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42 | OHCC LIVING | MARCH 2025 | If you are looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety, and a way to increase exibility 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, owing 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 ows 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 tness levels. It is especially suitable for older adults who otherwise may not exercise. e benets of Tai Chi may include: decreased stress, improved mood, increased energy, improved exibility, balance, and agility, and improved muscle strength. OHCC oers 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 Calorie Free Happy Hour! If you are interested in improving strength, exibility, endurance, balance, and overall body conditioning, then you may want to consider attending an aerobics class to see if it ts your needs. is is an all-standing, low-impact class… NO JUMPING! e 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. (ere is no class available on the second Wednesday of each month.) e cost is $5 per class paid directly to the instructor. You may pay for and try two classes without joining the club. e annual club dues are $6 (please make the check payable to OH Aerobics). ~ Written by Margie Raisigel Aerobics Love for Bocce Musing about a day at the courts… I do not normally talk to inanimate objects. I have long conversations with Rico, my dog but generally, do not converse with rocks or fences or walls etc. Until bocce Girls and guys yelling Go go stop OK - one red Another throw Stop stop go OK - two green another throw Oh crap – 12:00 to 8:00 pm If you lose just don't take it out on the dog ~ Je Powell Bocce Club For those of you that did not follow through on your New Years Resolution and begin your Senior Fitness Chair Yoga class, it still is not too late. Since March 20 is the rst day of spring, why not give that Resolution a "fresh" start. Chair Yoga classes are Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm in the Hall. Remember the rst class is FREE! We also have a Chair to Mat class on Tuesday at 8 am in the Lamia Room (bring your own mat). Hope to see you soon. Written by Carol Farrell Senior Fitness Club Celebrate Daylight Saving Time with Bocce at our every Wednesday drop-in play on March 12 at 2:30 pm. Bring your favorite beverage and stay to socialize after your games. But only if you changed your clocks on March 9!