bring your product into the facility to process your order.
Please park in the angle parking spaces on the east side of the bottle depot parking lot while we process your order.
After processing, your refund will be brought out to your vehicle in a sealed envelope.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As Calgary’s only non-profit social enterprise Bottle Depot and Bottle Pick-Up Service, Vecova appreciates your continued support. When you use Vecova’s Recycling Services, all proceeds go directly to supporting Vecova to achieve our mission. Also, over half of our workforce is comprised of persons with self-identified barriers to employment. We demonstrate that a business can operate profitably and ethically with an inclusive workforce.

 

Click here for more tips on how to process your refund quickly and to learn more about our Recycling Services and modified hours and operations, please visit us at vecova.ca/recycling.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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MAKING AN IMPACT TODAY AND TOMORROW

 

Shaping Canada’s Abilities Community.

 

For more than half a century Vecova has served persons with disabilities and the greater Calgary community. Like many Calgary success stories, ours has an inspiring beginning, unprecedented growth and expansion and a future that will see greater societal impact.

 

We marked our 50th anniversary in 2019, and we held a celebration where important figures from Vecova’s past and present shared their memories from their time at Vecova and their hopes for Vecova’s future. All around Calgary, monuments lit up in gold to show their support for Vecova, like the Calgary Tower, Olympic Plaza, the Downtown Calgary Association’s Galleria Trees, TELUS Spark and East Village Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge.

 

Catalysts of Change.

 

Our bold approach has led to tremendous growth for Vecova over our first 50 years. In 2019-2020 we continued to push our limits and challenge ourselves to do better. We embraced the power of curiosity and continued to seek and engage the community in our transformative journey. This way, we were able to set a bold new direction where diversity drives innovation. We are building a culture where differences are valued. We are Vecova. Exploring ability and possibility. And, we are just getting started!

 

– Joan Lee, CEO of Vecova

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Dear Vecova Community,

 

As you might have heard, on June 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that indoor recreation and fitness facilities are now part of Stage 2 of the Relaunch Strategy to begin on June 12, 2020. While we are excited to welcome you all back, we are not ready to open just yet, and we will not be opening our Aquatics, Health and Fitness facilities on June 12, 2020. Our tentative date of reopening is September 1, 2020.

 

We want to thank you for your patience and loyalty. We know the programs and services Vecova’s Aquatics, Health and Fitness provides are of value to the community and many of you are ready to come back. The safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community remains our top priority. We are working to update our space, our protocols and our programming to provide a safe and enjoyable experience where everyone is welcome.

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We also know our Vecova community is made up of kind and caring people who know how important it is for kids, families and individuals to have a safe place to connect, belong and thrive. As we look to re-open our facilities to the community, we know that the need for financial assistance is growing and the generosity of our community members is needed and appreciated more than ever. Please consider making a donation to Vecova at this time if you are able. 

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We will re-open our Aquatics, Health and Fitness facilities in a phased approach that minimizes the spread of COVID-19 and maintains a healthy and safe environment for all.

 

Stay tuned for more information on Vecova’s entire relaunch strategy and timelines in the coming weeks.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1492008828909{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 1, 2020[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Dear Vecova community,[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We have seen some incredible acts of kindness, service and selflessness at this time that is truly representative of who we are. This incredible outpouring of encouragement from all of you – our consumers, our partners and supporters and our employees – has been a great comfort.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]As Vecova responded proactively to the COVID-19 emergency, we have also proactively been preparing for our business recovery. We have been readying to begin to gradually resume our programs and services, reopen our facilities to our consumers and to provide re-entry to our employees over the next 3-4 months in a well-planned and thought out staged process. This staged process will be in:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

  • alignment with the City of Calgary and the Government of Alberta’s relaunch strategy
  • accordance with Alberta Health Services directions in a safe process that includes health guidelines and requirements
  • accordance with Vecova’s risk management and business continuity systems
  • alignment with Vecova’s business plans and strategic direction.

