Teacher News (September 1992)

Alice Holden, San Antonio, TX: I have moved and am enjoying my work here and believe that T’ai Chi Chih has been helpful in my getting to know the larger community of San Antonio. I am grateful.

Lisette Tingesdahl, Janesville, WI: May 1, 1992 I attended the annual ROM Institute teacher training conference in Madison, Wisconsin. I had been invited to assist in teacher training/testing. I have been accredited with the ROM Institute for two years and have enjoyed the connection of their work with the purpose of T’ai Chi Chih. As I arrived I saw a face that looked so familiar. After incidental conversation with my neighbors at the table where I was seated, I found out this familiar face belonged to a T’ai Chi Chih teacher from California. My brain suddenly and happily compiled this information and the last August TCC conference came to mind instantly. This had to be the answer. So I walked up to this lady, introduced myself and asked if she remembered me and we spoke of TCC. That was the link of our acquaintance. Barbara Joy was the name I could not remember. Barbara Joy was the person who’s face I could not forget! So it was such joy to see her and together we even had the opportunity to share about TCC with the group. It was “Joy & Lisette thru movement” that day!! I still rejoice at the unexpected turn of events that day. Small world! Wonderful people! T’ai Chi Chih is growing! Many thanks to Joy for crossing my path on May 1. Love & Light.

Gary Halden, Two Harbors, MN writes: I’m still teaching actively, and usually have one or two classes going at all times. I have a senior citizen ..doing the movements while sitting in her wheel chair. After five weeks she is able to pick up her one bad leg and straighten it out–she’s just ecstatic! This is what I’ve really wanted to experience in my teaching, it really warms my heart. Maybe I can do a story on her in the future.

Ellen Tatge, Albuquerque, NM writes: I received a call from the New Mexico Arthritis Foundation whom I’ve been lobbying to offer a class. First step–I’m on their program for education in August to give a talk and demonstration on TCC. This will be advertised in a newsletter that goes to 10,000 people–public awareness of T’ai Chi Chih is really growing! Best regards and love to (you and) all the TCC family.

Ruthmarie Arguello-Sheehan and Brendan Curtin, Sun City, AZ: T’ai Chi Chih instructor, hypnotherapists, Therapeutic Touch Therapy and Professional Storytellers will be part of The Great Pyramid Healing Conference, Dec. 5-12, 1992 held at the Great Pyramid on the grounds of the famous, opulent Mena House Oberoi Hotel in Egypt. Presentations will be made in full view of the Great Pyramid.

Sister Dorothy Ferrell, Rochester, MN: I do appreciate and enjoy each VFJ issue, receiving inspiration and help in continuing my journey with Joy Through Movement. This past year I have been limited to teaching only The Franciscans here at Assisi Heights. In September however, I shall expand into the Community of Rochester by teaching in the Continuing Ed. Program as well as to employees of IBM. IBM will grant scholarships to any of their employees wanting to take the class. I need only provide the space. In time, I anticipate introducing T’ai Chi Chih to the employees of the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital.