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Published - Oct 29th, 2009
By By Lori Blair
Arthur area seniors have been increasing their flexibility by learning Tai Chi at Arthur Goju Karate.
The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada has partnered with the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence to provide an eight-week Tai Chi class at 212 George Street, Arthur. The class has 12 registered participants and is taught by Lorraine Harris, a member and certified teacher of the Guelph Taoist Society. Harris resides in Arthur.
The program runs for eight weeks from 9:30-10:30am and ends on Dec. 4. Because tai chi involves learning 107 repetitive movements, participants build on their knowledge of the previous class.
“Tai chi is an excellent exercise for seniors because while gentle in nature it has been scientifically proven to improve balance and reduce falls,” Helen Edwards, Program Coordinator, Seniors’ Centre for Excellence said. “Forty per cent of admissions to Long Term Care are as a result of a fall so it is a great step to take in maintaining independence.”
In addition, tai chi improves flexibility in the joints, promotes the movement of fluid within the joint and can help to reduce the pain of arthritis.
“We (at the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence) strongly feel seniors are interested in maintaining their independence and health related seminars and information are key to living healthy and independent lives,” Edwards said.
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is asking people interested in attending a session to call and register.
“In the past programs have been cancelled only to have people arrive and be disappointed at the cancellation,” Edwards said. “We cannot ask people to drive all the way to Arthur if only four or five people have registered.”
Edwards is looking forward to establishing an indoor walking program in Arthur in conjunction with the Upper Grand Family Health Team.
“Walking is one of the easiest ways for seniors to increase or maintain their fitness level,” Edwards said.
The Good Food Box Program is now facilitated by Seniors’ Centre for Excellence. The program delivers a basket of a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables on the second Tuesday each month at a cost of $15 per basket.
Edwards is hoping to “increase the number of people in Arthur who participate in this program that helps balance the budget and the diet,” she said.
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is in Dr Landoni’s office each Friday. Edwards is there to assist seniors in accessing services and opportunities in Arthur.
“Please do not hesitate to stop by we would love to meet you,” she said.
An Ovarian Cancer Awareness Seminar will be held on Friday November 6 from 1:00-2:00pm at Dr. Landoni’s office.
“Attending this education session could save your life or the life of someone that you love,” Edwards said.
The program is free and refreshments will be served. Call 519-321-1151 to register.
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