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| THE COLONY NEWS | JANUARY 2025 | 25 On Thursday, Jan. 2, the Tai Chi class will welcome interested residents. If you're curious about Tai Chi or have always wanted to try it, this is your chance. Come and join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Class starts promptly at 3:30 pm in the Auditorium. Please wear loose clothing and supportive shoes. Tai Chi was developed many centuries ago and has been described as a martial art in slow motion. Tai Chi's graceful movements help to balance the yin and the yang, doing as much for the mind and soul as for the body. Tai Chi provides an avenue for learning about such things as balance, alignment, fine-scale motor control, rhythm of movement, etc. Plus, it lessens arthritis pain and helps improve memory. To this day, all over the world the amazingly f luid motions of this traditional Chinese practice remain one of the popular means of keeping fit, especially among the older generation. Be kind and do good. Tai Chi By Jan Prytz, 951-600-4618 Happy New Year, everyone! Did you know that the Babylonians of ancient Mesopotamia are thought to be the first people to celebrate the new year, as early as 2000 BC? Did you also know that the ancient Babylonians are credited with making the first New Year's resolutions, around 4,000 years ago? Finally, did you also know that it's never too late to make your own New Year's resolutions? Here are a few: Try new wines! Take a trip to a local winery! And improve your wine knowledge by joining the Colony Wine Club! Our first event of 2025 is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and features Wiens Cellars. We will taste six wonderful wines and enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Gourmet Your Way. Don't forget that in order to purchase tickets for our upcoming 2025 events, your yearly membership — $15 per person — MUST be renewed. For nonmembers, come on and join! It's only $15 for the year, plus the cost for each event. We are looking forward to our February event. If you like chocolate, then this is the night for you! We will be pairing chocolate and wine, followed by a delicious dinner. Details for this event will hit the press soon. As the saying goes, chocolate and wine are the answer — who knows what the question is! We hope you had a wine-derful holiday season. If you are interested in making a resolution to join the wine club, please give Sharon Evans a call at 951-445-3861. It's never too late to join, try new wines, and improve your wine knowledge. According to Alexis Lichine, "The best way to learn about wine is by drinking." Cheers! Wine Club By Valorie Hillerich e Colony Wine Club Board of Directors Girls just wanna have fun! Dancing to the 70s sounds of Raincross Drive Happy New Year 2025 to everyone! The beginning of a year is a wonderful time to begin a new interest or activity, and learning a new, easy instrument might just be the thing you need to get you going. To try a sample of the fun of strumming, you are invited to the Colony Strummers Meet and Greet on Friday, Jan. 17, at 1 pm. Refreshments will be served, and loaner ukuleles will be available, or if you have a ukulele hiding somewhere in a closet or garage, get it out and bring it with you. It will be an opportunity for residents to learn more about our group and ukuleles. Please save the date. The Colony Strummers meets on the first and third Fridays in the Annex. If you would like more information, please call me at the above number. Colony Strummers By Judy Moore, 949-468-7375