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44 | OHCC LIVING | DECEMBER 2023 | Our sailing year has wound down almost to a halt giving everyone time to enjoy the holiday season as we focus on family, friends, get-togethers and wonderful holiday food. e club has completed its election of officers and directors for 2024 and sponsored the Autumn gala event on Nov. 17. e event was a huge success. e food was splendid, and everyone had a wonderful time frolicking with friends and dancing the night away. Gala photos will follow in the January issue of OHCC Living. e last scheduled sails of the 2023 season were completed in November, although there are always those Captains and Mates who like to venture out in the colder air with sails in December and January. And speaking of January, Do Dues Day is planned for Jan. 13, 2024 and the Sailing Club will be there signing u,p renewing memberships and welcoming new members. e Sailing Club is also planning a general Sailing Club membership meeting on Jan. 22 or 25. It will be a "Meet and Greet" for old members to reconnect and new members to meet other members as well as the club's Officers and our Captains and Mates who are responsible for taking club members sailing. Lite snacks, beverages and sandwiches will be available. Our 2024 sailing season will likely kick off in March or April, depending on long range weather forecasts as we get into the new year. May all our readers enjoy peace and harmony as the year draws to a close. Fair winds and following seas to all. ~ Written by: Skip Maniscalco Sailing Club 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 Mary Ross at (760) 295-9979 or mk1ross@cox.net. Tai Chi