We are very sorry to report that the restrictions have been extended on our clubs due to rising COVID cases. These will remain in effect until the Governor lifts restrictions, hopefully in February. The Downtown Club will be closed starting Tuesday, November 17. The Cordata Club will be operating on a very restricted basis with exercise by appointment only. Email us at memberservices@
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Covid-19 Procedures Reminder
We require each member to wear masks coming into the clubs, but they are not required during vigorous exercise as per the Governor’s Guidelines. The following procedures are in place:
1. Members disinfect their hands at the Front Desk upon entry social distance upon entry;
2. Members have their temperature checked;
3. Members record their temperature and acknowledge the absence of any COVID 19 symptoms;
4. Members pick up spray bottle and rag to disinfect anything they touch before and after use;
5. Members pick up placards to place on either side of themselves while exercising to maintain social distance;
6. Members return bottles, rags, and placards to the Front Desk for disinfecting before next use; and
7. Members check out with the Front Desk so we know who is in the club at all times.
The Downtown Club has a mask required during all times M-F 10-12pm. This has been working really well for us if you have any further questions feel free to ask.
Cathy
We will be closed on Thanksgiving and CordataUpdated Hours
Dear valued BAC members,
Thanks so much for hanging in there with us as we battle to make it through this COVID craziness. We are trying to make good decisions to allow more and more of you to come back into the club. We have added more in-person Group Fitness classes and we are going to expand Cordata Club hours Monday through Friday from 7pm to 8pm beginning next Monday October 19th. We have had a number of members unable to fit exercise in after work, so hopefully this will help. We are awaiting the Governor’s decision to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 and 4. As I see more and more of you in the club as of late, it gives me hope that we will be able to weather this storm and look back and say ”Whew! We made it through!”
I want to thank all of you using the club for your conscientious following of all our COVID 19 guidelines, you have allowed us to stay open and not let one case of COVID into our club. Everyone–remember to keep exercising, eat well and get adequate sleep, these all help keep your immune system strong and able to combat anything that comes your way.
Respectfully, Cathy
Labor Day – Monday, September 7th, 2020Mandatory Masks
We have had some members worried about the non-wearing of masks during vigorous exercise. One of the suggestions was to have mask mandatory times at the club; so we are going to try this at the Downtown club. Monday through Friday from 10 am – Noon masks will be required the entire time you are in the club. We’ll see how this goes. For those who are immune-compromised or in a high-risk group, this will provide some added assurance. As always your feedback is much appreciated.
Otherwise, keep in mind our policy as of June 26th: Governor Inslee has mandated masks be worn in all indoor and outdoor public spaces. We are a private club, and we are checking temperatures and health status before every member’s club use. Please wear masks while moving about the club, with the exception of during intense exercise. Be sure to use the placards during cardio machine use to enforce social distancing, feel free to block out as many machines as necessary to ensure adequate space for your exercise session.
Member Update
Dear Members,
There have been concerns with the Governor’s statements yesterday, that there has been a change to our status as far as the guidance under Phase 2 for operations here at the club. Not to worry, we are in full compliance with the guidelines with how we reopened and continue to operate both clubs, continuing to screen each member and staff as they enter the facility and limiting access. But we have had some members worried about the non-wearing of masks during vigorous exercise. One of the suggestions was to have mask mandatory times at the club; so we are going to try this at the Downtown club- Monday through Friday from 10 am-Noon, masks will be required the entire time you are in the club. We’ll see how this goes, for those who are immune-compromised or in a high-risk group this will provide some added assurance. As always your feedback is much appreciated.
More Water Exercise Classes
We are adding some more Aqua fitness classes available with 3-day advanced reservations starting Monday, August 3rd. Jill will be teaching Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 pm and Fridays 8:30 am and 9:30 am. This will double our capacity for the very popular classes. Thank you, Jill!
Don’t forget our online and live group exercise schedule, we are working hard to respond to the suggestions of our membership, look for yoga with Michal to be added soon.
Some Good News
I wanted to share some positive news regarding the COVID19 virus. Whatcom County through their drive-through testing sites released some interesting data: They tested just under 1900 Whatcom County residents, with only 1% of the tests coming back positive. Only 1%! That is encouraging; with the statewide number which has also continued its downward trend is sitting at about 5.4% now. Also looking at data from the Washington Department of Health COVID 19 Dashboard gives us some more good news; as the number of cases has indeed gone up – the hospitalization rate is half of what it was in April, and the death rate continues to go down even as the number of cases increases. I encourage everyone to go to the website and take a look at the epidemiological curves; it helps put things into perspective. I can’t help but be heartened, what can I say; I’m a glass half full type of gal!
Respectfully, Cathy
Ways to Cope With Stress
by Mike Locke, Fitness Director
No one really could have imagined what we all have been experiencing with the COVID-19 virus over the last 8-weeks. During this time of being at home, many of us are working from home, and others are teaching their children from home. It’s been a stressful time for us all. Hopefully, you have found some positive ways to cope with the stress associated with everything that is happening.
- If you are not, the CDC has a few recommendations to help you.
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Virtually communicate with your loved ones and friends.
The CDC has a number of other resources that you may take advantage of covering a host of different topics. You can access them by going on their website.
The staff at BAC looks forward to having you back at the clubs real soon. In the meantime, please let us know if we can assist you in any way! We would be happy to help. Stay safe and we will see you soon!