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International Center Florida Celebrates International Seniors’ Day
There was a gathering of 200+ throughout the day which started with an intensive during which Honorable Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski from the city of Dunedin kicked off our celebration. She was joined by Vice Mayor Deborah Kynes and Commissioner Heather Gracy and later in the program Commissioner John Tornga. We had Dave Eggers, County […]
Seniors Rule – Finding Health and Community Through Taoist Tai Chi® arts
„I don’t know what I look like to other people, but I don’t feel 84. And that’s because of tai chi.” — Leon Ablon, Volunteer Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA. At age 84, Leon Ablon is the oldest continuing instructor (advanced teacher) in the Tri-State Branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society […]
Florida Hurricane Update
Now that Harvey and Irma have moved on we begin hearing about the reality of the storms’ impact. Many are assessing loss and damage, working with insurance companies, FEMA, Emergency Response teams, charitable agencies and organizations throughout their region. Our training deepens as we learn even more about the Virtues, being harmonious, respectful, patient […]
Dunedin FL – Hurricane Irma Update Blog Post 2
Hi All, Know you are wondering and seeing lots of news on the website and telly. Good news, overall tree damage lots of debris and some structural damage fences etc. but as far as people everyone reports doing OK. Lots of power outages in most areas and cell phones running low on charge. The Fenway […]
Tai Chi at the Beach in Dunedin, Florida
This past Labor Day weekend participants of the Dunedin, Florida branch went to the beach to spread the word. A day to spend time in the community of Dunedin. Lots of watchers. Lots of interested people admired the quiet tai chi set. — Pegoty Packman
International Center Florida Construction Update for August 2017
Renovations at the International Center in Florida have entered a new phase. Renovation of Building E, the practice hall, has begun. Larger washrooms and an 18,000-foot air conditioned practice hall will welcome program attendees starting in early 2018. Demolition of the interior of Building E began on August 20. The dragon was moved to […]
‘A Gift That Flows Through Me’
Luana Goodwin has told the Tallahassee Democrat how her Taoist Tai Chi® arts story is long, complicated, and difficult because it’s been a journey not only of physical changes but emotional discovery as well. Diagnosed years ago with panic attacks, Laura says that now she is pushing through the fear to tell her story. „It’s […]
Japanese Lunch and a Movie in Dunedin, Florida
Providing a sense of community is part of our Taoist Tai Chi teachings. Cooking for one another, sharing meals, and working together are also part of the experience. A Japanese lunch and a movie captured all of these elements for the Dunedin branch. Plates of handmade sushi and rice and noodle dishes were prepared and […]
Fundraising with a Rummage Sale in Portland, Oregon
Every other summer the Portland branch puts on a two-day rummage sale This year’s sale was huge and brought equally huge results with sales reaching over $7,000. It was hard work by many which paid off for the society. Participants prepared for the event by donating treasures, working for two days pricing donations, making signs […]
Taking It to the Streets in Portland, Oregon
The Portland branch celebrated Awareness Day by participating in the Oregon Walkways event in the Lents neighborhood. Demos, info and even a little instruction were presented to interested passers-by.
Bowling with the Blue Jays for Charity in Dunedin, Florida
Participants from Dunedin joined the Dunedin Blue Jays this past Saturday, in a charity event for Ronald McDonald House. There were two lanes of bowling, lots of fun, toryus, donyus, as well as a delicious Italian buffet! Ronald McDonald was there with the Ace, the Blue Jays mascot, to round out the fun with the whole […]
Portland, Oregon Branch Participates at Tea Festival
The Portland, Oregon branch was invited to do demonstrations and teach the first few moves at Portland’s first tea festival. TeaFest PDX was a huge success drawing a full capacity crowd. We found it easy to smile as we demoed for these happy festivalgoers. They gave us a great location, the weather was hot and […]
Kentucky Branch Hosts „Achieving Dreams” Down Syndrome Day Camp
The Taoist Tai Chi center in Louisville, Kentucky was privileged to host thirty Down syndrome teenagers from a local day camp named Achieving Dreams. We not only had fun, we also exchanged many high-five’s and lots of sweet hugs–all the while managing to work on the first eight moves of the set!
Portland Branch Potluck Picnic and Intensive
The Vancouver, Washington location of the Portland Branch hosted a potluck picnic and intensive at their longtime rental site, the Boys & Girls Club. The food was delicious and abundant as were smiles and good cheer as we enjoyed perfect weather, good food, and good company. Well over 60 enjoyed the picnic and over 50 […]
Thursday Night Dinner at the International Center in Florida
The Dunedin cook team hits a home run again. This week they put together a fantastic fresh wild Alaska salmon dinner with a special sauce that went with the fresh asparagus as well as the salmon. There was wild rice, scrumptious salad and a vegan option as well. The kitchen lead made a delicious lemon cream blueberry […]
Celebrating Twenty Years in the San Francisco Bay Area
On the last day of our international workshop, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA San Francisco Bay Area branch. We were honored by a visit from Dr. Karen Laughlin, an original board member of our branch. Alice Wong, past president and Jo Ann Aita, both early members, gave […]
International Workshop in Pleasant Hill, California
Jook Lei Sahng Yet Fai Lok (Happy Birthday), Tony was sung repeatedly during our regular classes while practicing tor-yus and dan-yus. Both came in handy as we celebrated Tony Kwong’s birthday at our June 3rd to June 4th international workshop of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in Pleasant Hill, California. There were over 100 participants from Texas, […]
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 […]
Improving Health and Containing Costs Through the Practice of the Taoist Tai Chi® Arts
Thank you to the 3,000+ USA participants who completed the health questionnaire. Your support of this project made it an overwhelming success and provided our organization with a wealth of information demonstrating the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® practice. The summary report […]
International Center Florida Construction Update for June 2016
Construction is underway at the International Center Florida in the southwest wing. After many long weeks of waiting, the steel has arrived. The local osprey enjoy having dinner atop the 30-foot tall beams. Site work on the north side of the building has brought the attention of the neighbors back to the site. Many gather […]
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