SAVOY, Ill - Experience a gentle, yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance while reducing pain and fall risk. Medical studies confirm Tai Chi for Arthritis enhances quality of life, and the CDC recognizes Dr. Paul Lam’s program as evidence-based and effective.
Join Family Life Educator Emily Harmon and Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen for this engaging series of classes focusing on Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention.
Participants will learn proven techniques to boost mobility, ease discomfort, and support lifelong wellness. No matter one’s experience level, it’s never to late to start practicing Tai Chi.
Sessions will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Windsor Court room of the Windsor of Savoy (401 Burwash Ave Ofc, Savoy, IL 61874). Classes begin January 14 and run through April 29, 2026.
All sessions begin at 12:30 PM on the following dates:
January 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Space is limited. Each session builds upon the previous one. Therefore, participants should be sure to attend each session to get the most out of this tai chi experience. This event is free to the public but requires registration.
To learn more or to register, visit go.illinois.edu/taichisavoy or call 217-333-9260.
If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Emily Harmon, ebaine@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.