Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

December 8, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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We are excited to offer a new six-week series, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention led by Colleen Shea. This series is sponsored by the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. All classes will take place in-perso in the tranquil setting of RWP Botanical Center on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30, December 1st through January 5th. Experience how Tai Chi can embrace your mind, body, and spirit! Sign up for the whole series or individual sessions.

“Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention” is a program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, founder of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. This program is supported for safety and effectiveness by the CDC, and the Arthritis Foundations of America, Australia, and Arthritis Care UK.

What is Tai Chi? Known for its health benefits, the art of Tai Chi is a continuous flow of slow, gentle movements. In this 6-week series, you will learn warm-up movements, and a short beginner level sequential form to improve your balance, coordination, and agility.

Facilitator:

Certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute, our instructor, Colleen Shea, has 21 years of Tai Chi experience, and has been teaching this Tai Chi for Health program since 2015. Colleen is a native Rhode Islander, and prior to establishing her business in 2015, Be Balanced Tai Chi and Qigong, LLC, Colleen was a special Educator in the Providence Public Schools.

What to wear/bring:

Participants should bring bottled water to keep hydrated.

Wear light, breathable flowy clothes to stay cool.

Bring a flat sneaker type shoe to change into for class.

Note: Masks are required inside the greenhouses.

Cost:

$50 for all six sessions or $10 per session.

15% RWPBC Member Discount.

Venue

As every Rhode Islander knows, @401gives season is upon us! We’re excited to be participating this year, and to share stories from our amazing board members and volunteers about why they support Roger Williams Park Conservancy!

Over the past 10 years since our founding, and teaming up with @pvdparks and our amazing Park partners, RWPC has:
🥁Brought free programming to the Park
📣Hosted civic engagement events
🌀Unveiled awesome art installations
🌳And so much more!

Stay tuned to learn more about the Conservancy’s impact, and save the date for March 31!

#401gives #pvdbackyard #jewelofpvd #rogerwilliamspark #freefunpvd
We love when The Gilded Birds visit! Haven’t attended a mahjong class yet? You’re in luck – TWO seats just opened up for tomorrow’s (March 12) beginners class at 12 PM! Use the link in our bio to sign up (these go fast!).

Thank you to the @rwpbotanicalcenter for lending the beautiful venue, and to @thegildedbirds for hosting these fun classes! 🌿🀄️
Three spots opened up for this Saturday's Mental Health Morning at 9 AM! Follow the link in our bio to RSVP for this free, limited-seating session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter Botanical Center with wellness expert Sandra Victorino. Hope to see you there!
We’re counting down the days until our signature garden party fundraiser extravaganza: Rosé in the Roses! The biennial event invites guests to don a fancy dress or floral button-up, and spend an evening at the @rwpbotanicalcenter, where wine and conversation will be flowing. Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect:

🥗Delicious bites by Russell Morin Catering
🍷Signature cocktails and, of course, rosé (and other beverages!)
🥁Live music and entertainment
🌹The beauty of the Rose Maze and the Botanical Center in the summer
🍰Scrumptious desserts
💐And a few surprises!

Plus, every ticket benefits the important work Roger Williams Park Conservancy does to help steward the beloved park for generations to come! 💚

Subscribe to the RWPC newsletter so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!
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