You have probably heard by now that the C.D.C. is saying it is safe for fully vaccinated people to take their masks off in most indoor settings. We are thrilled by what this means!  As we continue heading in the direction towards full capacity in-person programming, we look forward to more and more intimacy and presence of being together again face-to-face as a Sangha. 

Therefore, starting Sunday, May 16 we warmly invite all FCM members who are fully vaccinated to please attend in person without masks.  For those members who would like to attend but have not yet received full vaccination, we ask that you please continue to wear a mask in the Meditation Hall and practicing social distancing.

Please register to attend this Sunday. Please read and agree to the new FCM COVID Safety Protocols updated 5/14/21, before you register.

FCM COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

(updated 5/14/21)

Following latest CDC Federal guidance, the Florida Community of Mindfulness is no longer requiring masks and social distancing indoors or outdoors for those FCM members fully vaccinated. 

We encourage all members to get vaccinated unless medically contraindicated.

If you are not fully vaccinated, the following protocols are still in place as preventive measures as per CDC guidelines:

1.     Hand hygiene(wash hands or use hand sanitizer.)

2.     Observe social (physical) distancing (6 feet distancing or greater) both inside and outside our buildings.

3.     Bring and wear your own mask: All visitors that are not fully vaccinated will wear a mask inside the buildings if 1) there is a possibility of being within 6 feet of another, or 2) they will be engaged in walking mediation or other movements with others present. Visitors working outside the buildings will wear a mask if they will be within 6 feet of another person. If you forget your mask, FCM may have extras and be able to provide one for you.

4.     Please do not come to the Center if you have recently been tested positive for COVID- 19, if you think you may have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19, or you are currently experiencing any COVID-19 signs or symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, muscle aches, loss of sense of smell or taste; or any signs of sickness.

NOTES for everyone: 

At this time we are only accepting FCM members into the meditation hall for events. We hope to open up to families, friends and newcomers in the near future.

We ask that everyone, even those fully vaccinated continue to practice hand hygiene measures. Please help us to keep surfaces clean through hand hygiene and by helping to clean all common areas surfaces (doorknobs, toilets, faucets, sinks, teamaker, cups etc.). 

If you have any questions please contact David Braasch at davidcbraasch@gmail.com.

Thank you and we look forward to sharing in practice at the Tampa Meditation Hall!