OUTDOOR LAP POOL CLOSED FOR REPAIRS BEGINNING TUESDAY AFTERNOON
updated Monday, May 2
After morning lap swimming tomorrow, May 3, the outdoor lap pool will be closed for repairs to the pool deck in advance of summer swim season. We anticipate the pool will be closed until Sunday May 8, with outdoor lap swimming returning to its regular schedule on Monday, May 9.
This timeline is affected by the weather, as the materials need to set before the pool deck can be used. We will post updates on the website and will email lap swimmers should the reopening date change.
On Thursday, May 12, outdoor lap swimming is available from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Evening lap swimming will be canceled to allow the aquatics staff to participate in mandatory safety training.
ANTICIPATED POWER OUTAGE - METAIRIE FACILITY
updated Friday, April 1
4:30 PM update: Metairie will close the rest of the facility at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1. Without air conditioning, it is becoming too hot to work out safely and comfortably.
Entergy is replacing utility poles outside the Metairie J today - Friday, April 1. Initial reports indicate that once the the power is out, it may take several hours to be restored.
Once the power goes out, we will keep the Metairie J weight room open as long as conditions remain safe and comfortable. However, the cardio area will be closed as it will be too dark to safely workout.
In the meantime, Metairie Gold members are welcome to use the Uptown fitness facility.
MASK POLICY UPDATE
updated March 2, 2022
Following today's decision to lift the local mask mandate, the JCC will modify its mask policy for fitness users who are fully vaccinated beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 3. Our current vaccination policy remains in place: Individuals who have not been vaccinated are required to wear masks at all times and must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test within the last 72 hours to enter the facility.
Our current vaccination policy remains in place: Individuals who have not been vaccinated are required to wear masks at all times and must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test within the last 72 hours to enter the facility.
While masks are optional in the fitness areas, they are still required in shared common areas (lobbies, hallways, and stairs) due to the presence of children who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated.
Additionally, masks are required on the basketball court when children are present.
Please wear a mask when entering the JCC and keep it with you during your visit so that it may be replaced as needed when entering common areas requiring a mask.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
MASK POLICY TEMPORARILY REINSTATED
Updated Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Maintaining the health and safety of the entire JCC community is our highest priority. In response to the rapid spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, even among vaccinated individuals and those who previously had COVID, the JCC is temporarily reinstating the mask mandate. At both locations beginning Tuesday, December 21, all individuals over 2 years old are required to wear masks in all common indoor areas, regardless of vaccination status.
We based this decision on the latest data from the Louisiana Department of Health and ongoing counsel from trusted medical advisors. The JCC will continue to monitor cases and adjust safety protocols accordingly.
Thank you for doing your part to protect yourself and those you love. If we all come together to fight this surge, we can look forward to festivals and holiday celebrations this spring.
UPDATE TO MASK POLICY
Updated Thursday, October 28, 2021
Following the decision to lift the mask mandate at both the state and local level, the Uptown JCC will modify its mask policy for
fitness users who are fully vaccinated beginning tomorrow,
Friday, October 29. Our current vaccination policy remains in place at this time.
While masks are optional in the fitness areas, they are still required at the front end of the building in shared common areas (lobbies, hallways, elevators and stairs) at both facilities and in nursery school classrooms due to the presence of children who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated.
Additionally, masks are required on the basketball court and by the indoor pool when children are present.
Please wear a mask when entering the JCC through the St. Charles Avenue entrance and keep it with you during your visit so that it may be replaced as needed when entering common areas requiring a mask.
Social distancing will still be encouraged throughout the building and individuals who have not been vaccinated are required to wear masks at all times and must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test within the last 72 hours to enter the facility.
Thank you for your continued support of the JCC as we strive to create a safe, comfortable environment for our members and staff while doing our part to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
REOPENING AFTER HURRICANE IDA
Updated Friday, September 10, 2021
Given current conditions, we anticipate both fitness centers will reopen on Monday, September 13, with regular hours.
Uptown adult lap swimming will continue to be offered weekdays from 5:30 - 10:30 AM. Beginning next weekend on September 18, recreational swimming will be available at the Uptown pool from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday and 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Sunday.
This week the JCC Nursery School and Pre-K will follow a slightly abbreviated schedule, which was posted earlier today on brightwheel. Families should check their account for details.
Please note that all facilities will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 15 and all day on Thursday, September 16 for Yom Kippur.
Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Required
Updated Tuesday, August 19, 2021
The JCC has an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our community. Therefore, in accordance with the guidelines announced last week by the City of New Orleans, proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours will be required for all individuals 12 years of age and older to enter the JCC gymnasium and fitness center beginning Monday, August 16.
The Goldring-Woldenberg JCC in Metairie is a second location of the New Orleans JCC. We have one governing board of directors for both facilities, which is in favor of enforcing this policy in Metairie, as well. Beginning August 25, the Metairie campus will adhere to the same guidelines.
In response to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, the New Orleans JCC will temporarily require all individuals to wear masks in all indoor areas, regardless of vaccination status.
We based this decision on the latest data from the Louisiana Department of Health and ongoing counsel from trusted medical advisors. The JCC will continue to monitor cases and hospitalizations and adjust safety protocols accordingly.
We understand that wearing a mask may be inconvenient for some, especially those who have worked hard to prevent the spread since March 2020. At this time, we must remember the Jewish value of tikkun olam, which teaches us to repair the world with acts of kindness. Wearing a mask and getting a vaccine are the two greatest acts of kindness we can do right now.
Thank you for doing your part to protect yourself and those you love. If we all come together to fight this surge, we can look forward to festivals and holidays with loved ones this fall.
