Vaccinations for individuals aged 75 and older began Jan. 11 and Recreation Centers of Sun City West officials offered facilities for a pod in Sun City West.
Recreation Centers of Sun City West General Manager Bill Schwind was asked about the possibility of a vaccination pod coming to the community by 103.1 KSCW Rec Center Show host Gary Cohen.
“We hope the county takes up our offers as this would be a great asset for the local community of 27,000 plus people rather than being shipped off to get a vaccine somewhere else,” he explained. “We would love to do something to assist.”
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Vaccinations for individuals aged 75 and older began Jan. 11 and Recreation Centers of Sun City West officials offered facilities for a pod in Sun City West.
Recreation Centers of Sun City West General Manager Bill Schwind was asked about the possibility of a vaccination pod coming to the community by 103.1 KSCW Rec Center Show host Gary Cohen.
“We hope the county takes up our offers as this would be a great asset for the local community of 27,000 plus people rather than being shipped off to get a vaccine somewhere else,” he explained. “We would love to do something to assist.”
Mr. Schwind said General Services Officer Katy O’Grady is actively trying to get a pod in Sun City West and if the county is looking for availability, the association is an option.
Also during the radio show, Mr. Cohen asked Mr. Schwind about the feedback the community was giving regarding the closure of indoor pools and fitness center due to rising COVID-19 numbers.
“By and large we have a lot of support out there and it goes either way. People are tired of this and want to get back to a normal setting,” he said. “There are some frustrated people who would like to see gymnasiums opened and we also have a lot of people thanking us for taking time to consider the health benefits of the community.”
Mr. Schwind said association officials are paying close attention to the numbers and keeping the staff and team productive, while taking care of the membership with many recreation amenities still open and doing well.
“We are not medical workers and with half of our staff living here, they want to be sure to stay safe and we are trying to provide the safest way,” he said
Reporter Jennifer Jimenez can be reached at jjimenez@newszap.com or follow her on Twitter @SCW_Independent.
In 2020, Jennifer Jimenez began working for Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA. She began her career as a sports reporter in Peoria and Glendale, covering the very same schools she used to compete at. During this time, she also worked for television news, magazines and sports radio stations.
Community: Jennifer is a member of the Hall of Fame at Peoria High School where she graduated in 2001, alongside her father Joe Hernandez. She serves youth soccer players as a pro-trainer and coach.
Education: Grand Canyon University 2005 B.A. Liberal Arts
Ranom Fact: She has a street named after her in south Peoria “Jennifer Rose Court.”
Hobbies: Country dancing, coaching soccer, teaching private swim lessons and running are things she does for fun.
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