The Mosling Recreation Center is doing a 2 month trial of extended hours. On Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays the Rec will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays will remain the same with the 7 am to noon and 3 to 8 pm. This month will be open free of charge on Sunday January 8th and Sunday January 22nd from 2 to 6 pm. This gives non-members a chance to use the Rec and fall in love with our amazing facility!
Updates
WASHINGTON ISLAND FOUNDATION, INC. and
WASHINGTON ISLAND RECREATION CENTER
Post Office Box 68 – Washington Island, Wisconsin 54246 October 12, 2021
Dear friends,
As you are aware, the Mosling Rec Center is an aging facility. The Rec Center Committee and the Washington Island Foundation Board have been examining ways to “Reinvigorate the REC.” Through the generosity of Island Angels, Inc., an engineering study of the physical and mechanical structures of the REC was performed by CR Meyer Company. Their report was presented on an A, B, and C priorities basis, with A priorities being the most important and immediate. What we learned is that although the building has “great bones”, there are several A priorities that are critically important, and others that are needed, but somewhat less critical. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of what systems need the most attention, and how we can hope to pay for those improvements.
Two key components of the REC are addressed here and are the most significant A priorities presented in the CR Meyer report: the boilers and fuel system, and the concrete corners in the pool area. These two components are at the “heart” of the REC. They need repair and they need it soon. Our fuel and boiler system were installed in 1985 and were modern at the time. Today, almost 40 years later, the single-wall oil tanks represent a potential environmental disaster resulting in the closure of the REC and the Town being involved with several State and Federal regulatory agencies.
It is past time to:
1. Remove underground oil tank; install new LP tanks, remove & replace
boilers, upgrade air-handlers; upgrade electrical for controls, and add insulation.
COST: $234,859.
2. Repair pool concrete corners and supports, repair concrete at four pool doors,
re-caulk windows and tuckpoint, repair roof leaks.
COST: $43,000
3. These items made the A list on the CR Meyer report, and we’d like to include them in our A priorities, if we can raise sufficient funds:
Repair and paint exterior soffits & facia $7,500
Replace lockers in both locker rooms $17,000
Replace Pool Windows $11,000
Replace Pool Door $ 4,500
Replace whirlpool railing $4,400
Electrical upgrades $20,000
All together, these improvements total approximately $350,000.
Wow! So where will those dollars come from? Donations made this past year to “Reinvigorating the Rec” are a starting point. The Rec Center Committee and the Foundation Board have formed a joint working group to partner with Island Angels to support fund-raising incentives, write grants, and work with the Town of Washington to source State and Federal government funding options.
In addition, we’re looking at naming opportunities that break down large lump sum costs into manageable bites, for example: naming a locker for the person who pays for the cost of that locker.
Who’s going to do all the work? The pricing in the report was based on input from local contractors. CR Meyer will do the engineering and supervise the construction, but the HVAC, fuel system, concrete work, etc., will be done by local contractors.
What’s next? We’ve heard from any of you though your survey responses. Thank you!
Your positive and insightful comments help us plan for the improvements that have been identified in the engineering study and which we want to address. We believe it’s most important to focus first on the energy savings, safety and increased integrity of the physical building, and we trust you agree.
The original gift from the Moslings has become a cornerstone of our Island community.
With the gift of the engineering study, we know exactly what we need to accomplish for the REC to stand strong in the community for the next generation. There’s a good deal of work to be done. We welcome your participation – please join us in this effort.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Foss, President
Fruit Sale 2024
The Rec Center will be doing the fruit sale once again this year. Please keep an eye out for flyers via Facebook or at the Rec Center. We had some super delicious fruit choices from apples to pears, grapefruit to oranges and even beef sticks and cheese selections. We will be sure to have a safe pick up with very minimal contact. Once I have dates for sales and delivery I will post here! Thank you for your support with this fundraiser!
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2020 Virtual Rec Run
Our 27th Annual Virtual Rec Run was a great success with over 101 participants. I am truly thankful for everyone who participated in this event from the runners to the donors, the sponsors to the volunteers. Even though this event was a virtual event there was plenty of work that went into making it a great success.
I would like to thank my runners for putting in the time and energy to do this event at home keeping everyone safe.
I would like to thank my donors for your support of the Rec Center and this event.
I would like to thank my sponsors:
Albatross, Andersen Construction, Apple Outdoor Maintenance, Cast N Catch Charters, LLC, Cedar Point Inn, Daniel Nerenhausen Lawn Mowing and Landscaping, Death’s Door Fuel, LLC, Door County Medical Center - Washington Island, Fair Isle Books and Gifts, Fisco North, LLC, Gibson’s West Harbor Resort, Gordon’s North Star Realty, Hair by Dawn/Nails by Courtney, Henkel Farms, Historic Island Dairy and Island Lavender Company, Hoot Blossom, Hopkins Family, Hotel Washington & Studio, Inn at Frog Hollow, Island Adventure Company, Island Builder, LLC, Island Cafe and Bread Company, Island Pizza, Island Style, Jackson Harbor Inn, Jackson Harbor Soup and Sandwich, Jim Jorgneson Construction, Jorgenson Excavation, Kap’s Marina and Ship’s Wheel Restaurant, Mann’s Mercantile/DeJardin’s Island Cottages, Mann’s Store, Nelsen’s Hall Bitters Pub and Restaurant, Nicolet Bank, Nor-Door Island Eye Care, Rec Run Remote- Team Cincinnati, Red Cup Coffee, Riola Shorthorn Farm Getaway, Shipyard Island Marina, Sievers School, Small Sanitary Systems &Excavating, Steffen’s Cedar Lodge, Synergy Heating & Cooling, Tom Jordan Excavating, Tony Young Electric, Inc, Townliner Motel, Trueblood Performing Arts Center, Viking Village Motel, Washington Island Electric Co-Op, Washington Island Ferry line, Washington Island Loin’s Club, West Wind Resort, WISH and Woodcrafters, LLC.
