Lauren Gebelle Are you looking for a gentle way to care for your body, calm your mind, and connect more deeply with God’s gift of movement? We invite you to join our five-week Tai Chi class beginning Monday, Oct. 6, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in Room 10 of the Education building at Sun Lakes…
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May 2025
Experience Peace and Movement with Tai Chi at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Rev. Jennifer Lambert Sun Lakes United Methodist Church invites the community to experience the ancient, meditative practice of tai chi in a welcoming and supportive environment. Taught by the beloved and highly experienced Ila Mackerman, this five-week series is offered as part of the church’s ABIDE Health and Wellness Ministry. Classes will be held Monday…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Ila’s Fall Schedule
Ila Mackerman Strength and Balance and Tai Chi classes will begin on Sept. 7. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. The cost per class is $2. Come anytime. Classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center will also resume Sept. 7, on Mondays and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Tai Chi with Kim
Kim Kubsch Help prevent fractures with the bone-strengthening effects of Tai Chi. Tai Chi provides a gradual approach to building strength, increasing flexibility, and even improving cardio fitness. It’s about moderation and minimizing the risk of injury. Instead of lifting heavy weights, you’ll build strength through slow movements, slightly-flexed stances, shifting your weight from leg…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Stand tall, don’t fall
Kim Kubsch Falling down is life; getting up is living. When we stand tall with strong posture, our balance will be the beneficiary. But what happens when we sit? How do you feel your body suffers from prolonged sitting? Here are adverse effects on the body that can occur from sitting for too long: *…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Fitness classes to improve balance, strength and flexibility
Kim Kubsch Improving balance is a great investment for anyone over 50. Why? Balance is one key skill we tend to lose as we age, so maintaining it is important. It’s a use-it-or-lose-it proposition. When balancing, we are not only working the often-neglected stabilizer muscles, we are also improving our joint stability and internal focus.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Keep moving with Tai Chi
One key to longevity is to get moving and keep moving. The “moving meditation” practice of easy and gentle Tai Chi-QiGong helps calm your mind, balance your emotions and is an active way to take care of yourself. What better way to know “I’m taking care of myself!” than to do a practice that nourishes…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Sync your brain and body with Tai Chi
Want a workout for your brain? Then add the movements of Tai Chi – an ideal way to exercise with purposeful, mindful movement. Often, we think of “mindful” as slow. The slower you go with Tai Chi, the more you have to work on keeping your thoughts on what you are doing to keep the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Nuture your independence with Tai Chi
Kim Kubsch More than one in three persons over the age of 65 falls each year, often at home. Once a fall occurs, you are three to four times more likely to fall again within six months. Up to 80% of these falls occur in the bathroom. Interesting that during our youth, we have…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Gentle Tai Chi puts health in balance
Kim Kubsch Did you know that the gentle martial art of tai chi can build strength and ease symptoms? Tai chi can be a great indoor movement to enjoy any time of year, but especially during our hot summers. At the same time, meet like-minded friends in Sun Lakes and share healthy lifestyle ideas.…