Community Center continues Tai Chi

The White Hall Community Center is continuing its Tai Chi program through May 6. Participants will meet for approximately 30 minutes at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sessions began April 13, according to a notice on the White Hall Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

The Tai Chi program is sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) South Central Center on Aging. The program is led by a certified Tai Chi instructor. This is a beginners program, so no special skills needed.

“Tai Chi is an evidence-based program, which means, it is proven to work,” according to the notice.

The program decreases one’s overall risk of falling while it helps a person to improve balance, stabilityor steadiness, posture, strength mental health, cognitive function and pain management.

Whether a person needs relief from pain or just wants to be active, this program provides many benefits to everyday life.

All guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be followed including social distancing, face masks and health screenings. Registration is required. Details: (870) 879-1440 or ndbates@uams.edu or UAMScentersonaging.org or Facebook/UAMScaregiving.