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Tai Chi at Beatley Library

Balance Your Mind and Body

2024-10-10 17:30:00 2024-10-10 18:30:00 America/New_York Tai Chi at Beatley Library Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Thursday, October 10
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-10 17:30:00 2024-10-10 18:30:00 America/New_York Tai Chi at Beatley Library Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.

Tai Chi movements can be practiced by people of all ages and, as the form involves balanced walking, it results in a relaxed aerobic exercise for major muscle groups and the circulatory system.

The practice of Tai Chi also benefits the mind, and learning the form, with keen awareness of body movements and balance, leads to an increase in mental sharpness.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.  Class is held outside in the Reading Garden, or in the Periodicals area or Large Meeting Room in case of inclement weather.

Questions? Comments? Email reflib@alexlibraryva.org

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | taichi | fitness | exercise |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
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Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
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Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:05am
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Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 12:05pm
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Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, May 29, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

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Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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