Renovation Nears Completion

August 29, 2014

Thank you to everyone for your patience as we improve TEL HI’s facility. Undertaking construction work while continuing to serve 600 people a day is not easy. So we’re excited to update you on the progress–and invite you to our big Open House on September 11.

Gymnasium Now Open

renovated gymThe new gym reopened on August 25 and is already in full use with newly sanded wood floors, new game lines, and relocated basketball hoops for a regulation-size court. New scoreboards are still on their way, but everyone, from our preschoolers to our seniors, is enjoying the renovated space. We look forward to increasing rentals of the new gym, which will also generate revenue to support our programs.

Garden Redesign

Wondering what those silver containers in the garden are? They’re our new planter beds, which used to be horse troughs. Once the new casters arrive, we’ll install them on the planter beds to give them maximum mobility when we need to create space for programs and private events.

We’ve moved the green house, created an alternate entryway, and expanded the cement area to allow more people to enjoy the garden. Our summer camp students and seniors have already been taking advantage of the redesigned space during the last few weeks of summer. You’ll also notice more open light in the garden, since we’ve pruned the magnolia trees and installed planting areas around the perimeter.

Preschool Set to Open

Our new preschool classroom is set to open September 2. The classroom was completely renovated to provide a more spacious, functional environment. New flooring, bathrooms, and lighting fixtures created a space that minimizes the need for custodial maintenance and upkeep. This gives our teachers more time to interact with and support our kids. As always, our students receive the best we have to offer, which now includes new furniture, equipment, and supplies.

Thank you again to everyone for enduring all of the facility changes at TEL HI. We are grateful to have a new space that will better serve all the people and families of our community. Stay tuned for details about the TEL HI Open House on September 11, when we’re inviting you to visit your new and improved neighborhood center!

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