Posted on October 8, 2026
Join the Ulster County Office for the Aging for an eight-week Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Tai chi is a slow, rhythmic, and graceful form of exercise that promotes physical health, relaxation, and harmony of body and mind.
This beginner-level program is designed to build skills gradually, with each class building upon the previous session.
Program Dates & Time:
Starting: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Days: Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Duration: Twice a week for eight weeks
Location:
Rondout Methodist Church
25 Schoonmaker Lane
Stone Ridge, NY
Benefits of Tai Chi:
- Increase strength, flexibility, and mobility
- Improve posture and balance
- Help reduce pain and stress
- Promote an alert and peaceful mind
- Encourage harmony of body, mind, and spirit
Participation:
Participants are asked to commit to attending classes twice weekly for the full eight-week program, as each class builds upon the previous one.
Registration:
Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
To RSVP, please call the Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456.
Program Support:
Contributions are welcome and help keep senior programs available.
Funding is provided through the New York State Office for the Aging and voluntary contributions. This program is offered as part of the New York State Department of Health’s Older Adult Fall Prevention Program.