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Center Rules 

• The center is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm unless otherwise announced.
• However, not all programs may be available. The center is closed on all of the usual holidays as published in the monthly newsletter.
• EVERYONE must check-in with the receptionist each time they visit the center, whether or not they are eating lunch.
• All members must be able to take care of themselves including their personal care needs and make independent decisions as the participate in activities and programs at the center.
• A monthly newsletter is published for your convenience.
• Copies are generally available on the last Monday of each month (next month’s edition) .
• A membership form containing pertinent medical and emergency information must be completed for all new members.
• Each member is expected to update their membership information as changes occur.
• Transportation to and from the center is provided by Dart (Paratransit) for those who qualify.
• The center will pay half the cost of the fare to and from the center via Paratransit.
• The center is a smoke-free facility. Therefore, NO SMOKING is permitted in the center.
• Soliciting or selling items other than those for sale by the center is strictly prohibited.
• The center is open for members age 50 and older. 
• No grandchildren or persons under 50 are permitted during the day unless a specific activity is offered.
• Photographs taken during center activities may be used in Weston media.

Dining Rules

• Lunch must be ordered in person or by phone the day before you plan on coming in by 2:00 p.m.
• A donation for lunch is requested.
• Donation amounts are listed in the kitchen or available from the receptionist.
• If you have a financial problem, see Sandy or Vicki. All discussions will be held in strict confidence.
• Lunch may be secured only if food is available.
• “Take Home” meals are available at a cost determined by the kitchen staff. Take Home meals must be ordered by 2:00 p.m. the day before and may be secured only if food is available.
• Our policy is that outside food is not permitted in the center. However, there are times that exceptions can be made. Examples are when someone has a food allergy and can’t eat what's on the menu, medication requires eating frequently. Those needing an exception MUST get permission from a staff member. Your cooperation is appreciated. 
• NO food (except fresh fruit) may be taken from the center dining room that has not been appropriately packaged by the kitchen staff.
• No food may be eaten in any room other than the Dining Room unless prior permission is obtained. 
• Wrapped candy is the only exception. Please be sure to put all candy wrappers in the proper trash receptacle. 
• If you have an appointment (doctor, dentist, etc.) you may get your lunch after the first table is called, but only if the time of your appointment necessitates you leaving the center before lunch is over.
• No table or seat is reserved for any person.
• When you arrive at the center each day, you may reserve a seat for that day ONLY! Once a seat is reserved, no one can change that reservation.
• All seats throughout the center are available on a first come basis.
• Some programs are held in the Dining Room. As a courtesy to our visitors, please refrain from playing cards, games, etc. Trip sign-ups will be taken upon the advertisement of said trip.

TRIP RULES-

• The trip advertisements may be via the monthly newsletter, a sign in the lobby, an announcement at lunch, or on our website trip page.
• Trip sign-ups will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.
  • You may sign up for yourself and/or your spouse or partner only.
  • No reservations will be accepted by telephone.
• You must pay in full for all day and one-night trips when you sign up.
  • For multi-day trips, a deposit must be paid when you sign up.
• NO smoking will be permitted on any bus on any trip.
• Trips originate and are loaded at a designated site.
  • The bus will not pick up or discharge anyone at any other place.
• The cost of all trips is figured at group rates. A minimum number of      participants is required to keep the cost down.
  • When the minimum number of participants is not reached, the trip may be cancelled.
• Once a trip is paid for in full, refunds will be made only if a replacement is found.
  • While we realize there are emergencies such as illness, etc., we are sorry we cannot make exceptions, but our trips must be self-supporting and the cost is based upon full participation.
  • If it becomes necessary for someone to cancel, the waiting list must be used prior to the selling of said seat.
• On all trips, participants must be able to participate in all aspects of the trip, make independent decisions and take care of their own personal needs.
  • Medical approval may be required for participation in a trip. On trips where walking is evident, no one may sign up who may be physically unable to keep up with the group.
  • The staff reserves the right to deny participation in a trip.
• On extended trips, an Emergency Information form for all participants must be completed in full and be on file at the center prior to the departure.
• Trips are worked on a time schedule and participants are urged to adhere to the time schedule.
• A collection for the bus driver may be taken by the escort (or his/her      designee). 
  • Participants are free to donate or not to donate. Those desiring to donate shall be free to donate whatever amount they desire.
• Participants should take along their sense of humor, their feeling of fair play, their curiosity and their willingness to help make each trip fun for all!