Author Archives: Mitchell Davis
Winnipeg Branch Moves & Expands
Families do it when they grow. Children do it when they grow up. What is it? Move, of course. And that is just what the Winnipeg branch did recently. The building we were in just wasn’t big enough for us. … Continue reading
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Tri-State Branch Banquet Raises Funds & Spirit
President’s Day Weekend 2012 was a time for celebrating more than our country’s history as the Tri-State Branch (representing New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut) held its fifth annual Chinese New Year’s Fundraising Weekend & Banquet. The Year of … Continue reading
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Tri-State Branch Accelerated Class Most Successful To Date
The Tri-State Branch (NYC, NJ, CT) hosted its most successful Accelerated Beginners Class to date over two recent weekends, November 12–13 and 19–20. We welcomed more than 24 new and beginning members, set leaders, and instructors to the four, 4-hour … Continue reading
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Collingwood, Ontario, Branch Celebrates 15th Anniversary
An exciting lion dance, set to a pounding drum, delighted members and invited guests alike at the 15th anniversary of the Collingwood Branch. The day-long celebration, held on November 5, included a workshop led by guest instructor Jim Gazzard, Central … Continue reading
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New Festival of Health and Longevity Banquet at Chicago Workshop
The Midwest Branch played host to three successful events in Chicago over the weekend of October 22–23, 2011: a national workshop, the Northeast Region’s Annual Meeting, and a new Festival of Health & Longevity banquet. Almost 100 people made their … Continue reading
Ithaca Branch Renovations Near Complete
After several months of negotiation and preparation, the renovations of the Ithaca, New York, branch are almost finished. The space has been enlarged by 400 square feet and a new cork floor has been laid under the direction of Allen … Continue reading
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News Flash: You Are Never Too Old (or Too Young) To Learn & Benefit from Tai Chi
Billie Bridgman, a resident of Guelph, Ontario, didn’t start learning the 108 moves of the Taoist Tai Chi set until she was 78 years old. That was 16 years ago, and now at age 94, she relies on her weekly … Continue reading
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Frankfurt Hosts an International Workshop & Demo
Some 70 members from 10 countries participated in an International Workshop in Frankfurt, October 1–3, 2011, reports Judy Millen. Between danyus and toryus, the entire group took time out of the workshop to hop on the Metro to get to … Continue reading
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Helmond, The Netherlands, Holds Its First Awareness Day Celebration
On September 3, 2011, 53 members from the Netherlands and Belgium joined a two-day National Workshop in Helmond. The reconstructions of the new center posed a really a big challenge for all the members present at the workshop. The available practice area … Continue reading
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Louisville Branch Teaches 108 Moves in 12 Hours!
The Louisville, Kentucky branch hosted its inaugural accelerated beginner class on August 27–28, for which 20 participants gathered to experience all 108 moves of the set in just one weekend’s time. It was a fun-filled, action-packed weekend of Tai Chi … Continue reading
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