In Australia, we've always had all-day classes. We also do have quite a few members with health and aging problems.
Classes start at 9.30 a.m., with a 20 minute break for morning tea about 10.30 a.m., and an hour for lunch at 12.30. Classes resume at 1.30 p.m. and run till 3.30 p.m. So the day is actually "broken up" into time-slots of concentration of an hour before morning tea, about an hour and a half before lunch, and 2 hours in the afternoon. Certainly, if you need to concentrate for six hours straight without a break, it'd be difficult, but surely there will be breaks planned in these whole-day classes??? Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) "Panza, Robin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can understand that some people (in addition to you) may have trouble with all-day classes, and those people will be penalized this year by the change in schedule. However, just because something works for one, that doesn't mean it's not broken by others' standards. I found it quite frustrating having only half-day instruction. If I wanted to take more than one class, it meant "changing gears" mentally, owning and transporting two complete sets of equipment, and having the projects conflict as far as what to do during off-time. I rather like the idea of having one class all-day for 2 days, followed by a different class all-day for two days. I can use the same equipment for the second class, which means I pack half as much. I can think only about that class and not get those instructions muddled with the other, which means I'll get more out of each class. I'm not convinced this year's plan is the best, but I'm willing to give it a try. If it turns out well, then great--those who had problems with the former format will have finally had their needs fulfilled. If it turns out dismally, I'll be glad it wasn't my decision and hope future committees learn from the experience. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personals.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Personals New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
