June 2026 Tai Chi Signups in Richland, WA
Reminder to sign up now for June 2026 Tai Chi classes.
Please register at the Community Center’s front desk (or use the online option) no later than May 29, 2026. Thanks.
Enjoy Tai Chi now.
“Tai Chi for a Better Life!”
Reminder: Regular Tai Chi classes will be cancelled on Memorial Day, as the Community Center is expected to be closed for the holiday. We will return to our regular schedule on Wednesday.
Memorial Day in 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026.The holiday is observed annually on the last Monday of May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces.
Richland Washington editorial/opinion by Frank Lockwood:
The Richland event was a big success.
Not only was it well attended, but also well organized by our great Tai Chi/Qigong Day committee. Thanks to them all: Bill Powell, Kathy Davis, Kelley Muntean, Susanna Salsbury, Bonnie Heidbrak, Lis Findley, John Fisher. Satoe Fisher, Danny Hale, Frank Lockwood. (Did I miss anybody?)
All of your hard work has paid off. Also, when taking photos, Laura Lockwood noted that the team coordination during the forms has improved compared to a year ago.
Our signage and advertising were way better than in years past too, much of that due to the professionalism of John and Satoe Fisher.
And not least of all, a larger group from the community followed along with the Short Form and a good number, perhaps a dozen or more? participated in the free lesson on “Basic Tai Chi Walking.” Perhaps some of them will return in the future to learn advanced Tai Chi Walking.
All in all, Tai Chi Day 2026 was a
Come for a free Tai Chi lesson in Richland, Washington on April 25, 2026. This is being offered as part of the annual World Tai Chi & Qigong celebration at the Community Center and Howard Amon Park.
You should arrive by 09:45 AM. We will begin in the Arts & Crafts room, with other activities moving to the outdoors.
For more about this event see also:
(Room Change for World Tai Chi/Qigong Event)
This message is to notify you of today’s room changes for the World Tai Chi/Qigong Event at Richland Community Center.
We are now assigned to meet at the Arts and Crafts room tomorrow and not the Activity room. Please arrive by 9:45, as the forms will commence promptly at 10 AM. The event is free to the public.
See you all tomorrow.
Also, note that many activities will move to the outdoors, so dress accordingly. It might be a good idea to bring a folding lawn chair and your water bottle, and sunscreen and hat to protect from the elements.
Room RFel
Hey everyone,
Just a heads up, there is no class this Friday March 27th, 2026. The next class is Monday March 30th.
Also, it is time to register for April’s classes. You may register at the Community Center’s front desk or online. To register online for Richland Community Center classes, visit the portal linked below:
Select the ‘Activities’ button to browse and enroll. You will need to create a user account, select your desired class, and pay via the secure website.
Note: This post was created with some AI assistance.
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Now is the time to register for Tai Chi Class at Richland, Washington Community Center.
We ask that you sign up for classes before the end of each month.
Because of recent class growth we have now limited class size to fifty individuals. Register a few days before the end of the month in order to attend at the first of the month. This also facilitates record keeping.
Thanks for supporting Tai Chi and our host, the Richland Community Center.
Frank Lockwood, Admin
This message is important for those receiving any texts/announcements or reminders from the Tri-Cities Tai Chi class at Richland, Washington Community Center.
The app has been changed for texting Tai Chi Class announcements and reminders.
Yesterday I sent class members invitations to download WhatsApp, which is the format I plan to use from here on out. If you wish to remain on the texting list you must accept the invitation and download the app if you do not already have it.
You should have received instructions with the invitations. If you did not get an invitation, or if you need further assistance with this, feel free to email me:
richlandtaichi@Gmail.com
Yang Style Short Form Steps
1. Preparation (arms at sides, take two deep breaths, relax) 2a Beginning (step out with left, hands around to front, lift arms, bring in softly, lower arms)2b. Turn right, hold a ball, turn left,
3. Ward off left
4. Ward off right
5. Grasp sparrow’s tail (roll back, press, push)
6. Single whip (right hand up, left hand underneath; step out to left and push)
7a. Lift hands (right hand higher than left)
7b. Shoulder strike/press (Lean right, brace with left hand)
8. White Crane spreads wings (right hand up by head, left arm down with palm to the back)
9. Brush left knee
10. Play guitar (left hand higher than right)
11. Brush left knee
12. Step forward, deflect, intercept and punch
13. Withdraw and push, turn right
14. Cross hands/double block (Circle arms, cross hands in front of face)
15. Embrace tiger and return to the mountain (look back, turn right greater than 90 degrees 16. Grasp sparrow’s tail
17. Slanted single whip – turning to corners (right front corner, then left front corner)
18. Sweep step, sweep step, fist under elbow
19. Step back to repel/chase the monkey (4 times), hold ball
20. Diagonal Flying posture
21. Wave hands in clouds (3 times)
22. Single whip
23. Down posture (angle right foot out, lower body down and shift forward/up)
24a. Golden pheasant/bird stands on left leg (Raise right leg with knee bent, lift right hand)
24b. Golden pheasant stands on right leg (Raise left leg with knee bent, lift left hand & balance with right arm)
25. Separate right, then left foot (strike kick right then left, lifting arm opposite of leg) 26. Turn around (half-turn (180°) counterclockwise) and strike with left heel (push kick), with right arm up
27-29. Tai chi walk – brush left knee, brush right, punch down, ward off right
30. Grasp sparrow’s tail
31. Single whip
32. Fair Lady Weaving at the Shuttle – turn to four corners (4 moves). See attached drawing for diagram of moves.
33. Hold a ball, turn, ward off left
34. Ward off right
35. Grasp sparrow’s tail
36. Single whip
37. Down posture
38. Step up to seven stars (hands crossed in front of face with left inside, right toe pointed down)
39. Step back to ride the tiger (right arm/hand up, left arm/hand down, with hand slightly forward)
40. Full turn (360°) clockwise and sweep the lotus (3 arm sweeps right to left. On second sweep kick left to right)
41. Bend the bow to shoot the tiger
42. Deflect, intercept and punch
43. Wipe off/withdraw then push, turn right
44. Cross hands (double block)
45. Conclusion of tai chi – unfold, raise, lower, return hands to side, feet together
January and February tai chi class growth was amazing!
Head Instructor Bill Powell reported that we have about 40 signed up, and have been running 24 to 30 in class.
“I have limited the signups for class to 50 students.”
We also had the largest number of new students if any month to date, of 17 new students. Powell attributed the influx to better advertising. “This (growth) appears to reflect our Facebook Page and the better Richland Rec Page,” he said.
