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Tai chi for Arthritis Part 1

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
1:00 PM 1:45 PM 13:00 13:45

Westside YMCA 920 Elmgrove Road Rochester, NY, 14624 United States (map)

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Join us at the Westside YMCA every Tuesday and Thursday for Tai chi for arthritis part 1 beginning September 5th through October 26th!
Tuesdays: September 5, 12, 19, and 26, October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Thursdays: September 7, 14, 21, and 28, October 5, 12, 19, and 26

Join Lifespan for Tai chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Part 1. Developed by Dr. Paul Lam with the Tai chi for Health Institute. We teach the SUN style, following the principles of imagining resistance, weight transference, keeping joints loose, upright posture, focusing on movements and non-stop gentle movement.
Two times per week for 8 weeks.

Call YMCA member service desk to register at 585-247-3501 or click below!

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Suggested contribution of $25.00 for materials and series.

Interpreting services, translation services, and additional accommodations are available upon request (with advanced notice). If an event already has interpreters scheduled, it will be noted.

Servicios de interpretación disponibles con solicitud previa. Por favor, dejenos saber con anticipación. Favor de llamar (585) 244-8400 y marque 9.

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