The TLCA Community Center A Multi-Purpose Facility Did you know that in addition to being our meeting and recreation center the facility also serves as our emergency shelter?
Background - The Community Center and Firehouse were designed and built by a talented group of TLCA residents and dedicated on May 30, 1982. It has been used by residents ever since for meetings, parties and community activities. The mere presence of the Tafton Fire Station provides all of us with excellent response should a fire occur in the community and as a side benefit, provides many residents with a significant reduction in their homeowners insurance. In 2013 the TLCA Board formed a task force to determine what would be needed to enable the
center to provide a safe haven for residents in an emergency such as localized or widespread power outages caused by a winter storm or similar event. In 2014 the Task Force made its recommendations and funds were budgeted for 2015 improvements. These improvements were completed in 2015 and included an emergency generator, a split system heat and air conditioning (HVAC) unit and WIFI (open network). In 2016, the Public Works Committee, in conjunction with the Budget and Finance Committee, designed and estimated costs for
modifying the Center with the addition of a fitness room. This addition, which also included a renovation of the Community room, was completed in 2017 through the efforts of volunteers and our maintenance team. This renovation included the addition of new counters and cabinets, refrigerator and stove upgrades, cable TV and DVD player, a second split system HVAC unit and of course aerobic and strength-building fitness equipment. An interior and exterior makeover was completed the following year which included a fresh paint job and improved
lighting. Work on the outside drainage in the front of the building led to new siding to match our Chalet, an attractive wooden sign out front, and a stone-bordered garden to honor the five branches of the Military Service.
Our Community Center is truly a multi-purpose facility. If you ever lose power or heat and need a safe place to go to get warm (or cool) and use electricity to charge your phone or connect to the internet, the Community Center is available to meet that need. If the building is locked, you can always call Public Safety for assistance. (570-241-5022)
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