Heather Groll 518-474-5987 | heather.groll@ogs.ny.gov
December 21, 2020
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OGS ANNOUNCES FREE EVENING FITNESS CLASSES AT THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA CONVENTION CENTERParticipants will be required to preregister and follow COVID-19 protocols |
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RoAnn Destito, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner, today announced the return this winter of the popular cold-weather exercise program, Fitness at the Plaza, presented by BlueShield of Northeastern New York. The free workout classes at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center will be conducted from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday from January 5 through March 25. Health and safety protocols aimed at preventing the spread of the Coronavirus will require participants to preregister at www.empirestateplaza.ny.gov for the workout classes and follow social distancing guidelines. Walk-ins will not be permitted to join the classes. “With a commitment to abide by the most up-to-date COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, we at OGS are excited to once again offer free, indoor exercise classes at the Empire State Plaza to help people stay fit throughout the winter months,” Commissioner Destito said. “BlueShield of Northeastern New York continues to be a generous sponsor of healthy activities throughout the year here at the Plaza, and we are grateful for their continued support of Fitness at the Plaza.” “As the health and wellness of the Capital Region remain top priority, BlueShield is proud to partner with Office of General Services to provide access to free fitness classes twice a week for the fourth consecutive year," said Keith Dolan, Regional Executive for BlueShield of Northeastern New York. “Fitness at the Plaza allows the community to safely come together and stay active while maintaining mental and physical health as we approach the winter months and continue to follow safe social distancing protocols.” Fitness at the Plaza classes are free and open to individuals of all ages, regardless of fitness level or experience. The classes will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Classes
Special Protocols for COVID-19 Under the COVID-19 protocols for Fitness at the Plaza:
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