On March 4, the following update was received from Kendal Management, namely Pamela Klapproth, CEO/Executive Director, and Lisa Wacht, Health Services Administrator.
We are prepared to move carefully ahead to our “next normal”. This seems to be a more appropriate term to embrace over “new normal” as the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to give us reasons to assess as a community and make necessary changes to move forward in a continually positive and safe manner.
On March 1, Independent Living residents were once again able to welcome other Kendal friends to their apartments to eat and drink together.
We are excited to announce that Kendal on Hudson Independent Living residents may once again welcome non-Kendal visitors for social visits beginning on Monday, March 8. All outside visitors MUST enter through the main lobby and be COVID screened before proceeding to your residence. Please note that non-Kendal visitors are welcome in apartments, but common areas are still reserved for Kendal residents only.
When welcoming any visitor (Kendal or non-Kendal resident) to your apartment, consider the following to optimize safety:
- Please limit gatherings to four guests per apartment, regardless of your reason for gathering.
- Consider the size and seating arrangement of the apartment in which you are visiting. While the number of guests may be four, it is still important to ensure that 6-foot social distancing can be maintained.
While visiting is open for Independent Living, the visitation programs for the neighborhoods of Clearwater, Adirondack and Sunnyside remain on pause in accordance with Department of Health guidelines. Tentatively (but subject to change) each will be eligible for visitation as follows
- Clearwater: Thursday, March 18
- Sunnyside & Adirondack: Friday, March 19
On Wednesday, March 17, dining options will expand for Independent Residents.
Fred Coppola and the Dining Team will distribute a letter addressing this specifically, but highlights include:
- The Formal Dining Room (FDR) will open by reservation only for DINNER
- The Bistro will once again be open without reservations for anyone wishing to have a seated meal during BREAKFAST and LUNCH
- Takeout will continue as an option for everyone
- Capacity of the dining room areas will be reduced to coincide with Westchester County/NYS guidelines
- Kendal residents and staff only; Bistro / FDR not yet open to visitors