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Reopening September 8

[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”10″][nd_options_button nd_options_padding=”8px 12px” nd_options_align=”center” nd_options_font_weight=”nd_options_font_weight_normal” nd_options_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvecova.ca%2F2020%2F08%2F27%2Faquatics-health-and-fitness-is-reopening%2F|title:CLICK%20HERE|target:%20_blank|” nd_options_bg_color=”#4b4f54″ nd_options_text_color=”#ffffff” nd_options_border_radius=”20″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]As we begin to gradually resume our programs and services, reopen our facilities to our consumers and to provide re-entry to our employees over the next 3-4 months in a well-planned and thought out staged process –Vecova will put safety first. There will be strict safety guidelines in place for our consumers and our employees. We will ready our programs, services and facilities for our consumers and our employees and install physical distancing measures, set consumer and employee program, service and facility capacity restrictions, set health and screening protocols and set new enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]While we begin to recover, we must stay vigilant and follow all public health measures, practice physical distancing and good hygiene, and continue acting responsibly. Our collective efforts will ensure Vecova’s relaunch strategy will be successful.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If at any time, we feel the health and safety of our consumers and employees cannot be successful managed we will act accordingly. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1592005044619{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][nd_options_text nd_options_text_tag=”h2″ nd_options_text_weight=”normal” nd_options_text_align=”center” nd_options_text=”For the latest update for Recycling Services (Bottle Depot and Bottle Pick-Up):” nd_options_text_color=”#4b4f54″ nd_options_text_font_size=”18″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”10″][nd_options_button nd_options_padding=”8px 12px” nd_options_align=”center” nd_options_font_weight=”nd_options_font_weight_normal” nd_options_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvecova.ca%2F2020%2F06%2F25%2Fvecova-bottle-depot-and-bottle-pick-up-service-set-to-re-open%2F|title:CLICK%20HERE|target:%20_blank|” nd_options_bg_color=”#4b4f54″ nd_options_text_color=”#ffffff” nd_options_border_radius=”20″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

Vecova’s Relaunch Stages

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Pandemic Response (Prior to June 1)

During the pandemic response, Vecova followed the strongest public health guidelines from Health Canada and Alberta Health Services, the advisories issued from the Government of Canada and the emergency measures enacted by the Government of Alberta and the City of Calgary to manage COVID-19. This resulted in Vecova:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

  • closing and restricting access to its facilities in Calgary and Canmore
  • suspending a number of its programs and services
  • introducing service adjustments for a number of its programs and services
  • implementing a number of measures to help keep its consumers and employees healthy and safe.

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  • Living Support Services remaining in full operation, providing 24/7 support to persons with disabilities and complex needs.
  • Mental Health Services remaining in full operation providing support online and through telepsychology.
  • Training continuing to provide specialized health training online or virtually.
  • Youth Transition and Work Experience Program continuing to meet the program needs for youth through online support.
  • Airport Contract for Service remaining in operation with modified resources.
  • Bottle Pick-Up Service remaining in operation with modified resources to pick up and process its commercial account with Alberta Health Services.
  • Internal operations including Workforce, Communications, Development, Finance, IT and Research and Strategic Services with modified resources.

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Stage 1 – Started May 25th

Stage 1 allowed Vecova to resume some of its programs and services with: service adjustments; physical distancing requirements; health and screening protocols; enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures; and other public health guidelines in place. This included:

  • Vecova resuming its Bottle Pick-Up Service – Residential and Commercial within its Recycling Services on May 25th with reduced service hours and modified resources.

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Stage 2 – (TBD) Anticipated to Start June 22nd

Stage 2 will allow Vecova to resume some additional programs and services, reopen some of its Recycling Service facilities to our consumers and to provide re-entry to some of our employees with: service adjustments; program, service and facility capacity restrictions; physical distancing requirements; health and screening protocols; enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures; and other public health guidelines in place. This includes:

  • June 29 (tentative date): Vecova reopening its Bottle Depot within its Recycling Services to the public with reduced service hours and modified resources.
  • Vecova reassigning its employees from its Employment Services and Wayfinder Program who have been working with Living Supports Services to resume some of its Employment Services and Wayfinder Programs with reduced service hours and modified resources and services in our consumer homes and in the community.

