For years, I have been cutting through Schomberg to get to another town or city. It is in the township of King. It's a part of York region. Markham, where I live, also is a part of this region.
I was finally eligible to book both my COVID-19 vaccination appointments. My options were to find a pharmacy that had vaccine appointments available, do a drive-thru shot clinic in Whitchurch-Stouffville, or come to a clinic set up at Trisan Centre.
My options looked bleak at first. I was on the waiting list at three different pharmacies near me. All appointments at the drive-thru clinic in Whitchurch-Stouffville were booked. The clinic at Trisan Centre had lots of appointments available. I was so relieved! I booked both appointments online through York region's site and was good.
I took half the day off from work to come here today. I was impressed by how organized and friendly all staff were. It was easy finding this place. I was first greeted by a woman who conducted triage with each car coming into the parking lot. I learned that there were two lineups: walk-ins and appointments.
Since I fell into the appointments category, I was instructed to swing to the back left of the building and line up on the other side of the tent. The lineup that I saw speaking to the woman was the walk-in one.
I headed into the lineup and waited. It was a gorgeous 20C outside. I had absorbed more vitamin D in line than I probably did all winter last year. While waiting, a female staff member asked me to fill out the King screening set of questions online. It was straightforward.
When I finally got to the entrance, I spoke with a woman who found my name on her list after asking when my appointment was. She then asked me to walk through the doors. Another woman asked me to sanitize my hands.
I then met up with a man who wanted to see my screening results. I was good. He pointed me over to a man who would take my health card information, ask a few more questions, and then gave me the nod to head inside the hockey arena that is now a vaccination clinic.
It has been over a year since I have set foot in any hockey arena. It felt good. Trisan Centre is home to the Schomberg Cougars (minor hockey). The arena is pretty cool with plexiglass dividers in the seating areas. They may not make folks who are afraid of heights or something comfortable, but I liked the modern, open vibe that they gave.
Everyone was nice and professional. I got to vaccine station 8 and had the nicest medical doctor, Wasan, who asked me some more screening questions. She then asked me which arm I wanted the vaccine and she did a wonderful job explaining everything to me as I got my shot.
I sat in the observation area for fifteen minutes. I then headed to my car and headed home.
I felt safe and great afterwards. Doors were open at the arena, so there was lots of ventilation. Hand sanitizer was everywhere. Chairs were constantly being sanitized. All precautions were being taken.
It has been roughly seven hours since I had my shot. I don't have any soreness in my arm. I do have a dull, mild headache, which is a side effect and is nearly gone.
I would love to check out a hockey game here when things are back to normal. In the meantime, Trisan Centre is a perfect vaccine clinic for York region. The drive was relaxing and I can finally say that I've been to Schomberg!
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