Arlington Gently Ventures into Phase 2 Reopening
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Arlington Gently Ventures into Phase 2 Reopening

A YMCA Tai Chi class is held in the Central Library parking lot.

A YMCA Tai Chi class is held in the Central Library parking lot. Photo by Shirley Ruhe.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

David, manager of Jon David Salon at Lee Heights Shopping Center, is running the shop at 50 percent with customers sitting in every other chair in two separate rooms. He says they wash the capes and wipe down the chairs “and everything” between customers.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

Evan McGurrin, manager of Upton Hill Regional Park on Wilson Blvd., is checking the batting cages which are set to open in a couple of hours on Friday, June 12 as part of phase two park facilities. The miniature golf course opened last week, and the trails have been refurbished as more people have been relaxing outside. But McGurrin says the outdoor swimming pool will not open this season. He says they will ask customers to wear masks and all staff will be wearing them as well.

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Photo by Pat McGeehan

Tuckahoe Recreation Club expanded its availability for laps and diving, indoor and outdoor fitness equipment, and sunbathing. They have issued a strict set of guidelines, including wearing masks when entering and leaving, reservation of time slots, and a self-administered health survey the day they come.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

The gelato case sits empty at the Italian Store on Washington Blvd. but this three-year-old has lucked out with an entire pint of gelato from the frozen food section. Eighty percent of the current business is curbside delivery, but as part of phase two they have made indoor window counter space available with bar stools situated six feet apart and opened up outdoor tables on the patio and in the parking lot in case customers want to eat their subs outside.