The Dragon's Head Blog: Seniors Week and International Seniors Day Celebrated at the International Center Florida
QUOTES FROM PARTICIPANTS IN INTERNATIONAL SENIORS WEEK, NOVEMBER 5-9, 2018
SENIORS WEEK PROGRAM:
My first workshop since starting in February this year. Not too surprised to see so many seniors, but still amazed at their abilities. Wonderful to have in-depth instruction and to participate in discussions on how we are individually being helped. Thanks so much. … Hazel C, Chicago, USA
I took Seniors Week because I didn’t feel I was ready for a CIT physically. To my surprise, the training was intense as other workshops. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the training – learned a great deal of the feeling of the moves. The instructor and her assistants are awesome. … Kate P, Dunedin, FL, USA
I’m finding a deeper and deeper connection with my spine. The Depth! … Denise P, Kitcher, Waterloo, Canada
Pep in your step. … Lily , Carolinas, USA
I have had many small victories this week – 100%. … Mary S., Hamilton Branch, Canada
Everyone worked hard on their tai chi, but in a light-hearted cheerful manner! … Karen F., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I am inspired by Seniors Week – people in this workshop work harder. … Sadie H., Ireland
Seniors sometimes become invisible. But – Seniors Week at tai chi ensures all seniors are visible so that they can continue to learn and be respected. … Steve G., Chiltern Branch, Great Britain
INTERNATIONAL SENIOR’S DAY PROGRAM:
[My guest from the community remarked, that unlike most government and private programs for seniors] we are providing a sense of community, a place to gather, a place to meet friends. … Mary N., Alaska, USA
The tables looked fantastic. It was fun seeing Tai Chi senior celebrations from Canada and the USA. … Peggy T., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada