We just learned recently that our visitors will no longer be able to benefit from a weekly rate and will have to pay $ 5 per day. I'm surprised I haven't seen an ad to this effect in the blog or in the Reporter. May I point out that for one person it is an increase from $ 10 to $ 35 per week. So an increase of 350%! 350%
I contacted Ms Rachesky who told me that it was the decision of the Operation Committee. Ms. Rachesky also explained to me that we pay about $ 150 per month for WPRF and that if we divide by 30 we arrive at the $ 5 per day claimed from our visitors.
I will point out to you that the amount of $ 150 includes more than the facilities that visitors can use and especially that this amount is for two people, two residents. So we're talking more of $ 2.50 per day per person.
When I have one of my children who will visit us with his spouse, we are talking about $ 70 per week to take advantage of the Century Village facilities.$ 70 rather than $ 20.
Was there a consultation? I do not believe. I saw nothing on that. Was it advertised, I dont saw nothing neither.
It's a short-sighted decision taken on the sly in a time of a pandemic at a time when snowbirds that are likely to have visitors are absent.
Can I ask the Operation Committee to review that decision. Maybe 5$ is fair for a single day, but for a week or two or for a month it is too much.
Marc Barriere
