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42 | OHCC LIVING | FEBRUARY 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 Trophies for 2024 were presented at the Bocce Club's quarterly Club meeting in January. We're proud to announce John Abdelaziz is the Bocce King with 241 bocces and Jean Meeks is Bocce Queen with 22 bocces. This is the 7th consecutive year John has held the title. Totals by year: 2019 – 143, 2020 – 28, 2021 – 308, 2022 – 206, 2023 – 186, 2024 – 241 for a six-year total of 1,212 bocces. Stats are not available for 2018. It is easy to say John plays a lot of Bocce very well. This is Jean's second time as a Bocce Queen. She earned her first title in 2017. Second place went to Manny Morais, 216, and third place to Mike Simons, 151. Joan Comito took second place with 21 and Anna Grinshpun finished in third with 17. Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to all of you who play bocce with us. It's not too late to join Bocce. Check the Clubhouse or the bulletin board at the courts for the most current Bocce Schedule. Bocce Stats: December Ladies: 3 - Slava Grinshpun; 2 - Jean Meeks, Anna Grinshpun, Joann Bush, Rita Harper; 1 - Fern Laethem, Joan Comito, BJ Torres, Elaine McGushin. Fab5: 1 - Jean Meeks December Men: 19 - John Abdelaziz, Manny Morais; 15 - Mike Simons; 10 - Al Lipitz; 9 - Leo Malone; 4 - Joe Dudkowski, Ken Trogdon; 3 - Tom Silva, Skip Dunham; 2 - Cliff Singh, Sheldon Clark; 1 - Dennis Lady, Isaak Ayzenshteyn, Richard Pede, Joe Trimino, Phil Torres, Tom Cattell, Vince Tricarico Fab5: 3 - John Abdelaziz; 2 - Manny Morais; 1 - Al Lipitz. ~ Submitted by Jackie Crosby (760) 390-2885 Bocce Club Happy Valentine's Day and please remember to exercise a few times each week so you can stay healthy and feel your best. Our three professional instructors are Cheryl Todd, Monday, Jenny MacGoy Wednesday and Friday, and Tatis Cervantes-Aiken on Tuesday. These chair yoga and chair to mat yoga classes last approximately 1 hour. Instructions: Sit in your sturdy chair and start the chair yoga exercise class at 11:15 am in the Abravanel Hall on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for only $5. The first class is free. Tuesday Chair to Mat Yoga begins at 8 am and it is free. We hope you enjoy the New Year 2025. Written by Carol & Barry Farrell Senior Fitness Club