Start with a stretch. There are LOTS of videos to sample. Here's one that's gonna make you feel great, relaxed, and peaceful. These gentle moves are good for everyone, you can do these in bed!
Then, when the sun comes out, take a stroll outside. Pick a weed if you're cruising your yard. Wave don't hug if you're out in the neighborhood.
Here's a New Line Dance to consider, and even practice at home. Many of you already know this one, but we haven't done it at Dillards . . . yet. There's a really fun little swivel turn. Don't tip over! Looking forward to dancing this one together when we get back to busy lives. Until then - hey, take it easy.
32 Form Taiji - another beautiful and peaceful combination form. George's group, now led by Jenny and friends (meets by Penney's), has practiced this form for a long time. Tues-Thurs-Sat group at Dillard's is now learning this one. The video shows the wonderful Sifu Amin Wu doing the form so you can get a feel for it -- maybe try it -- at home. Looking forward to floating through this and other group practices when we meet again. Stay safe.
The governor has spoken, time to pay attention. The mall will likely be fully closed within a few days. Until then walking may be permitted, but there will be NO EXERCISE GROUPS until this order is lifted.
“This is not a permanent state, this is a moment in time,” the Governor has said. “We will look back at these decisions as pivotal.”
Note that the orders did not bar residents from leaving their homes, and they encouraged people to take walks, as long as they stay six feet apart, and visit grocery stores. Check out the mall walk videos and follow along at home.
Health care workers, essential municipal workers such as bus drivers and others will still be working.
For all of you - be wise and be well. Looking forward to seeing you all back at the mall soon.
New temporarily shortened mall hours start tomorrow, March 18, 2020. Weberstown management is making every effort to flatten the Covid-19 curve while continuing to serve the community. Watch for more changes to come.
Meanwhile, walking hours have moved to 9-11 am (from 8-10). The door to Dillard's court may continue to open at 8:30 am, or next change may be to keep the mall entirely closed until 9.
Everyone's cooperation during this emergency is appreciated. We all look forward to returning to normal. Collective goodwill will get us there quicker :-).
Advice for all and especially elderly & infirm is to STAY HOME.
The Mall is still opening at 7:30 (Dillards door only) for walkers. The halls are mostly empty so if you do want to take a walk, social distancing no problem.
Most of the exercise groups have taken the rest of March (at least) off as we await more guidance and hopefully some good news from the Center for Disease Control. I'm still coming in (for now) for a little dancing and exercise - again with SOCIAL DISTANCING. Please do NOT join us if you have any symptoms. Please make use of hand sanitizer (available at all entrances) if you do join us.
Take care now, and we'll all be able to resume normal activities sooner.
Weberstown has been experiencing some problems*. To keep everyone safe, the mall is changing their early-opening protocol. Only ONE DOOR will open at 7:30 AM -- the door into the Dillard's Court. Other doors will be opening at 8 AM. If you like to come in early, just plan to park near the Dillard's entrance. If you find other doors locked at 8, be patient, the morning crew is on it's way.
FYI -- At least 2 of our morning exercise groups have been victimized by "snatch & grab" thefts. Turns out these early birds (hopefully soon "jail birds") also break into mall businesses. They are quick and quiet, prying doors and drawers open with little noise, taking what they want, and exiting. So when you notice someone inside a store, they may - or may NOT - just be an early-worker preparing for opening. The need for the mall to get better control of the extensive mall footprint, with small morning crew, while still accommodating mall walkers, has led to our one-door-only-at-7:30 compromise.
Please note that mall walkers are NOT expected to get involved in security issues. At the same time, you may want to alert security to things you see that don't seem quite right, or you may need security at some point.
Mall Security can be reached at: 477-8810. You may want to program that number into your phones.
Opening time at 7:30 is being adjusted. I'll get more detailed information on that posted ASAP.
MEANWHILE: We're all paying attention and playing it safe with elbow and toe bump greetings. Have you noticed though, that the Mall has very kindly provided hand sanitizing stations at every entrance! We want everyone to stay healthy while you stay healthy :-).
