The Dragon's Head Blog
Beginner Weekend and Interfaith Harmony in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Fifty people joined in a weekend beginner class on Jan 27th and 28th, enjoying two invigorating days of learning, eating and working together. On Sunday we had an addition to the day as 12 guests joined us as part of World Interfaith Harmony Week in Halifax. Many people around the city will be visiting various […]
Young at Heart in Toronto, Canada
At Toronto’s North York location we celebrated the 95th birthday of participant Margaret Day. Margaret started practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts seven years ago and she is grateful for all that is has done for her, mainly improved balance and increased strength, as well as making many new friends. Last summer Margaret had a […]
Beginners‘ Weekend in Colchester, Great Britain
Over 130 participants travelled to the European Centre in Colchester, Essex from as far afield as Cardiff, Southampton, and Northampton to take part in a beginners‘ weekend of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. Here is what some of the participants said about their first visit to the centre: The kindness of the people made it a […]
Looking Back and Looking Forward in Winnipeg, Manitoba
As we look forward to 2018, we find ourselves looking back at a significant event. We celebrated a happy milestone as a branch. We welcomed participants and guests to our 35th anniversary celebrations on Friday, October 13, 2017. Our practice hall at 401 Henderson Highway in Winnipeg, Manitoba was transformed into a gathering space for […]
Close Encounters of the Dragon Kind (in Brampton, Ontario)
We all know about the dragon, many participants have practiced at the Centre and other locations and have also helped dance the dragons at Awareness Day, in lots of parades and festivals all around the world. Our dragons are all sleeping now, however soon, most likely in April they will awaken from their slumber when […]
Hsing-I at International Center in Florida, Part II
We all had loads of fun and we thank our leaders Marsha Eberhardt and Sean Dennison. Here are a few comments from some of the participants. I am struck from the very first move how internal it is. I can feel how it’s opening my back“ All the sets we learn bring me […]
Hsing-I Class at International Center in Florida
Participants from all around the world are happy to learn Hsing-I together at our new International Center in Dunedin, Florida. The workshop started with a talk from Andrew with examples from kitchen training using images of wringing dishcloths to better understand the importance of rotation in toryus. We are learning how to do toryus in […]
Chinese New Year Banquet – International Center Florida, Saturday, January 13th
Our Chinese New Year Banquet was held as a Brunch, this year at the Dunedin Country Club in Dunedin, Florida. 225 participants joined local politicians, leaders and Mainsail representatives to welcome in the New Year.
A Different Beginning in Helmond, Holland
Silence. Surprise. Expectation. Cosy atmosphere. Djambe followed by a group of voices singing Evening rise, spirit come… . That’s how we welcomed 2018 in the Netherlands, last January 5th, at 08:00PM at the Taoist Tai Chi Centre in Helmond … with a new year concert! For two months we called out for hidden talents among members […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes from Poland
The magic of the Christmas Eve evening last Friday at the Wrocław club slowed down time. There were 30 people sitting at the tables, piled high with home-made delicacies. Traditionally, the president greeted all of the members with warm wishes and sharing the holy wafer. These are the most touching moments in which our hearts […]
Beginners‘ Weekend in Budapest, Hungary
The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Hungary held its fourth intensive beginners‘ weekend at the clubhouse in Budapest. There were 26 participants at the event, four of those newly joined the Society and four of them were returners. Not only long-standing members came to help and learn, but some were very “fresh” – not even […]
Forever Young in Pleasant Hill, California
Forever young is how we were inspired to feel during our recent international workshop in Pleasant Hill, California. The program was offered by our guest instructor Executive Director of the International Taoist Tai chi Society, Andrew Hung. Many attendees at the workshop were newer students. Andrew addressed their questions in encouraging and helpful ways. […]
Quebec City Branch cooks pies for Relais d’Espérance Community
The joy of giving … despite the storm! (la version française suit) For several years, participants from the Quebec Branch have been meeting monthly to offer a substantial meal to more than 125 people poor and isolated who attend the Relais d’Espérance Community organization. In December, it is normally the Lac-Saint-Jean participants who travel two […]
One Hundred and Eight Kindness Kits for Charity in Arizona
Participants from the Taoist Tai Chi Society from Arizona and Denver made 108 Kindness Kits for Circle the City. Circle the City is a non‐profit community health organization dedicated to providing high quality, holistic healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Arizona. These kits are distributed in parks and through other social service agencies as a way […]
Etobicoke and Brampton Holiday Season Lunch and Bake Sale, December 16th, 2017
Appetizing aromas and delectable sweetness wafted through the practice room as the Etobicoke location held a Holiday Season pot luck lunch and bake sale on December 16th followed by the Brampton location bake sale on December 17th. We are so fortunate to have many talented participants in our Society with great cooking and baking skills […]
Holiday Gala Report from Portland, Oregon
The Portland branch kicked off the holiday season with its annual Saturday afternoon holiday gala. The turnout for the luncheon was the largest yet. We worked together to set up and decorate tables, cook the entrees and arrange the bountiful food. The branch provided the entree (salmon and a tofu dish) and the participants brought salads, sides […]
Etobicoke Location hosts Feed the Homeless Classes, December 10th, 2017
On Sunday December 10th many participants from numerous Toronto Branch Locations gathered at the Etobicoke club for three Feed the Homeless morning classes, taught by Etobicoke continuing instructors. During the afternoon, the Toronto Instructor Committee represented by Barb Taylor, Catherine Ip and Leigh Frazer, led the Instructor Training session. We began with a set, worked […]
Annual Holiday Potluck in Windsor, Ontario
Just a short time before Christmas and all throughout the Windsor branch over 100 participants, family and friends got together for a home-cooked meal prepared by all. The Windsor Banjos played softly while 31 children danced and sang while making crafts throughout the day. As Santa arrived they jumped and they cheered awaiting their turn […]
Group Class at Cooksville United, Mississauga, on December 2nd, 2017
On Saturday, December 2nd many participants from the Mississauga, Etobicoke and Brampton locations joined together and attended class at the Cooksville United Church. The room was full of both beginner and continuing students and the instructor asked everyone to work together as we did our foundation exercises, completed the set and practiced a series of […]
Annual Holiday Banquet, Richmond Hill, November 29th, 2017
Many participants gathered at the Dragon Boat Cuisine in Richmond Hill, Ontario for the annual Holiday Season Banquet. We were honoured to have in attendance many esteemed guests, including representatives and delegates of the Canadian Federal, Ontario Provincial and Municipal Governments of Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Newmarket, FLK President Marsha Eberhardt, and FLK […]
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