About 30 participants crowded into the Bugbee Senior Center’s exercise room in White River Junction, VT, some of whom you can see below. (A few individuals also joined by Zoom.) We celebrated the Year of the Snake with lots of tai chi forms and some qi gong as well, snacks, and laughter. We got to exchange Happy New Year messages in red envelopes and nibble gold wrapped chocolates, and learn what the Year of the Snake might portend. After, many folks stayed for a tasty Asian-themed lunch.
What really came home to me during this party was the social aspect of tai chi. Watching people chat during breaks, hug friends they’d not seen in a while, feel the energy of tai chi as we attempted to move together–wow! This aspect of tai chi is so important.
What a lovely event! Lots of engaged attendees, delicious refreshments and pretty mementos to bring home. Getting to see you demonstrate the fan form for us was a real highlight, Anne–thanks so much for hosting this celebration!