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40 | OHCC LIVING | SEPTEMBER 2026 | 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 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 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 We hope you are enjoying your summer. Please come and join our Chair Yoga exercise class with our live Instructors, Cheryl Todd and Jennie MacGoy, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Hall from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. The first class you attend is free to see if you like it and if it works for you. Please come early at 10:45 am to sign up at the desk in the Lobby and pay your $5 after you have attended your free class. It is only $5 for each class you attend. Then on Tuesday we offer a Chair to Mat exercise class at 8 am in the Lamia Room in the Clubhouse. Please bring your own mat and a towel. This class is free each and every time because our instructor, Tatis Cervantes-Aiken, lives in Ocean Hills Country Club. You will get emails if any exercise class is canceled, or to communicate other important information about our club, if you join the Senior Fitness Club for one year by paying just $5 by check and including your email address. Our three instructors are looking forward to meeting you in class. Written by Carol Farrell, Secretary Senior Fitness Club