News from Teachers (Winter 1986)

In spring and part of the summer of 1986, I continued the TCC classes at the Oakland-Piedmont Jewish Community Center. Mainly a wonderful group of seniors (mature adults, they call themselves) came. Although a core came for every class and asked for more in the Fall, only one or two practiced the TCC on their own. In October, when a new series begins there, special consideration will be given to this issue. (I loved the suggestion given at the August Conference to practice ONE MINUTE, at least every day.) I also had two eight week sessions in Concord at the Botsford Chiropractic Center, to one of which my chiropractor came. Following a presentation on TCC that I gave for members of a Stroke Club at the Oakland Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, four people wanted to learn TCC; and one offered to hold classes in her apartment. It seemed to help at least three of them with relaxation, coordination and balance. One man, however, became more fatigued and frustrated after the first few lessons. I think he tried too hard.

PLANS FOR FALL:

Ongoing daily practice 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. in my patio or living room. If in or near Oakland, come join me.

Botsford Chiropractic Center
7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday Oct. 2 – Nov. 20

Oakland-Piedmont Jewish Community Center
1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday Oct. 3 – Dec. 19 (-11/28)

These classes will have T’ai Chi Chih and Folk Dance.

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to THE VITAL FORCE. You have given inspiration and many ideas that I have used.

– Adele Wenig
Oakland, CA

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Bonnie McKenzie is presently teaching a class of over 60 people at West Valley College in Saratoga, California. Wow! Thanks to Mark Harrell for co-instructing.

Carolyn Shaw of Albuquerque, New Mexico writes that she has been teaching TCC workshops for the New Mexico Association for Counseling and Development and for the New Mexico State Counselors Association during their yearly conferences. She has taught workshops in Las Cruces, Los Alamos, Gallup, and Santa Fe. They have been enthusiastically received. Carolyn also continues to offer regular courses in Albuquerque.

– Carolyn Shaw
Albuquerque, New Mexico