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Central Region Program at the International Centre in Orangeville

Central Region Program at the International Centre in Orangeville

There were 120 participants who spent the last weekend in May, 2017 attending a central region program at the International Centre near Orangeville, Ontario. Program leaders John Balinski and Jim Gazzard emphasized the importance of learning by watching so that we can disengage our “thinking” mind and access our “feeling” mind. Although the weekend started […]
International Workshop in Denver, Colorado

International Workshop in Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado hosted just under 100 participants for the June 10-11 international workshop with Tony Kwong. We started with an invigorating session of tor-yus and then another one of dan-yus. Next,Tony led us through the first 17 moves of the set. Later, he surprised us by asking the group “what move in the set do […]
Chanting for Health in Costa Rica

Chanting for Health in Costa Rica

During the last fortnight we were fortunate to have two opportunities to explore chanting for health in two-hour sessions on Saturday afternoons. We chant sutras twice a week at the clubhouse, but these sessions provide another type of opportunity to gain an introduction to these arts. For some it was the first experience of chanting […]
Instructor Training Meeting in Stratford, Canada

Instructor Training Meeting in Stratford, Canada

  A sunny afternoon in early June found 56 participants from the southwest Ontario area performing a tai chi set outdoors for all passersby to enjoy. The southwest instructor meeting started with the set and then moved back inside to engage in discussions on donations,the Eight Virtues and the health recovery program. Each of the […]
Renovating the Southern European Centre

Renovating the Southern European Centre

It was a busy weekend at the Southern European Centre: a rich intensive with around 30 members from different branches, followed by a refreshing and nutritious meal. And for the rest of the weekend, many helping hands to finish clearing things up so all the areas are ready for the renovations. But, of course, we still […]
The Depth Of Simplicity in Costa Rica

The Depth Of Simplicity in Costa Rica

How many times have we heard elbows down? How many times have we heard push up or hands first? Not enough we hope, as there is always more. There is a profoundness in the simplicity of instruction that can help connect the dots of what we have been working on during a period of time. […]
Marathon of Moves in Vancouver, Canada

Marathon of Moves in Vancouver, Canada

The Vancouver branch raised approximately $800 during our Marathon of Moves event on May 18. Seventy people participated in the day, which involved 10.5 hours of continuous sets at the Pacific Region Centre. People came and went, with as few as two or three people doing sets, and as many as 25, and always a […]
Theatre and Tai Chi in Stratford, Ontario

Theatre and Tai Chi in Stratford, Ontario

On Saturday, May 13, 2017 60 people arrived in Stratford, Ontario to take part in our biennial Theatre and Tai Chi event.  After a brief class, a delicious buffet lunch was enjoyed by all. Then it was off to the theatre for a rousing production of HMS Pinafore.  As usual, getting together to eat and socialize […]
Windsor, Ontario Branch Featured on Radio

Windsor, Ontario Branch Featured on Radio

During the Victoria Day holiday weekend participants from the Windsor, Ontario branch spoke on a local radio station.  Branch leaders spoke about new classes, balance and the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. As a charitable organization the Windsor branch was invited by the station to do three programs this year.  The station covers all of the […]
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