Variety continues to monitor the Covid-19 situation daily in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our members, visitors and staff. Senior Management obtains information and takes guidance from experts like Toronto Public Health, Ontario Public Health and Canadian Public Health Organization.

Authorities have advised that the virus does not spread through sweat or through the skin. The virus is spread when your hands come in contact with the virus and you touch your eyes, nose or mouth. That is why frequent and thorough hand washing is so important.

In addition, infected respiratory droplets can spread the virus if they end up in the mouth, nose or eyes. That is why sneezing and coughing into the elbow is so important.

Actions that Variety Village is taking to keep our staff and community safe:

· Starting Saturday, March 14, day passes will no longer be sold until further notice but memberships will continue to be sold

· Please consider not coming to Variety Village if you have been out of the country in the last 14 days

· Please do not come to Variety Village if you have a compromised immune system

· Until further notice, we are asking that there be a one member, one attendant / parent / guardian policy

· Building Cleaning – All high-touch surfaces are cleaned nightly with hospital-grade disinfectant, including the equipment room. Frequent re-cleaning throughout the day has also been implemented.

You can read about Variety’s preventative steps in more detail here: https://mailchi.mp/varietyvillage/coronavirus-our-preventative-measures

Please assist us in keeping Variety Village a safe place by proper hand washing and wiping machines down after use.

As a result of the Toronto Public Health notice to limit large gatherings, Variety will be closing the facility to the general public at 12:00 noon today, March 16, until further notice.

The following programs will continue to run:
– March Break Camps
– LINKS/ MILESTONES programs
– One-to-One Personal Training

Issued: March 16, 2020 at 6:10 pm

Variety will be closing the facility completely until further notice.

We know that this closure has brought with it many frustrations and questions from our members and we thank you for your patience as we maneuver through this crisis.
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As our facility is closed and staff are home for recommended social distancing, we are unable to process any payments and/or refunds. We would ask that you don’t email or phone in for refund requests at this time.​
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Please note however, that we have suspended all automatic payments from members’ accounts.​
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Program payments, possible membership extensions and/or make up classes/camps will be addressed when Variety reopens to members. Unfortunately, we do not, at this moment, know when Variety will re-open. ​
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As this closure and the directives of our government are fluid, we hope that our members will be understanding and work with us to find the best solutions to these trying times and continue to support our efforts to protect our community yet still engage you.​
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As a charity, we know that when community comes together, even the smallest act has a lasting impact. This crisis will have a negative impact on our revenue and fundraising abilities but we know we will work through this together with the support of our loyal members, donors and sponsors – our community.
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Further information and member updates regarding the COVID-19 will be posted on our website at http://www.varietyvillage.ca/about-us/restrictions-closures/covid-19-updates/​
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You are also encouraged to follow us on social media channels for updates and for videos to help you keep your fitness goals.

Stay safe everyone and we hope to see you all very soon!

The Covid-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly and like many of us across Canada, Variety has been deeply impacted. Now, more than ever, we are so grateful for your continuous support as a member, client, donor, and sponsor.

During these uncertain times, know that we are still dedicated to you and will do everything we can to continue to be an important community resource. Our mission is to ensure we open as soon as we are able, better than ever, and we are committed to growing Variety in the days, weeks, and months to come. We will not stop being here for our community and will continue to strive to achieve new heights.

Quick facility update: We decided to take advantage of the facility closure and began the maintenance work on our pool that was originally scheduled for May-June. We completely drained the main pool as well as the hot pool, cleaned them, and re-grouted them to make sure they are spotless! We are now filling them back up and the pools will be ready for you when we are able to re-open.

Our staff are still working hard for you! Follow us on our social media channels for daily workout videos, activity ideas for the whole family, and updates.

Stay safe everyone and we hope to see you all very soon!