Commission approves yoga classes proposal but removes mid‑March start date

The Depoe Bay Parks and Recreation Commission voted March 10 to approve a proposal to offer regular yoga classes at the community hall, but amended the proposal to delete a firm mid‑March start date and to mark days and times "to be determined" pending instructor and facility availability. The commission moved approval after reviewing survey results and discussing instructor fees and logistics.

A committee member who presented the survey results said, "Of those who responded, nine of them expressed a preference for chair yoga over mat," and noted most respondents preferred morning sessions. Commissioners discussed instructor arrangements, including a prior request reported by the presenter that an instructor had asked for a $50 per‑class fee for showing up (not charged per student), and talked through a plan to reduce per‑person cost if attendance reaches roughly ten regular participants. City staff confirmed the city insurance would cover the activity. S1 called for a voice vote after an amendment to remove the mid‑March start and the ayes carried. The commission directed staff and commissioners with instructor contacts to coordinate schedules; final start dates and session times will be set after those confirmations.