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City reports 800 community‑center passes sold; staff outlines residency verification and senior assistance
Summary
City Manager Shoney told council that community‑center passes went on sale March 10 and about 800 had sold by 4:00 p.m.; residents must complete a one‑time residency verification for resident rates and staff are helping seniors with sign‑up.
City Manager Shoney told the Upper Arlington City Council on March 10 that sales for community center passes began that afternoon and, as of about 4:00 p.m., staff reported roughly 800 passes sold. The online system is working, Shoney said, and staff are assisting residents who have difficulty registering.
Shoney advised residents to complete a one‑time residency verification before signing up for programs to receive the resident rate. "If you want the resident rate, do your residency verification before you try and sign up for any program with us," Shoney said. If residents do not complete verification, the nonresident fee applies. Shoney said nearly 400 older adults have been helped to register via Medicare fitness programs Renew Active and SilverSneakers and urged seniors to visit the senior center or city offices for in‑person help.
Why it matters: residency verification affects the price residents pay for programs and ensures participants are charged the correct rate. Staff are offering in‑person assistance at the senior center and city offices to reduce barriers to registration.
Logistics and next dates: The community center opening event is scheduled for April 6 at 4:00 p.m.; the council will resume meeting in chambers on April 14.
