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46 | OHCC LIVING | OCTOBER 2023 | October brings an important gathering of our Walkers and Hikers: our yearly picnic and membership meeting. In the past we have held this picnic in a park in Encinitas. is year we are going to stay close to home — e Palm Court at the Clubhouse on urs., Oct. 5, with lunch at 11:45 am. Sign-ups for attendance at the luncheon were concluded in September through acting President Herb Livsey. ere were no sign-ups to attend the meeting following the luncheon, at 12:45 pm. Scheduled walks and hikes in October include Mule Deer and Horned Lizard Trails in Carlsbad on Fri., Oct. 6, a four-mile hike; Moonlight Beach to Swami's Beach/On the Sidewalk on Oct. 13, three mile walk; Oct. 19, a ursday, Miner's Ridge at South Slope of Black Mountain, 4.3 miles, a hike; and the very popular Moonlight Beach to Beacon's Beach/Encinitas walk on Oct. 26, a ursday. Each hike and walk will be announced via email. Each hike and walk appears also in the website MeetUp, under OHCC Walkers and Hikers. Because of health issues and time constraints, Rich Halkyard, our extremely fine president these past two years, has had to step away from the position. Vice- President Herb Livsey will be overseeing the president role through the luncheon and meeting on Oct. 5. At that time, we will be seeking a new leader at the top for the Club. e position will be re-defined, more of an organizational position, with hikes and walks developed and led by multiple members of the Club. We are in a formative stage, so particulars will be ironed out at the meeting aer the luncheon. Join our club. You will not regret the fellowship you will experience with us. Additionally, you will not regret being in fresh air, in the outdoors, experiencing hiking or walking enjoyment with others. If you need information of any type concerning this Club, write to Herb Livsey at fstbrk5@aol.com. ~ Herb Livsey, Vice President Walkers & Hikers Golf Club Well, our 2023 golf season is winding down. Yet to come are two Touring Amateur tournaments at Oaks North on Mon., Oct. 16 and e Welks Fountain Course on Mon., Nov. 13; and Guys and Dolls on Sun., Oct. 29. Yes, autumn is certainly heating up, just like our handicaps! Recapping two August tournaments, many of us played Touring Amateurs at St. Marks/the Links at Lake House on Aug. 14. Some of the big winners at the event were the Low Gross Foursome of Sandy Geisser, John Jarf, Bill Nordberg, and Mike Stern. Hmm, why do those names sound so familiar? Magic Circle Winners were Nicholas Novelino, Sonny Raisgel, Malcolm Reinhardt, and Sheri McDaniel. Closest to the Pin Winners were Mary LaForte and Jim Mulvey. Guys and Dolls hit our links on Sat., Aug. 26. e Magic Circle elite included Bob Fisher, Dan Okada, Peter Fry, Rich Halkyard, and Marylin Vettleson. Closest to the Pin Honorees were Lauretta Hartzell and Larry Ward. And a big shout out to Sarah Rhee for her Hole in One. Congratulations to them and all the other big winners, too numerous to mention, of these two tourneys. And thanks again to Mike and Annette Guillory for organizing all these fun golf tournaments. Happy Halloween! ~ Written by Jim Mulvey If you are looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety, and a way to increase flexibility and balance, then Tai Chi exercise may be just what the doctor ordered. Originally, Tai Chi was developed for self-defense, but has evolved into a graceful form of exercise. Some describe it as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. It is especially suitable for older adults who otherwise may not exercise. e benefits of Tai Chi may include: decreased stress, improved mood, increased energy, improved flexibility, balance, and agility, and improved muscle strength. OHCC offers a free Tai Chi class each Tuesday and ursday, 9 to 10 am, in the Abravenal Hall. Each class is led by a video presentation that lasts about 45 minutes. For more information, please contact Lai Mei Strauss at (310) 779-4090. Tai Chi