Category Archives: 40th Anniversary

All posts relating to 40th anniversary projects and events. Use the name of the project in the title of the post

Lok Hup Workshop and Chang San Fang Banquet in Brandon, FL

June 4 and 5, 2011 was a busy, fun-filled weekend at the Brandon branch of TTCS. Guests began arriving as early as Thursday, particularly Virginia Amos, our Lok Hup workshop leader, who graciously consented also to instruct the Thursday evening … Continue reading

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Cultural Exchange in Costa Rica

The Chinese New Year Banquet in Costa Rica on February 19 provided an opportunity for many new members to share the culture of the Society and enjoy a lovely celebration. Several members came from Alajuela, our new satellite location, and … Continue reading

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Recipe: Nanaimo Bars

As many of you already know, the International Taoist Tai Chi Society put out a 40th anniversary international cookbook last year, representing the global reach and flavors of the Society. Branches can still place orders for books by emailing the Etobicoke … Continue reading

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New Year’s Celebrations in Toronto and New York

Many branches and clubs around the world celebrated the arrival of 2011 in one way or another. Here are two stories, one from Toronto’s Bathurst location, the other from the New York City branch. What did you and your branch … Continue reading

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The Tiger Visits New Zealand

The tiger has made a surprise appearance in the Southern Hemisphere, turning up in Rotorua, New Zealand, just in time for an international workshop. We thought we heard a purr or two as he watched all the hard work and … Continue reading

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Memories of 2010 Awareness Day at Ohio Road

It seems like it was only yesterday that thousands of people gathered for our 40th anniversary Awareness Day celebration at the Toronto Centre on Ohio Road. In fact, it was Saturday, August 14, 2010, when, at 10 a.m. the set … Continue reading

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Cultural Exchange, Costa Rican–Style

  The Costa Rica club hosted its first international night on Saturday, October 30, with members and family guests enjoying cultural exchange in the form of food, stories, photos, music and some impromptu dancing. Members originally from Columbia, Netherlands, Scotland, … Continue reading

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Push Needle to Earth’s Core? Timmins Celebration Includes Underground Set

As part of the 40th anniversary celebration, the Timmins, Ontario, more tha branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society took a tour of the old section of the Hollinger Gold Mine, where they did a set, perhaps the first ever … Continue reading

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New York Mayoral Proclamation Arrives

Back in August, the New York City branch heard from Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office that he was officially declaring August 14th “International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day” in celebration of our 40th anniversary. We’ve just received the official proclamation to … Continue reading

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It’s Official! Society’s 40th Anniversary Enters Congressional Record

(Washington, DC — September 14, 2010) Let the record show that during the second session of the 111th seating of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, the International Taoist Tai Chi Society was officially congratulated on … Continue reading

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