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Originally Posted by Edward III
Given the exponential growth of the Villages; in order to participate in many very popular Resident volunteer instructor classes such as Yoga, Stretch, Water Aerobics etc (insert your own choices) I have found it necessary to arrive at least 40 to 60 minutes early to secure an available space. Some are so crowded that Spiderman skills would be handy.Having benefited from and witnessed many Resident volunteer Instructors talent, time spent, skills, expertise, and devotion to their subject matter; what better way to increase the available number of skilled Resident instructors by considering a Waiver of Amenity fee for those individuals. Recreational employees facilitate the use of specific areas for the Resident Instructors, attendance is always electronically monitored. Villages should consider a solution. (Note- I'm not an instructor or married to one)  |
The volunteers here are not really "supposed" to make money on their activities, or expected to profit financially and I find that very good. This is sometimes umm "circumvented" by instructors selling supplies and grateful class members often will gift them at Christmas.( A paltry repayment for their dedication.) I have had instructors here in Colored Pencil and in Ceramics that were in their eighties and made the classes so welcoming and so much fun and I learned so much from them. There just aren't words to thank them for their great dedication.
The Lifelong Learning College was a great place to learn at a very low dollar amount, but that was ruined by some lawyer trying to make money and Pfft it was gone. Even the best things on earth are sometimes ruined by greed. But MANY good things are still going strong here because of the selflessness and dedication of many wonderful skilled people who volunteer to teach us and head up our groups.