The Kennett Y is up and running

Today I returned to the Kennett YMCA, one of my homes away from home, for the first time since they closed down in March due to the pandemic.
Monday, June 29, was the first day they were officially up and running, although over the weekend there was a "soft opening" for people who had kept their membership dues paid up during the shutdown.

This timely slogan is on the T-shirt given to early visitors.

"Welcome Back! We Missed You," said the white sign out front. A sign closer to the entry doors said that by entering, you promise that you aren't feeling sick and aren't putting others at risk. The two center doors are locked, while the other two are designated as entry or exit. You have to wear a mask in the lobby, although you're allowed to remove it while working out.
The check-in procedure is a little different than usual. The desk is surrounded by clear plastic sheets to separate the staffers from the members. You scan in your card and they take your forehead temperature before letting you enter. How great it was to see Mary and Jeannie -- both of whom seemed to remember everybody's names after all these weeks!
The Y is reopening gradually, so the indoor track, the locker rooms, the smaller gym, the cycling room, and the pools are still shut. Group exercise classes are being held in the north half of the gymnasium (with dots on the floor indicating where you're supposed to stand for safe distancing), and you have to reserve your spot in advance via the Y's app. 
To allow for social distancing, half of the cardio equipment has been moved to the south half of the gym. The rest is still in the cardio room. The HIIT area and the weight-lifting room are open, again with the equipment spread out. 
There are no magazines to read anymore, and there are a lot of signs posted with safety reminders. Visitors were good about wiping down their equipment with paper towels.
During my mid-afternoon visit there weren't many other visitors -- a bunch of teens in the weight room, maybe half-a-dozen folks like me using the treadmills and rowing machines, one woman stretching on a mat in a far corner of the gym. 
Later this week I'll visit the Jennersville Y and let you know the situation there.