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Thanksgiving Day Class at the Fenway Hotel
On Thanksgiving Day, particpants of the Dunedin Branch gathered together with members of the community to enjoy a Taoist Tai Chi® class on the lawn of the Fenway hotel. It has long been a holiday tradition at our branch to have Tai Chi on the beach. This year was extra special! Building on the enthusiasm of […]
Arizona Location – Earth Dog Community Project
AZ Earth Dog Community Project Participants from the Greater Phoenix Area Location, reached out to their local “Earth Dogs”. Sweatshirt dog beds were crafted, and items were gathered for the Lucky Paws Rescue & Sanctuary. Lucky Paws is a cage-free sanctuary who specialize in finding homes for older dogs and various other animals. It is […]
PORTLAND BRANCH ENGLISH TEA FUNDRAISER
PORTLAND BRANCH ENGLISH TEA FUNDRAISER In October the Portland Branch enjoyed its first English Afternoon Tea/Fundraiser. A group which had been enjoying small tea tastings for several years decided they would like to put on an English Tea and they did it well. The day before the event the volunteers were busy in their […]
International Center Florida CIT Week and Grand Opening 2018 – Slide Show
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Special day in Mallorca (Spain)
To finish the summer classes in Mallorca (Spain) we have organized a special day starting with a workshop customizing t-shirts and another workshop of Mahjong, then a Tai Chi class, and finishing with a special dinner with shared food. It has been very interesting and sure we will repeat it.
Taoist Tai Chi® Demo at Tea Fest PDX
Last summer we were invited to do demos at the first Tea Fest PDX in Portland OR and were delighted to be asked back this year. We were given a quiet and inviting space away from the main vendor area to set up our booth, serve iced puerh tea and do demos throughout the day. […]
Tai Chi for Every Age
The Florida Keys Branch recently marked the 97th birthday of Jean Goff at the Marathon location. Jean joined in the winter of 2013 when classes first began at this location and has been a regular participant ever since. Her warmth and clever sense of humor make us smile. In every class she inspires the rest […]
Classical Concert in St. Petersburg, Florida
The St. Petersburg branch participants enjoyed a wonderful classical guitar concert on Sunday afternoon. One of our members‘ brother, Charles Mokotoff, was in town and entertained around 70 people with his mesmerizing playing. We are looking forward to his next visit.
Art Gala Social and Fundraiser in Portland, Oregon
A room overflowing with original paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, quilts, hand weaving, jewelry and a splendid donated collection of Chinese guardian lions greeted those who attended the art gala. Participants and their guests enjoyed gourmet foods and wine while viewing and bidding on the art donated by members. The art inspired lively conversation and the […]
Taoist Tai Chi® in the Classroom
A project in the Quebec City Area shows that it is possible for 9-10 year old children to appreciate, and benefit from, Taoist Tai Chi® arts. Tracey teaches a grade 4 class. She began practicing Taoist Tai Chi® 2 years ago. She immediately thought of her students. She said: Wow! I would love for my […]
Raising Arizona Awareness
From November to April participants of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area location took part in the 6th Street Market Fair in Tempe. We conducted demonstrations, shared information about the organization, communicated the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, and became involved in the community. The Downtown Tempe Agency, whose mission statement is „…to be […]
Easter Sunday at the Beach in Dunedin, Florida
On Easter Sunday 43 people went to enjoy the view, the weather, the company and two sets before the Lok Hup II program. It was a wonderful peaceful morning with friends. The folks from Dunedin, Florida welcome everyone to Lok Hup Week and extend an invitation to join us at the International Center Florida Grand […]
Cabaret Fundraiser in Toronto, Canada
On Saturday, March 10th the Etobicoke location of the Toronto branch was once again transformed into a cabaret, as dozens of Toronto participants and their guests poured into the Florida-themed space. From the pink flamingos on the “beach” out front to the mini palm trees on each candle-lit table, the mood was set for a […]
Making Dumplings in Ithaca, New York
Jackie Mei from the Ithaca, New York branch offered a class in making dumplings. People bought raffle tickets and the lucky eight people chosen made a couple of hundred dumplings. Some of them they ate right away but most were the appetizers at the branch’s Chinese New Year banquet on Saturday. Money was raised for the […]
Pancake Brunch in Stratford, Ontario
On February 3rd a pancake brunch was enjoyed by Stratford’s Saturday morning continuing class and the weekend beginner class which ran Friday evening and Saturday. The seniors‘ committee organized a selection of three kinds of pancakes plus bacon, fruit and coffee. Our own maple syrup from the International Centre made everything taste that much more […]
Annual High Tea at the International Center in Florida
The Dunedin branch held its annual high tea this past Tuesday. Ladies wore their best hats and gentlemen wore suits. We started with lovely British tea and scones freshly baked by our participants. They were followed by a variety of tea sandwiches and ended with fresh Florida strawberries — plain and chocolate-dipped of course. During all of this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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