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Program Ages Day(S) & Date(S) Time(S) Location
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
Tai Chi 15 + Tu, Apr 19 - May 24 8:00-8:55P Fox Center 6 225340-01 $66/99
Tai Chi 15 + W, Apr 20 - May 25 9:15-10:25A Fox Center 6 225340-02 $66/99
QiGong 4 the Season 15 + W, Apr 20 - May 25 10:30-11:25A Fox Center 6 225341-01 $66/99
Therapeutic Tai Chi 15 + Th, Apr 21 - May 26 10:00-10:55A Fox Center 6 225343-01 $66/99
Awareness thru Mov't 15 + W, Apr 20 - May 25 9:00-9:55A Dole Center 6 225345-01 $66/99
Awareness thru Mov't 15 + Tu, Apr 19 - May 24 7:15-8:10P Dole Center 6 225345-02 $66/99
Tai Chi
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Tai Chi (Yang Style): Taijiquan (grand
ultimate fist) refers to a series of dynamic,
connected postures strung together in a smooth,
flowing manner. Within the postures are martial
art aspects that are largely hidden. Class begins
with QiGong sets and moves on to emphasize the
24 posture Beijing style (Yang short form). Class is
oen taken on a continuing basis.
Instructor: Beatrice DeFranco
Min 6/Max 20
QiGong for the Season
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Experience the flow of energy (Qi) and the power
of self-healing. Learn how to combine static and
moving meditations with the Five Elements and
cycles of nature to cultivate your energy garden.
Season-specific foods will also be introduced.
Many healthcare practitioners are recommending
this Chinese bio-energetic system as a productive,
integrative therapy that supports wellness through
exercise.
Instructor: Beatrice DeFranco
Min 6/Max 20
Therapeutic Tai Chi
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Class focus is on using breath and energy
techniques common to tai chi & qigong to
progressively bring about a state of balance and
stability. We begin with chair work to open joints
and release tension throughout the body. As the
class progresses, we move to more challenging
Temple style tai chi (can be done standing or sitting)
which supports strength, endurance and balance.
Many feel that the most valuable thing about the
class is that it retrains the breathing to restore deep
vitality. Instructor: Beatrice DeFranco
Min 6/Max 20
Tai Chi Colleagues (Ages 18 & Up)
F, Jan 2 - Mar 27, 10:30-11:30AM
Location: RCRC
Are you currenlty enrolled in a Tai Chi class or have you done Tai Chi in the past?
Join fellow students to refine and practice your skills. Minimal instruction is provided
in this program. Program is FREE for Active Adult Members, $2 daily fee for Oak Park
residents and $3 or non-residents.
Min 1/Max 20
Wellness - Class Listings
Looking for
low-impact
exercise?
Give
ARCHERY
a try!
See page 70
Awareness through
Movement
Supervisor: Laura Greeley
Resilience of Mind & Body for facing life's
challenges! If you'd like to feel more at home and
at peace in your body, this is the class for you.
Current students are amazed at the reduction of
pain and the improvement of balance and flexibility.
is class integrates healthy biomechanics, core
exercises, meditation, and clarity of intention.
Instructor: Mary Susan Chen
Min 6/Max 20
