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Tai Chi and Qigong Update, March 2022

Dear All,

I hope you're doing well. For those of you who haven't been at online classes, I wanted to give you a quick update on the state of in-person classes. Basically, the theme of the moment is: not yet, but maybe soon?

I'm sure we're all eager for things to return to some semblance of normalcy. With the province lifting safety measures, things are going to be in a state of flux. The main challenge to reopening right now is that, while key stats have been improving, I don't have confidence they will continue to move in the right direction throughout March, or improve as much as they need to in order for us to meet and work out together safely.

So, we need to wait and see, and be patient for a while longer. I'm optimistic that if we time this wisely, we can reconvene without disruptions. My other aim is to reopen at a time when we don't need to restrict numbers as much as we did in November and December. This will ease pressure on all of us, so we can come together without worrying about whether there will be space for everyone in class.

I'm looking at a possible reopening in April, if hospitalisations, deaths, positivity rates, and wastewater measures fall sufficiently throughout March. Otherwise (and more likely) it'll be May. With warmer weather, I'm hopeful that numbers will naturally improve. Worst case scenario, we could meet for outdoor classes in May and throughout the summer.

I will be making a decision about April by March 21st. If you don't hear from me by then, look for an announcement about May. That will come by April 21st.

Thank you all so much for continuing to be patient. If you have any questions or concerns, or feedback about any of the above, I'm happy to hear it. My main concern is that you are all well and safe, and that we can enjoy ourselves when it's time to meet in person again.

Cheers,
Melissa.
p.s. as you know if you've been attending online, I've been tweaking the schedule. The current online schedule is below.


The Online Schedule
Monday
Qigong 1-2 pm
Tai Chi and Lok Hup Ba Fa 2-3 pm

Thursday
Qigong 6:30-8pm
***First Thursday of the month: sitting meditation instruction and practice included in class***

Saturday
Tai Chi Beginners 1-2 pm
Other Forms Review 2-3 pm

TO ATTEND
Contact me at smithmk2@gmail.com for the Zoom link. If you've attended in the past, it's the same link I've used before.

FEES
$60 / month or $15 / class, payable by etransfer to smithmk2@gmail.com. I'm waiving HST while classes are online. Please pay me directly until we're back to in-person classes again.