Victoria Accreditation

For the second time in Canada, we held a successful accreditation course. Our time together was intense as there was much work to be done this year. With Steve’s kind but firm guidance, everyone managed to near perfection. I am very pleased to extend a warm and sincere welcome to the 13 new teachers, wishing them much joy in their teaching experience.

As always and foremost, our thanks goes to Justin who made all this possible and also to Steve who has the patience of a saint. Coupled with his eloquence of movements and kindness of heart, that constitutes an excellent teacher.

Thanks also to Carole Gates who contributed 4 well prepared students from Duncan and assisted throughout the course.

It was good to see so many of the visiting teachers from Victoria as well as from out of town including Jean Katus from North Dakota, Guadalupe Buchwald from Edmonton and Maureen Cadden from Whisler.

The highlight of the event was our Saturday morning practice session in Beacon Hill Park. It was a lovely warm morning and about 40 of us including many area T’ai Chi Chih enthusiasts gathered and followed the lead of the Teacher Candidates. The feeling of LOVE, PEACE AND TRANQUILITY was ever so evident.

Sincerely,

– Renee J. Wilson

New Teachers Accredited in Victoria

Patricia Christian, Victoria, B.C.
Janice Rae Meek, Victoria, B.C.
Lavana Kilborn, Port Alberni, B.C.
Lynn Kobewka, Victoria, B.C.
Ken Kobewka, Victoria, B.C.
Marylin Ollivier, Crofton, B.C.
Betty Sommerfield, Duncan, B.C.
Margarhita Ajoute, Edmonton, Alberta
Dennis Froese, Lethbridge, Alberta
Linda McKenzie, Regina, Sask.
Shrilayn J. Z. Denning, Mayne Island, B.C.
Iona Felling, 150 Mile House, B.C.
Donna Moore, Winslow, Washington