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42 | OHCC LIVING | JANUARY 2025 | 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. The 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 Thursday, 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 Calorie Free Happy Hour! If you are interested in improving strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and overall body conditioning, then you may want to consider attending an aerobics class to see if it fits your needs. This is an all- standing, low-impact class… NO JUMPING! The instructor leads each class in a warm up session followed by the aerobic portion, and then she does a cool down. Light weights are used for the last 10 minutes of the class. Occasionally, there are a few exercises for balance and an easy dance for fun. Classes are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Abravanel Hall from 10 to 11 am with instructor Christine Alesiani. You can choose the number of classes each week that you would like to attend. (There is no class available on the second Wednesday of each month.) The cost is $5 per class paid directly to the instructor. You may pay for and try two classes without joining the club. The annual club dues are $6 (please make the check payable to OH Aerobics). ~ Written by Margie Raisigel Aerobics Abravenal Hall is the location for the first quarterly meeting of 2025. The meeting starts at 5:30 pm and will include a light dinner. An email will be sent from BocceClub.OceanHills@gmail.com with sign up details. Your Bocce BOD is working on ways to strengthen player skills and understanding Bocce. Our goal for 2025 is to devote more time to training. Our first Bocce Chalk Talk will happen at this meeting. The Chalk Talks will include information on rules, speeding up game play, strategy and much more. Court- side training will start in February. Player awards for 2024 and the announcement of the Bocce King and Queen will close the meeting. Do Dues Day is Jan. 11. Dues are $12 per person. Drop off your check at the front desk in the Clubhouse all month. For first-time players, in addition to a table in the Hall, members will be at the Bocce courts to give you a quick intro to the game of Bocce as well as give you an opportunity to throw a few balls. October Bocce Stats Ladies: 3 - Jean Meeks; 2 - Anna Grinshpun, BJ Torres; 1 - Alicia Oliger, Bernice Clark, Bunny Quint, Elaine McGushin, Jane Johnson, Jenn Budoff, Joann Bush, Joy Tisher, Julie Gilchrist, Ruthie Alexander, Slava Grinshpun Fab-5: Alicia Oliger October Men: 19 - Manny Morais; 11 - Joe Dudkowski; 7 - Mike Simons, John Abdelaziz, Ken Trogdon, Isaak Ayzenshteyn; 6 - John Abdelaziz, Ken Trogdon; 5 - Isaak Ayzenshteyn, Joe Trimino; 4 - David Key; 3 - Bill Crosby, Jeff Powell, Phil Torres; 2 - Cliff Singh, Dennis Lady, Richard Pede, Skip Dunham, Tom Silva; 1 - Al Lipitz, Bob Whissel, Gene Alexander, Larry Bean, Larry Peterson, Marti Budoff, Sheldon Clark, Tom Baublit, Tom Cattell Fab5: 2–Manny Morais, 1–John Abdelaziz, Sheldon Clark November Stats Ladies: 2 - Anna Grinshpun, Bernice Clark, BJ Torres, Cygal Gylman, Jackie Crosby, Joan Comito; 1 - Jean Meeks, Joann Bush, Joy Tisher, Judy Cattel, Myrna Weber, Pat Pesce, Regina Aulisio, Rita Harper Fab5: Bernice Clark November Men: 27 - John Abdelaziz; 15 - Manny Morais; 11 - Mike Simons; 7 - Joe Dudkowski; 6 - Jeff Powell; 5 - Al Lipitz, Bill Crosby, Isaak Ayzenshteyn, Tom Silva; 4 - David Key, David Mertz; 3 - Ken Trogdon, Skip Dunham, Tom Cattell; 2 - Joe Trimino, Larry Bean, Ray Armentrout; 1 - Bob Foster, Cliff Singh, Dennis Lady, Frank Pesce, Gene Alexander, Kenny Gerlach, Tony Sando Fab5: Mike Simons, Tom Silva. ~ Submitted by Jackie Crosby (760) 390-2885 Bocce Club