The Tai Chi Club
Sun City, Arizona
Described as "meditation in motion", Tai Chi consists of perfoming a series of postures in a slow and graceful manner, with each movement flowing into the next without pause. It involves gentle physical exercise and stretching.
Club email address: taichiclubaz1@gmail.com
Classes Offered
Traditional Yang Style 108 Long Form
Beginner Tai Chi - Section I
Thursday: Bell Recreation Center - SH2 - 10:45 a.m.
Learn the beginning steps to the 108 form of Tai Chi. These flowing movements will introduce you to a traditional form while aiding health, balance, coordination and memory. This class offers the opportunity to explore further into the form by advancing into Set 2 and Set 3 classes of the 108 form.
Instructor: Elisa Ferrari McArthur
Advanced Beginner Tai Chi - Section I
Thursday: Bell Recreation Center - SH2 -12 pm
Refine steps to the 108 form of Tai Chi. Flowing movements become more meditative, while aiding health, balance, coordination, and memory.
Instructor: Sue Bryant
Intermediate Tai Chi - Section II
Thursday: Bell Recreation Center SH2 - 1:15 p.m.
Continue to refine the steps you learned in Beginner Tai Chi, while adding new steps, to take you into the next level of Tai Chi. Increase the health, mental and centering benefits it has to offer, while furthering an understanding of your inner strengths.
Instructor: Linda Voorhees
Advanced Tai Chi - Section III
Thursday: Bell Recreation Center - SH2 - 2:30 p.m.
Learn the final steps to the 108 form while continuing to hone the first 2 sets and while expanding your understanding of Tai Chi. This class will also delve into short forms, such as 10 form.
Instructor: Patrick Hesselmann/Linda Voorhees
Other
Balance and Tai Chi Basics
Thursday: Bell Recreation Center - SH2 - 9:30 a.m.
Make it easier to do your everyday activities with better balance and flexibility. Learn ways to move more comfortably with better coordination to improve your overall health by doing fun Tai Chi exercises in this class.
Instructor: Elisa McArthur
Qi Gong
Tuesday: Lakeview Recreation Center - SH3- 6:00 p.m.
An ancient Chinese system that promotes overall health and balance, using physical postures, breathing, and focused attention. "Qi" means the vital energy that flows through all things.
Instructor: Michael Swanick
Check the club calendar for more class information or
contact Sandra Vanslyke at taichiclubaz1@gmail.com
Tai Chi Class Fees
All students ……………………………………………………………………………………….$ 4.00
RCSC Escorted Guest…………………………………………………….…………..Add'l $ 2.50
Annual Club Membership…………………………………………………….……………$10.00