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Rotary Hears Program on Tai Chi
Editorial Jamey Honeycutt
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Elizabeth Gibson presented the program at the Thursday, Feb. 24 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the program and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms. Ms. Gibson, a certified Tai Chi instructor, told the health benefits of the sport, in particular for the elderly in helping to prevent falls. She said a grant received by Serve Link many years ago allowed local groups to form a “falls prevention coalition,” aimed at helping to prevent decrease falls among senior citizens. Tai Chi is a slow, internal martial art with slow, meditative movements that provides health benefits such as balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, posture, cardiovascular health and even sleep.
While seniors are the focus of instruction offered through the coalition lo- cally, Ms. Gibson noted Tai Chi is good for all ages. She teaches the classes at the North 65 Center at 10 am, with days determined based on other activities that go on at the senior center. The senior center and the Grundy County Health Department can be contacted for the schedule of classes. There are classes for both beginner and advanced participants.
During the business meeting, an update was given on plans for the club’s 100th anniversary celebration, scheduled for March 9 at Cross Hall Coffee Shop on the NCMC campus. The deadline for reservations is March 2. The program for the March 2 meeting will be presented by NCMC softball coach Sarah VanDyke, NCMC baseball coach Donnie Hillerman and their assistant coaches. Ryan Tepen will be the program chairman.
