March 12, 2021
Subject: AVC Playground Use and COVID-19 update
Dear Members,
Thank you for your continued efforts to follow COVID-19 safety protocols and keep our community safe.
Given new provincial COVID-19 restrictions and BC CDC guidance on safe use of playgrounds, the Board wanted to communicate that we encourage members to safely use our outdoor playground and rooftop garden areas in accordance with these guidelines. We note that any gatherings should adhere to the following updated restrictions:
March 2021 update to Public Health Office Order
The PHO is amending the gathering and events order. Up to 10 people may now gather outdoors. All restrictions for indoor gatherings remain in place. For example:
Up to 10 people may gather at a park or beach
Up to 10 people may gather in the backyard of a residence
No gatherings of any size are allowed indoors
Do not gather with several groups of new people – stick to the same people. Continue to use COVID-19 layers of protection and maintain physical distancing.
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What does this mean in our Co-op?
We encourage safe use of our outdoor spaces, and any gatherings can be up to 10 people:
We strongly encourage that only one household at a time use:
We strongly encourage masks to be worn in all indoor common areas of the Co-op, including hallways, the lobby, and the parking elevator lobby.
In addition:
We always want to hear from you
The Co-op Board will continue to review the COVID-19 situation and provincial health guidance on a regular basis and will provide updates as needed. If you have feedback about any of the above, we welcome hearing from you. You can contact the Board here or reach out to the appropriate individuals here.
Co-op floor buddies
Continue to take care of your own wellbeing and that of others, e.g. check-in with neighbours safely to help deliver food, medication, or assist in other ways. The following wonderful neighbours have offered to be Co-op floor buddies to answer questions and help communicate your needs to the wider AV Co-op community.
L 1: Ryanne, unit 155, Ryanne.james@ubc.ca, 604 317 7842
L 2: Ngaire, unit 206, ngaireleach@gmail.com, 604 345 5685
L 3: Marcelo, unit 314, cohen165@gmail.com, 604 363 3110
L 4: Francesca, unit 407, francesca.defreitas@gmail.com, 604 551 4595
L 5: Amanda, unit 510, amckayr@gmail.com, 604 710 3774
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Thank you, your AVC Board,
Yuri Artibise, Marcelo Avelar Cohen, Cole Brown, Matt Dolf, Leigh Greenius, Amanda McKay, Shawn Price