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Six week free Tai Chi classes offered at Carson City Senior Center

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Fri Dec 17 2021 .
November 5, 2021 - 10:00am
November 12, 2021 - 10:00am
November 19, 2021 - 10:00am
November 26, 2021 - 10:00am
December 3, 2021 - 10:00am
December 10, 2021 - 10:00am
December 17, 2021 - 10:00am

Join instructor Cindy Battee who specializes in a 4-minute Tai Chi style for seniors for a six-week free course at the Carson City Senior Center beginning Friday, Nov. 5.

Studies have found Tai Chi improves cardiovascular endurance, sleep, immune system, strength, balance, flexibility and helps to relieve stress.

Dates: Fridays: Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. No class on Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving holiday.

The class is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.

Must RSVP to save your space. Call (775) 883-0703 to register.

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