HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec’s Senior Center at Elmdale Park will be closed starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13, and will remain closed until further notice as a precaution against COVID-19. This includes all programming out of the senior center, including ongoing activities, events and group travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is particularly concerned about seniors and those living with underlying health conditions as these groups appear to be about twice as likely to develop serious outcomes versus otherwise younger, healthier people.
“We need to take the necessary precautions to protect the seniors in our community,” Tony Finlay, executive director of Hutch Rec, said.
At this time, Hutch Rec Downtown and Dillon Nature Center will remain open, and activities and events are being monitored on a case-by-case basis. Currently, the Hutch Rec facilities at the Hutchinson Sports Arena are closed to the public for the 3A State Basketball Tournament.
On Monday, March 16, Hutch Rec will announce updates regarding the Hutchinson Sports Arena as it relates to the recent postponement of the NJCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. This will be done through a media release and on the Hutch Rec and Hutchinson Sports Arena Facebook pages.
Hutch Rec will announce the re-opening of the Senior Center at Elmdale Park at the appropriate time on its Hutch Rec Facebook page and will release the news through local media outlets.