On July 6, 2020
The Senior Connection will reopen their dining room on Monday, July 6, with their Phase One Reopening Protocols in place. These protocols include health screenings before entering the building, face masks required until a diner reaches their assigned table, and mandatory hand washing. They have divided their lunch service into two time periods and reservations are required. Full details on the Senior Connection’s Phase One Reopening Protocols can be found at https://seniorconnectionidaho.org/reopening-july-6-phase-one-protocols/
When the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was announced in Blaine County, The Senior Connection immediately closed their facility and converted to their no-contact service plans. Throughout the months of isolation orders, they grew their home-delivered meal service from 125 meals per week to 600. They also added new services to assist seniors staying safe at home such as curbside to-go meals (with over 150 picked up per week), supplemental food bags, grocery and prescription pick-up and a Senior Friend Line that people could call in and chat to a staff member.
“Though our service model changed, our mission did not,” says Teresa Beahen Lipman, executive director. “We have always been a community that supports our seniors, and they have needed us this year more than ever.”
The Senior Connection has scheduled moving to their Stage Two Protocols on August 3, but all plans are subject to change in response to infection rates in Blaine County.
