The Metropolis Sentinel, Employees Report
A rescheduled groundbreaking ceremony is deliberate at 10 a.m. Aug. 4 for the fourth MAPs 3 Well being and Wellness Middle, at 13660 South Western Avenue. Everyone seems to be invited to the occasion, which was postponed from its unique date due to rain.
Audio system will embody Mayor David Holt, Ward 5 Councilman David Greenwell, YMCA of Larger Oklahoma Metropolis CEO Kelly Kay, and Integris Well being Vice President of Operations Scott Anthony.
The 40,000-square-foot senior heart can be operated by the YMCA of Larger Oklahoma Metropolis. Building is scheduled to be full in 2023.
“The property is exclusive as a result of it options mature bushes and a picturesque fishing pond,” stated Councilman Greenwell. “It’s the proper setting as a result of it’s situated in part of south Oklahoma Metropolis that’s experiencing appreciable development.”
The MAPs 3 Senior Well being and Wellness Middle will present wellness and social connections for folks ages 50 and up. The power will embody a small clinic for well being screenings operated by Integris, hybrid health pool, health studios, health club with pickleball court docket, multi-purpose rooms and an elevated strolling/jogging monitor. It sits on a picturesque pond, excellent for anglers.
Giant home windows will present pure gentle by the two-story constructing with panoramic views of the pond and grounds. The entrance entrance will characteristic a big, coated entry and the grounds will embody gardens, patios and area for actions.
The $13.9 million facility will open debt-free.
Two MAPS 3 Senior Well being and Wellness Facilities are already open – one at 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, and the Pete White Well being and Wellness Middle at 4021 South Walker Avenue, close to the Capitol Hill space. A 3rd heart is below building at NE 36th and Lincoln. MAPs 4 features a future fifth Senior Well being and Wellness Middle, plus a scholarship fund for low-income seniors utilizing the senior facilities.
