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International Center Florida – Quilt Fundraiser
Judy Lever-Duffy from the Key Largo/Miami Branch has generously donated a Florida themed quilt to raise money for the International Center. The quilt will be auctioned off at the November International Workshops in Florida.
New England Branch Regional Workshop June 13 – 14, 2015
On June 13 and14, we enjoyed a wonderful spring weekend in historic Exeter, NH for the New England Branch Regional Workshop. Exeter served as New Hampshire’s Revolutionary War Capital. George Washington once spent a night in Folsom Tavern where our Saturday lunch was held and President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in 1860 at the […]
A Golden Opportunity!
Tooling Up for Restorations at the Fenway – an eventful morning! Kicking off the commencement of our renovations of the Historic Fenway Hotel building in Dunedin, FL was the event of our day! The City’s sincere interest was felt immediately as Dunedin City Mayor Julie Ward-Bulalski joined our welcoming committee in the front of the Fenway. […]
Toledo, Ohio Celebrates 25 Years
On the weekend of May 29-30 the Toledo, OH USA branch celebrated their 25 years of practicing the Taoist Tai Chi® Arts by having a weekend of activity. On Friday evening we started by doing a round of 108 Move Sets, then we enjoyed a delicious Chinese meal. On Saturday we continued doing Sets until […]
Pleasant Hill, CA – International Weekend Workshop
On Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st a workshop was held at the Pleasant Hill Center of the San Francisco Bay Area Branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA. Our guest instructor was Tony Kwong. There were over 60 enthusiastic attendees from San Diego, Portland, Denver, the Vancouver area, Phoenix and […]
Dunedin leaders visit us in Toronto
A group of leaders from Dunedin, the site of our new International Centre in Florida, has visited us in Toronto. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism president Marsha Eberhardt and executive director Andrew Hung gave the American group a warm welcome, hosting them to a dim sum lunch before a tour of our headquarters at […]
Fête nationale du Québec celebrated in Tallahassee, FL
In the spirit of all cultures moving together in harmony, the Tallahassee Branch joined their brothers and sisters in Quebec in celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. On Tuesday night 20 folks enjoyed the regular dinner before the weekly Branch Class. Homemade Habitant Pea Soup (the first time I’ve had it other than from a can), fresh homemade […]
The Making of an Artistic Dragon Bike Rack- Fenway Update
Dunedin Artistic Bike Rack Collection Continues To Grow with the emergence of the Chinese dragon bike rack created by local metal artist and arc welder, Bill Coleman, in red below. Bill established the Institute of Creative Arts to support the local community. Visitors to Dunedin notice his unique bike racks all around the city. They […]
International Center – Fenway Update
Today the 5 acre International Center – Fenway property received a makeover in preparation for the start of interior and exterior framing. A 6 foot construction fence now surrounds the “A” Building and adjacent parking areas. Once the framing is complete a new roof and windows will be installed. Many neighbors wanted to know if we […]
Tai Chi Sword at the International Centre in Florida
The International Centre in Florida hosted its first Tai Chi Sword Workshop with 114 participants. Over the three days, the workshop participants enjoyed practicing the Sword set both indoors and outdoors. As there was such a good turn out, it was sometimes necessary to separate into two groups to accommodate the swords! The workshop leader, Karen […]
Update from the International Center Florida
The Plan The new International Center is a five acre property made up of four structures. The main building, at the Fenway, called Building “A” will have a grand lobby, meeting room, dining room, a kitchen and 102 rooms for accommodations. Building “B” because of its condition had to be demolished shortly after purchase. Building “C” is a […]
Kentucky, USA Location Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Kentucky Location celebrated their 25th anniversary on Saturday, May 16th with 68 members attending from Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. We enjoyed a day long intensive with Sean Dennison and some good ole Southern hospitality, Kentucky traditional picnic feast of Smoked BBQ, Derby Pie and Sweet tea. Thank you Mr. Moy for your legacy.
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