BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Akron-Summit County Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Akron-Summit County Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0b96fd9e-643d-46e9-99ff-8ce4f1e3d9eb SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260715T203106Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T163000 SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention LOCATION:Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library\nSpringfield-Lakemore Branch Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield-Lakemore Branc h Library;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library:ge o:41.0244505,-81.4238336 GEO:41.0244505;-81.4238336 DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention helps to improve bal ance\, both mentally and physically\, to reduce the rate of falls. Wear co mfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this 8-week course..\nhttps:/ /akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/12048194 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Register online\, in person\, or b y phone at 330.643.4770.

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Learn the fundamentals of Tai Ch i for relaxation\, vitality\, and posture. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can reduce falls by nearly 70%. \;

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One-hour classes meet twic e per week for eight weeks and include:

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Warm-up and cool-down exer cises\;
One or two movements per class\, progressively leading to com pleting six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements\;
Breathing techniques\;
Tai Chi principles relating to improving ph ysical and mental balance.
Because the workshop gradually builds in s trength and complexity\, it \;is recommended to attend a minimum of 12 of the 16 \;sessions.

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This course provided by Direction Home Akron-Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities.

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