TAI CHI AFTERNOON AND EVENING CLASSES FOR SENIORS 50 YEARS AND OLDER

Senior Services of Will County in partnership with the New Lenox Safe Communities and New Lenox Township Offices are offering both afternoon and evening  (twelve week) Tai Chi Classes for people over 50 years of age. 

The afternoon Tai Class begins on Tuesday, June 10th.  The classes will be held every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the basement of the Guy Sell Senior Apartments (basement) located at 1090 South Cedar Road in New Lenox. 

We are also beginning with our first evening Tai Chi class beginning on Wednesday, June 11th, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm also at Guy Sell Senior Apartments (basement) located at 1090 S. Cedar Road.  

The suggested donation for both of the classes  is $30.00 for the twelve week class.  The Tai Chi classes are on a beginner level taught by Mr. Wayne Jupiter of WDJ Productions.   Wayne is a Tai Chi instructor with 15 years of experience. 

The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi is an especially good way for older adults to exercise, reduce falls, prevent injuries and improve quality of life.  The goal of the class is to improve balance and to prevent falls, increase flexibility and reduce stress. 

What is Tai Chi?

·         Tai Chi is a centuries old system that promotes harmony between the mind and body.  

·         Tai Chi is a form of exercise with slow and gentle movement along with deep breathing and moving meditation.

·         Tai Chi is fast becoming one of the more popular exercises in the western world.  Its low impact slow and soothing relaxing movements incorporate deep breathing and relaxing postures that cleanse the mind and body each time you go through the gentle movements.

·         Tai Chi benefits for health improvements include: balance improvement with lower risk of falls, improved strength, conditioning, coordination and flexibility, reduced pain and stiffness, enhanced sleep, overall sense of well-being with greater awareness and stress reduction. 

To register for classes you may:   To pay by credit or debit contact Senior Services of Will County at (815) 723-9713.

To pay by check or cash come to the New Lenox Township Offices located at 1100 South Cedar Road in New Lenox and ask for Kathie.

The New Lenox Safe Communities is proud to co-sponsor these Tai Chi classes which are an integral part of the coalition’s “Fall Prevention for Seniors Program”.   This program is designed to improve the health, safety and quality of life for participants through education and exercise.   This will in turn increase safety and reduce the injuries that typically result from falls.  

Dan Martin, who is the Public Safety division Chief from the New Lenox Police Department and Chairman of the New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition remarked:  “Our Coalition members believe strongly in this program and appreciate the efforts of Senior Services of Will County and New Lenox Township Offices to move it forward.”  

For more information please call Kathie Johnson at New Lenox Township Offices at 815-485-6431.