Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1750312)

My concern about the pools is that what you suggest would require full time monitoring, i.e., an employee stationed at every pool all the time it is open. My experience in this type of situation is that less than that would mean a roving monitor who would stop by, warn people they were too close, perhaps move the seating back to proper distances, then leave. Whereupon, everything would revert back to the way it was. People told to leave for violating the restrictions would simply go out, wait for the monitor to leave, then return. If they are confronted by other pool users, then we have a potential for real conflict.

I hope I'm wrong about the ability of the residents to handle a step by step reopening, but reading comments about golf, pickleball, and other activities on TOTV doesn't fill me with confidence.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1750203)

A few things:

Pickleball, bocci, archery, and tennis courts, with scheduled time only - if you're not assigned a time, and you're not one of the actual players, you can't play or attend to watch. No tournaments. Using ONLY your own equipment - the Villages equipment would still be locked away, at least for now. - for transparency purposes: I'm a member of the Archery club. I would still not be able to use the range, because I don't own my own equipment. Under the circumstances, I'm okay with that. Perhaps the clubs would consider extending our yearly membership another couple of months. That'd be great but not something I'd expect.

The pools - all of them. Under very strict conditions: chairs 6-8 feet apart, anyone caught trying to move them closer is asked to leave. If you want to just stand there and soak and yap with each other in the water, that's fine - 6 feet apart. If you try getting closer, you will be asked to leave. Jacuzzis - closed until further notice. If you congregate within the pool area closer than 6 feet apart, you will be asked to leave.

ALL of the above: resident IDs only (including tenants with resident IDs) and authorized care-takers of disabled residents. No visitors.

Rec centers could be made available for clubs that have few enough people in it, that even if EVERYONE in the club showed up, they would still be 6 feet apart in the meeting room. Again - no visitors, no one who isn't a club member allowed - no "new member recruitment lunches."

No one gets a second chance, no exceptions.

Originally Posted by RaytheBarber (Post 1750461)

I am a Barber at Leslies Barbershop and I agree we need to go back to work and provide service for those in need...We are no different than Doctors/Nurses who are in your face. Went to Doctor last week neither Doc or nurse was wearing mask or glove. We have been out of work long enough. Come see this Marine vet Barber when we re-open

Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 1750489)

I agree re: barbers, stylists and nail techs. Others have stated how this could be managed. My opinion on nail techs is that it's a necessary service for the aging population. Oh, I know some will jump on me for this. They wouldn't have to polish but do the other things. Pedicures for some people is a necessary thing for health. Making sure there isn't
cracks in the heals, doing the nail trimming properly etc. Along with many, I could use a hair-cut as well. Maybe these are 1st world issues but nonetheless would like to see these businesses back to work (which is a necessity to the economy).

I would most definitely be wearing my mask and gloves. I don't get manicures!!

Originally Posted by Rosie1950 (Post 1750490)

I saw in yesterday’s edition of the DS that Big Bobs 💈 is opening on May 1st. Maybe he knows something U don’t. I would check with the local health or whoever licensed U.

Originally Posted by Rosie1950 (Post 1750490)

I saw in yesterday’s edition of the DS that Big Bobs 💈 is opening on May 1st. Maybe he knows something U don’t. I would check with the local health or whoever licensed U.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1750465)

It would absolutely require an actual monitor stationed at the pools. It would mean re-training some employees who are in other low-paying positions that are currently closed because of the virus - and giving them back a job. There are hundreds of Villages employees out of work right now. I'd love to see some of them return to work - but doing jobs that are needed during this crisis. Like pool monitors at every pool. They could take 4-5 hour shifts, and the pools could have somewhat reduced hours. Mornings are usually the coolest time of day, and mid-late afternoon hours are usually the hottest. So maybe the pools wouldn't open until 10AM, and close at 6pm. Gives everyone a chance to cool off and be in the presence of other human beings, without forcing a crowding situation. And gives jobs back to some of the low-wage workers who otherwise would currently be unemployed.

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq (Post 1750537)

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1750468)

When you get a chance contact the office of the governor and express your thoughts.
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