Honoring a First

Joy Barbour (Bullhead City, AZ): I feel that it was such an honor to have the first Arizona T’ai Chi Chih Teacher Training Course right here in Bullhead City, and a privilege to act as facilitator. I also believe that the candidates demonstrated a wonderful attitude and open receptiveness to Steve’s thorough instruction in the movements, as well as the principles and philosophy of T’ai Chi Chih. They remarked how rapidly the week went, and regretted that it was over when the end came. Thanks to Justin for his wonderful gift, and to Steve for continuing to share this gift. Also, Susan Webster from San Diego area joined us, as well as Dianne Norris from Prescott. Sharon Edwards, who uses her T’ai Chi Chih with her Recovery Counseling clients, joined us also, along with my special “Honey-doer,” John.

Accredited at Bullhead City, AZ, May 11, 1991, By Steve Ridley

Della Alberson
Dennis Anderson
Sandra De Leon
Bill Fischer
Athena Layne
Loretta Hopper
Regina Horgan
David Smith
Roxann Post
Claudette Riker
Joan Harmon
Bill Stewart

The printed list also gave each new teacher’s address and phone number; these are not reproduced here.

From Loretta Hopper (recently accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor from Bullhead City, AZ): After having just completed the week long teachers accreditation course I would like to extend my thanks to Steve. He showed each individual much kindness and encouragement. The week was intense, thoughtful, and thoroughly enlightening. By the week’s end everyone seemed to share a special closeness. I would also like to thank Joy Barbour for working extra hard at organizing everything so perfectly. Our meeting room had a beautiful view of the Colorado River which also with Steve’s enthusiasm for T’ai Chi Chih helped us “go with the flow.”