With the school year proper starting tomorrow, we are back to our regular routines of setting up and packing away training mats each session that we are training in at the MEAC. We are also unable to guarantee that we can access the hall until after 6 pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights due to after hours school care running in the MEAC.
Could I again ask that everyone who attends 6pm sessions to make an effort to be there on time so that we can manage the set up as efficiently as possible. And I commend those that automatically help to set up or pack away the mats even if you are not involved in a session that uses them as it is a solid sign of community building and sense of responsibility for the shared space. Many hands and all of that …
If you find moving the mats too difficult, there are other preparatory tasks such as sweeping the floor, and opening (or closing) the windows/louvers that can be undertaken to speed up the start/end of class for everyone. So please, be attentive and look to see how you can help rather than wait to be asked.
For my part, I will attempt to get classes underway by 6.10 pm and no later than 6.15 pm.
I’ll look forward to seeing everyone this week, especially a number of new faces that have indicated they will be along for their first sessions!