It says in the Recreation News(or at least it used too, haven't looked lately) that NO ONE is supposed to "save seats" for groups of people. I would certainly hope that the chair you are using would be safe. Maybe someone sitting close by would "watch over" your chair until you finished the dance if you asked them.
I personally wish that TV would do away with providing the chairs at all , and just have everyone bring their own-it would eliminate the "saving" problem. For those who truly cannot carry their own chair, maybe have a few chairs there that people could get for a refundable dollar deposit or something. they could have one of the guys who sets up the chairs now be there to collect the money. It would certainly save TV some money, which in turn might keep them from raising the amenities fees. It is ridiculous for people to go to the square early in the morning and 'save" 40 chairs for the special events like the Christmas program. And then 1 0r 2 people watch over the chairs. The people who are trying to be considerate show up and wait in their seats-which are WAY in the back because all the "saved chairs have the best view--they get to see bunches of people show up about 10 mins before the show starts, and sit down in the best seats. This is extremely rude IMO. We quit going to the Christmas tree lighting because of all of the rude drunk people who for many reasons take away from the true spirit of the ceremony. I know this post may make a lot of people angry, but it is the way it is.
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