We appreciate each and everyone of you!
Next Years Rec Run date is July 24th, 2021. Mark your calendars.
Virtual Rec Run
The Rec Run is still happening, but this year it is virtual. I do have runners looking to run the course on the Rec Run day and that is totally fine. We will not have water stations, so bring your water bottles. The following link will get you to the sign up page. T-shirts can be mailed anywhere. Registration needs to be in on by the 10th of July to guarantee your shirt by the run date. We really hope that everyone can participate in this event. Thank you to all for your support we really appreciate it! Here’s the race page: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/WashingtonIsland/TheRecRun
Pool opening with reservations only
Mosling Recreation Center Pool Guidelines Phase 2 through July 31
According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention there is no evidence that the virus that causes Covid-19 can spread through properly treated pool or hot tub water.
Swimmers will follow the Mosling Recreation Centers rules for social distancing and personal hygiene.
Stay home when you are sick, especially with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea or any Covid-19 symptoms.
The Mosling Recreation Centers safe plan is as follows:
- The Rec Center staff will sanitize the pool deck and shower/toilet area
after each member uses the pool. This will be cleaned with a Wizywash wand and sage caplets used for sanitizing the deck, furniture, showers and toilets.
- The pool and hot tub levels will be maintained to the appropriate
disinfectant level recommended. Any pool with adequate disinfection will
inactivate corona virus, so careful attention will be paid to ensure that the
pool and hot tub have adequate disinfectant, proper ORP values and
proper re-circulation.
Drinking foundations will not be available to drink out of. Our refill station will be open to refill water bottles. Please bring your own water bottle.
Noodles and kick boards will be provided, but will be sanitized after each use. Please bring your own goggles. We will not be providing goggles.
There will be someone on the property to ensure that guidelines and regulations are followed. The manager, staff member or committee member may be appointed to perform these duties.
Deck furniture will be spaced out and some removed until further notice.
A sanitizing station will be at door members enter and at door members exit. We are asking that members using the pool or hot tub enter through the front door and exit through the door in the pool area to the parking lot.
We are asking that members come to the Rec in their swimsuit and leave in their swimsuit.
Pool reservations are required. These reservations are required. These reservations are good for 45 minutes which includes using the shower before and after pool use. The staff will have a 15 minute window to sanitize the deck and shower area before the next swimmers come in.
Showers must be taken before entering the pool or hot tub.
Two members at a time are allowed in the pool. If a family would like to swim they will have the pool by themselves and they could have a pool for an extended time depending on demand. We will be using both locker room shower areas. One swimmer in each bathroom unless family.
Classes in the pool can be scheduled, but 6 feet distancing from one another and staggering in the shower area will need to be followed.
Rec Center Opening
Washington Island Mosling Recreation Center Guidelines for Covid-19
for our two week trial phase starting June 1, 2020
Staff Safety:
Plexiglas will be installed at front desk check-in
All staff will wear masks while at work
Staff will have a written guidelines at desk for members to take with them to read
Staff will wipe down equipment as needed
Front door of Rec will be locked to help keep a limited number of people in building A door bell will be placed outside of front door if needed
Building Safety:
We will be limiting the amount of members to six in the building at one time
A sanitizing station will be at front door for members to use when entering the building
We will sanitize in between every usage and do a heavy clean when closed including commonly touched surfaces like door knobs, drinking fountain, counters, facets, toilets, etc.
We will reconfigure the weight room to make it meet the 6 feet recommendation
The pool/locker rooms at this time will not be open until further notice.
We will be open six days a week from 7 am to 12 noon and 1pm to 5 pm
These two weeks will be a trial phase
We will have signs around the Rec Center to help people keep updated with safety
Members Safety:
If you are sick, please stay home
If have any symptoms of Covid-19 please do not come in the Rec
We will not be selling daily, 10-Day, or monthly passes until further notice
We encourage you to wear a mask in the Rec Center
We ask that you please wipe down the equipment before and after use
There will not be any structured classes at this time
Due to the locker rooms being closed, please come in workout apparel
We will have a schedule for members to choose their time to workout. Work out hours will be in 1 hour increments(example 7 to 8 am., 8 to 9 am, etc) We will offer a two week sign up. Please call the Rec 847-2226 to reserve your time (Two no shows means you lose your spot) At this time there we will not be having teen night
Latest Rec News
Hello everyone,
After last nights meeting we have come up with a plan. We have written up some guidelines for the Rec that we are have submitted to the town of Washington to approve. Once approved we hope to reopen the Rec on June 1st for a phase 1 plan. This plan we will try out for two weeks and be adjusted as we go. We are going to reconfigure the weight room to make it safer and move some equipment into the Mosling room. To keep the staff safe a Plexiglas shield is being designed for the front desk. A sanitizer station has been ordered for the front door and donated to the Rec Center. For now with this soft opening we will not be opening the pool, hot tub or locker rooms until we get the go ahead . I am working with the YMCA and my pool people to make this a safe move forward. We will all have to get through this together. I do not want to put my staff or any members at risk. Please standby for the guidelines and schedule after the town decides to accept our guidelines. I will definitely post right away when I know we have the go ahead.
For safety reasons we will also not be hosting the Rec Run live this year. We are really hoping that everyone will please join on a virtual run we are trying to put together. This is our biggest fundraiser and I truly loved having everyone come together, even though I stress out a little bit. In a few weeks I will post information on the web and Facebook on how to do this event. Please, please, please consider this event.
If anyone has any questions on anything I check my email daily, so please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Together we can do this!!
Katie McGrane