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Marion – Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/13/2019 - 07/19/2019
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Location
McDowell County Senior Center

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Description:   Certified instructors, Janice DeMille and Bertica Spencer, will be teaching Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention. This is a gentle exercise program based on ancient Chinese martial arts.
Tai Chi is an evidenced based program recognized by the CDC. Regular practice of Tai Chi has been shown to reduce arthritis pain, improve flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Anyone can learn Tai Chi using Dr. Lam’s teaching method.
Participants are asked to attend as many classes as possible and practice outside of class time. Class size is limited so please make sure you can commit to attend at least 2 classes per week.

Dates:   May 13 to July 19, 2019 – 10 weeks

Time:    Mondays  —  8:30 am to 9:30 am
Wednesdays & Fridays  —  9:30 am to 10:30 am

Contact:    Janice DeMille    oteam.ontheroad@gmail.com

Last Day to Register Online:     May 10, 2019

Registration

This event is fully booked.