The Week of May 26 - June 1, 2020
Welcome Back! Phase 2 Re-Opening Starts Friday, May 29th
In conjunction with Governor Sisolak's Phase 2 COVID-19 Reopening Plans, we plan to start re-opening the Community Centers in Sun City Summerlin this Friday. The activity level within the Community Centers will look different than before the pandemic began. Each Department within Sun City Summerlin will have limited access. In most cases, you will need an appointment to gain access to the offices and staff members. Conducting business by email or phone is still encouraged. Phone numbers are provided below:
Community Services Department: 702-363-3581
Community Standards Department: 702-966-1411
Health & Fitness Department: 702-255-2294
Membership Services Department: 702-966-1401, when prompted dial 1 for Membership
Link Magazine: 702-966-1434
Please be prepared when you visit any of the community centers. At this time, face masks are required, and are not provided by Sun City.
Community Services Department: 702-363-3581
Community Standards Department: 702-966-1411
Health & Fitness Department: 702-255-2294
Membership Services Department: 702-966-1401, when prompted dial 1 for Membership
Link Magazine: 702-966-1434
Please be prepared when you visit any of the community centers. At this time, face masks are required, and are not provided by Sun City.
Cruising The Strip During a Pandemic
Photo credit: Judith Filangeri
As the casinos on the Strip begin to open next week, I thought now would be the time to share some photos taken over the past couple of weeks by residents Judith and Dennis Filangeri and myself. We took separate trips to witness the eerie emptiness of the Strip, but both came away with the similar observations and feelings.
Judith said, " We went down to the Strip one Sunday when traffic out to the airport is usually solid. This is what we got." She is referring to the photos below showing the lack of cars and people. She mentioned that it reminded her of the old movie "On The Beach" which shows scenes of major cities, devoid of people.
Curiosity got the best of me last Saturday. I heard the casinos would be opening soon and thought this might be a once in a lifetime opportunity to bicycle down the Strip. It was worth every second of getting up at 4 a.m. to venture down there and begin our bike ride at 5:15 a.m. I've run the Strip in the past during the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, but this was totally different. During the runs, the sidewalks were crowded with bystanders cheering us on with loud music blasting to help keep our energy up for that next mile. Runners would have to gently jostle for a spot while passing other runners in the street. Last Saturday, during the bike ride, it was silent. I could hear bird chirping, fountain waters flowing, and the clinking sound from my bike changing gears. I could smell the plants and flowers. It smelled wonderful. Not the usual smell while strolling down Las Vegas Blvd. We were able to bicycle back and forth across all the lanes without a vehicle in sight.
We hope you enjoy our photos. As our city and community begin to re-open, please be safe, stay healthy, and find fun where you can. These are times we will be talking about for years to come.
Photo Credit: Judith and Dennis Filangeri, Steven
Theodore
Written by Stacie Coppens, Link Magazine
Judith said, " We went down to the Strip one Sunday when traffic out to the airport is usually solid. This is what we got." She is referring to the photos below showing the lack of cars and people. She mentioned that it reminded her of the old movie "On The Beach" which shows scenes of major cities, devoid of people.
Curiosity got the best of me last Saturday. I heard the casinos would be opening soon and thought this might be a once in a lifetime opportunity to bicycle down the Strip. It was worth every second of getting up at 4 a.m. to venture down there and begin our bike ride at 5:15 a.m. I've run the Strip in the past during the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, but this was totally different. During the runs, the sidewalks were crowded with bystanders cheering us on with loud music blasting to help keep our energy up for that next mile. Runners would have to gently jostle for a spot while passing other runners in the street. Last Saturday, during the bike ride, it was silent. I could hear bird chirping, fountain waters flowing, and the clinking sound from my bike changing gears. I could smell the plants and flowers. It smelled wonderful. Not the usual smell while strolling down Las Vegas Blvd. We were able to bicycle back and forth across all the lanes without a vehicle in sight.
We hope you enjoy our photos. As our city and community begin to re-open, please be safe, stay healthy, and find fun where you can. These are times we will be talking about for years to come.
Photo Credit: Judith and Dennis Filangeri, Steven
Theodore
Written by Stacie Coppens, Link Magazine
CURRENT ISSUE: June 2020
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