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26 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER
By JIM MEIEROTTO
April 2020
CCC ANNOUNCES CANCELATIONS,
POSTPONES ACTIVITIES
T
he health and well-being of
our residents and staff is
our top priority. We under-
stand the concern and un-
certainty you may be experiencing
surrounding the coronavirus (COV-
ID-19) and are committed to being re-
sponsive to the needs of our resi-
dents as the situation evolves. Our
community is among the highest
risk populations facing this virus.
High-risk populations include older
adults and those with underlying
health conditions (older adults de-
fined as ages 60+). The most impor-
tant measure we can do that is effec-
tive is social distancing and cancel-
ation of events hosting more than 10
persons in high-risk populations.
As you may all now know, Gov.
Kate Brown announced new guidance
regarding group gatherings and social
distancing. In accordance with state
guidance and in order to minimize po-
tential opportunities for the virus to
spread in Charbonneau, we have de-
cided to proactively begin suspending
events that bring groups of residents
together.
Suspension of non-essential com-
munity activities began Thursday,
March 12, and will remain in effect
through at least April 8. Suspended
events include exercise classes, card
games and food events.
Q The Boys and Girls Aid Crab and
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Staff are actively disinfecting surfaces and cleaning public areas in an effort to prevent the spread
of COVID-19.
Rib Dinner has been postponed.
Q All fitness center memberships
will be extended by one month in or-
der for residents to make the personal
choice to not utilize the fitness center
for the next 30 days
Q The March 4 Friday at Five will
be postponed to a later date (TBA).
Your current ticket will apply to the
future event.
Q The Easter Egg Hunt is canceled.
Q The WilsonvilleSTAGE produc-
tion of “The Lion in Winter” will not
be held here at the Charbonneau Club-
house. If you have purchased a ticket
for one of these performances, please
contact the CCC office for a refund.
You also have the option of asking us
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villeSTAGE.
Q Crucial meetings that relate to
operations in governance will contin-
ue and adhere to the social distancing
standards.
The list of affected activities may
grow as we listen to and comply with
our health authority’s guidance. We
will update you as we make those de-
cisions. 
We realize that this decision will
impact many residents and groups,
and we know that many of the events
and gatherings that we are suspend-
ing are those that residents look for-
ward to all year long. Suspending
these events is consistent with guid-
ance from health authorities, and we
believe it is a prudent and responsible
step to take at this time. Staff will be
working with event organizers, and
others who are responsible for the af-
fected activities.
We will continue emphasizing the
importance of handwashing. Our cus-
todians will continue to prioritize
high-touch surfaces. And any events
at the clubhouse need to incorporate
at least a 3 foot social distancing rule.
Residents in our community can
best support our efforts by washing
hands frequently, covering mouths
when coughing or sneezing, and using
hand sanitizer. Those experiencing
symptoms of the cold or flu should
stay at home. If you are concerned
about symptoms, please consult with
a doctor.
Additional information about COV-
ID-19 can be found at healthoregon.
org/coronavirus or by calling 211.
Curry’s Landing safety precautions
and to-go information
To put your mind at ease, we are dis-
infecting all contact surfaces, inside
and out. Curry’s staff is wiping down
door handles, tabletops, and other flat
surfaces multiple times per day with
bleach and water. Our mission is to
keep things as clean as possible.
If you have concerns about being in
public, please call ahead for breakfast,
lunch, or dinner to go at 503-694-2223.
For the time being, we will be waiv-
ing our usual fee for to go items.
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