Fitness, Health & Wellness

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Memoir Writing

with Ann Kimmage

Jan

Next session: January 12th to March 9th, 2027

$130 More Info

Have you desired to write your memoir but don’t know how to get started? Have you started but feel stuck? If you need direction and guidance for your writing this course is for you! Instruction will focus on the craft of writing (setting a scene, dialogue, voice, showing vs. telling, character development, etc.) as well as feedback on your writing. Memoir writing is a discovery process in which you weave life experiences into a coherent pattern. Come and enjoy the exciting process of writing in an informal, friendly, atmosphere with an instructor with decades of teaching experience and the author of two memoirs. *No Class: 2/16.

Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin

with Robin Brooks

Sep

Next session: September 22nd to December 1st, 2026

$155 More Info

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone. *No Class: 11/24 (Fall Session). **No Class: 2/16 (Winter Session). ***Snow Date: 3/23 (Winter Session).

Tai Chi with Robin for Continuing Students

with Robin Brooks

Sep

Next session: September 24th to December 3rd, 2026

$155 More Info

Join Robin to continue with tai chi on Thursday afternoons. In this ten-week session, we will continue to refine and play with our vital energy, or Qi. This fall we will begin learning the 24-movement Yang-style taiji form. *Enrollment in this class is suggested for students who have prior experience. *No Class: 11/26 (Fall Session). **No Class: 2/18 (Winter Session). ***Snow Date: 3/25 (Winter Session).

Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility and Strength: Beginning Level

with Carlos Collado

Sep

Next session: September 15th, 2026 to February 9th, 2027

$220 More Info

This 22 week course is designed as an entry level course. Easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it relieves pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection. *There is a $20 cancellation fee if you register for this program and then need to cancel for whatever reason.

Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility and Strength: Intermediate Level

with Carlos Collado

Sep

Next session: September 15th, 2026 to February 9th, 2027

$220 More Info

This 22 week course is designed as an intermediate level course. Participants should have completed set 1 course or have prior Tai Chi experience. This class will pick up on extending set 1 course to include more advanced challenging movements which comprise the this second set. Easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it relieves pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection. *There is a $20 cancellation fee if you register for this program and then need to cancel for whatever reason.

Taiji Qigong Shibashi System for Body, Breath and Mind Connection

with Carlos Collado

Sep

Next session: September 15th, 2026 to February 9th, 2027

$220 More Info

This 22 week course will explore Shibashi's second Set / Connecting to Earth. Easy and and safe to learn, Taiji Qigong Shibashi is an effective exercise system blending the gentle and fluid art of of Taiji with the strength of Qigong producing potent health benefits. The wavelike, fluid motions of the form stimulate the flow of Qi and Blood throughout the entire body. In this course we will explore how anatomical alignment facilitates deeper breathing and a meditative mindset. Practicing Shibashi will balance you Qi, improve your wellbeing and the quality of your life. No prior experience required. *There is a $20 cancellation fee if you register for this program and then need to cancel for whatever reason.