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Stage 3 – (TBD) Anticipated to Start September 1st – onward

Stage 3 will allow Vecova to resume more of its programs and services, reopen the remainder of its facilities to our consumers and to provide re-entry to our employees in a staged process with: service adjustments; program, service and facility capacity restrictions; physical distancing requirements; health and screening protocols; enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures; and other public health guidelines in place. This includes:

  • Vecova reopening its Main Vecova Centre for:
    • Onsite programs and services for consumers within our Aquatics, Health and Fitness and Employment Services with capacity restrictions, reduced service hours and modified resources. Please note: not all previous offered programs and services can or will be offered and as such a phased process will occur. Further details will be communicated as this stage of our relaunch strategy is activated.
    • Facility rentals with capacity restrictions; physical distancing requirements; health and screening protocols; enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures; and other public health guidelines in place. Please note: not all previous facility rentals can or will reoccur and as such a phased process will occur. Further details will be communicated as this stage of our relaunch strategy is activated.
    • Essential internal operations with capacity restrictions, reduced service hours and modified resources.
  • Vecova reopening its Satellite Office in Canmore for essential internal operations with capacity restrictions, with reduced service hours and modified resources.
  • Vecova resuming its Wayfinder Program with reconfigured programs and services for consumers with capacity restrictions, reduced service hours and modified resources.

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Stage 4 – Ongoing

Stage 4 allows Vecova to assess and resume its contracts for service with other organizations/businesses as they begin to resume their operations. These operations will resume in a staged process with: service adjustments; capacity restrictions; physical distancing requirements; health and screening protocols; enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures; and other public health guidelines in place.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Additional Measures and Considerations

  • There will be strict safety guidelines in place for our consumers and our employees. We will ready our programs, services and facilities for our consumers and our employees and install physical distancing measures, set consumer and employee program, service and facility capacity restrictions, set health and screening protocols and set new enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures.
  • The starting dates for each Stage of Vecova’s Relaunch Strategy may be delayed to ensure Vecova is in:
    • alignment with the City of Calgary and the Government of Alberta’s relaunch strategy
    • accordance with Alberta Health Services directions in a safe process that includes health guidelines and requirements
    • accordance with Vecova’s risk management and business continuity systems
    • alignment with Vecova’s business plans and strategic direction.
  • If at any time, we feel the health and safety of our consumers and employees cannot be successful managed we will act accordingly.

 

As a result, for the most up-to-date information, please continue to check-in here: https://www.vecova.ca/covid19

 

 

All the best,

 

Joan Lee

Chief Executive Officer

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1492008828909{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 1, 2020[/vc_column_text][nd_options_text nd_options_text_tag=”h3″ nd_options_text_weight=”bold” nd_options_text_family=”nd_options_first_font” nd_options_text=”We are Vecova. Exploring ability and possibility.” nd_options_text_color=”#727475″ nd_options_text_font_size=”20″ nd_options_text_line_height=”20″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Today, we would like to reintroduce ourselves to you.

 

We’re dynamic. We’re confident. We’re progressive.

 

We’re Calgarians. We’re Albertans.

 

We’re inclusive. We believe diversity drives innovation. We’re actively transforming our world.

 

We’ve worked tirelessly for the past half-century to serve persons of all abilities, the greater Calgary community and to create a more sustainable future for all.

 

We’re proud to create a welcoming space where everyone feels a sense of belonging and community. We’re proud to be located on the traditional territories of First Nations Peoples of Treaty 7 and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.

 

And, today begins a new phase at Vecova!

 

We are pleased to announce the launch of Vecova’s new Brand. Our new Brand is how we will identify, live and share our Brand Promise to you. It defines who we are, why we do what we do and our unique value and importance to the communities we serve. It’s our social contract between Vecova and you – our consumers, our employees and the community.

 

We are Vecova. Exploring ability and possibility. And, we are just getting started!

 

 

Joan Lee
Chief Executive Officer
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