The Varnum Library is offering a FREE Beginner Level Fall Prevention Tai Chi class led by Valerie Valcour RN, a certified Tai Chi Vermont Instructor, beginning Saturday November 5 th from 9:30 until 10:30 am.
These evidenced-based classes will continue every Saturday through December, with the exception of November 26 th and December 24 th . Wear comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothes.
Fall Prevention Tai Chi is a Sun Style form of Tai Chi. It is a variety of movements and forms that specifically work on fall prevention strategies like weight transference, mindfulness, and balance. Fall Prevention Tai Chi is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce falls and arthritis pain and decrease depression, anxiety, and osteoporosis. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Led by a trained program leader, Valerie Valcour, these enjoyable and motivational classes may be taken either standing or sitting in a chair.
The Exercise Program Will Help You: • Keep joints flexible and muscles strong • Increase energy • Improve your well-being • Sleep better Proven Results: • Fewer Falls • Less pain • Improved joint function • Increased muscular strength • Overall sense of well-being • Better quality of life
Call The Varnum Memorial Library for more information and to register 802) 644-2117. Or drop in and sign up. AmeriCorps Seniors and Central Vermont Council on Aging are excited to partner with Varnum Memorial Library to offer this program, which is proven to diminish or avoid negative consequences of aging.