CCHA Tai Chi

Next date: Thursday, 08 October 2026 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

• Provide an opportunity for socialising and friendship
• Allow participation in a very healthy form of exercise and movement
• Bring people together in a supportive environment
• Increase participants' well-being and enhance their social connection

HISTORY

The group has been functioning for more than 25 years. It began soon after the organisation's activities moved to the Community Centre.

Tai Chi is one of the programs of Capricorn Coast Health Ageing (CCHA). CCHA also offers Exercises twice a week, plus Mahjong and Cards each week -- all at the Community Centre.

The group does not currently have a qualified / trained Tai Chi instructor. They used to have one, but she had to stop due to health and has since passed away at the age of 95.

DETAILS

The Tai Chi group meets weekly on Thursdays, from 9-10 am in the Community Centre's Rooms A&B.

There is a cost of $1 per session. Participants also need to join CCHA for $5 per year. The group also collects loose change, with which they purchase needed items for the Community Centre's ICare program.

CCHA also runs a Tai Chi class in the Cultural Hall in Emu Park on Fridays from 8:45-9:45 at $4 per session. Wilma leads this group as well.

PEOPLE

The group welcomes anyone to join.

They have about 25 people on their list and get 13-17 most weeks.

One man attends regularly, and others have participated in the past; all of the other participants at this time are women.

Wilma typically leads the Tai Chi and other related exercises, such as Swinging Arms, Lotus, and Shibashi. Denise leads the swords exercise.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE

"I find Tai Chi very relaxing; it gives me a does of tranquility. I used to do Tai Chi about fifteen years ago, even once on an overnight boat in Vietnam!"

Valda, participant for 3 years

MORE

• The group practises the Yang 48 form of Tai Chi.
• There are numerous videos online demonstrating the movements of Yang 48 Tai Chi.
• Gentle, Eastern-style music is played to accompany each of the various sets of exercises the group practises.

 

When

Location

Yeppoon Community Centre, 80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, Yeppoon, 4703, View Map