Mid Autumn Festival

Some downtown fun.

Both Master Tam's and Judy's Tai Chi groups, plus the Chinese Benevolent Association's dragon(s) will perform, along with other local music and dance groups.  Come soak up a little culture and support your mall walk friends.

Tai Chi Principles

Master Tam emphasizes THREE principles for practicing Tai Chi:

  1. Everything starts with the waist (dantien).

  2. Feet first.

  3. Finish the move.

I've found a FOURTH principle to be helpful:

Move as if you have only one arm, from fingertip to fingertip, running through and including your shoulders.

Yang Family Tai Chi

Yang Family is a wonderful source of Tai Chi information and instruction.

Here, for instance, is a screen shot from their journal showing in detail how to perform the Single Whip.

I highly recommend this resource for improving your form and understanding.

Security Improvements at the Mall

Recent additions to mall security include cameras and an audible alert system.

Also, and more relevant to morning exercisers, are the new green id's that security asks all participants to wear when visiting the mall before it opens in the morning.

The green id tags are free.  You can get one by providing your name and a contact arrangement for security alerts.  Just stop by to see walk coordinator kristen at Dillards Court any M, W, or F between 8 and 10 am.

Security asks that all participants wear these tags visibly so they'll be able to identify and deal with anyone who doesn't belong.

PLEASE HELP SECURITY BY WEARING YOUR GREEN TAG VISIBLY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN MORNING ACTIVITIES.

GIRL TREK

GIRL TREK recently joined us at Weberstown for a walk (and jumping jacks, squats, & lunges - bravo) around The Loop.  These folds like to walk outside, but plan to join us when they need an indoor alternative.  They also welcome one and all to join them for an outdoor experience.  Check out their page, or just show up for the Women's Day Walk on March 11 at Victory Park.

COVID!

Sorry to announce that co-ordinator Kristen has tested positive for covid as of today, Feb 6.

I'll stay away from the mall until I get that cleared up.   Not sure how long that will take.  Meanwhile, please be safe.

Probably a good idea to check yourself with a test if you were in close contact with me end of last week.

More Activities for Seniors?

Are you, or do you know, a senior looking for more activities or assistance?

Here's your chance to have your thoughts/interests considered by some senior-oriented nonprofits making plans for next summer.  The survey is being distributed/collected by Judy and Elaine, who are at Weberstown every morning.  You can pick up a blank from them at the mall, or download & print your own from the link below.

LINE DANCING RETURNS

Starting next week, August 2, we welcome Vivian's Line Dance back to Weberstown.
This great group of dancers will be meeting each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10-11, near Sears.
All exercisers must enter at Dillard's Court.  For everyone's security, please do not let anyone in at other doors.