NOTE:
For several years I traveled on weekends to various areas of the Province, east, west, central and south, offering T’ai Chi Chih classes. This page captures some of those experiences. When students became accredited as teachers west and central, I focused mainly on our east coast area once again.
I would still be open to possible travels on weekends, pending interest.
Please feel free to contact me for some conversation if there is interest in your area.
Central Newfoundland Area
T’ai Chi Chih classes have been offered by in Gander by Karen Dingwell-McCarthy who was accredited as a T’ai Chi Chih Teacher in August 2009. Nelson Higdon, who was accredited at the same time and was teaching in Gander with Karen, has since moved out of the province.
Gander
Please contact Karen for her current class schedule and other details. You can reach her at 709-256-8486 or kdingwellmccarthy@nf.sympatico.ca
Meanwhile, some former students continue to aim to meet once a week to practice together. Eager to keep the good energy flowing! Congratulations to all! To be commended for your enthusiasm and faithfulness!
Students at Gander weekend session doing Bass Drum including Nelson and Karen (at back on left)who went on to become Accredited T’ai Chi Chih Teachers in 2009Grand Falls-Windsor
Classes have been previously offered at St. Catherine’s Renewal Centre, St. Catherine Street and at the Seniors 50+Club, pending interest and teacher availability.
Former students have continued to meet at the Seniors’ Club a couple of times a week to practice together. Again, eager to keep the good energy flowing! Congratulations to all! To be commended for your enthusiasm and faithfulness!
50+ Club members at GFW doing Pulling in the EnergyIt is my hope to travel to Grand Falls-Windsor area to offer classes again at some point for either a set of weekend classes and/or a set of weekday sessions. Details will be posted and sent out as they become available.
If interested, you can contact me at 727-7863 or sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca
Many thanks to Ruth Sanders for her wonderful leadership in bringing T’ai Chi Chih to the Grand Falls-Windsor area. Unfortunately, for health reasons, Ruth has had to withdraw.
Students at a weekend at St. Catherine’s Renewal Centre doing Around the Platter VariationConception Bay South & Conception Bay North
In June 06 a weekend introductory T’ai Chi Chih course session was offered in Topsail. I would be open to other possibilities in the Conception Bay area, pending interest. Please contact me at 727-7863 or sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca if you are interested.
CBS Weekend T’ai Chi Chih Session doing Pulling TaffySt. Mary’s Bay Area
Classes were offered in July of 2009 at the Father Val Power Learning Centre, Riverhead, St. Mary’s Bay, sponsored by the 50+ Club.
Students at St. Mary’s Session doing Push PullOpen to returning if the interest is there. Meanwhile, a group had been continuing to practice at the Centre. Contact Sheila Lee at 525-2564 or fvplc@hotmail.com if interested or me as the Instructor at sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca or 709-727-7863.
Burin Peninsula Area
Classes were most recently offered in Marystown in September 2010, sponsored by the 50+ Club
Marystown students doing Around the Platter VariationIf you might be interested in other classes in the area, you are invited to contact one of the following:
- Lynn Edwards at (709) 279-1514
- Mike Cheeseman at (709) 279-2149
- Helen Kelly at (709) 279-2043
- Or me at (709) 727-7863 or sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca
Cost: $80 for full course
(Fall 2010 classes were covered by 50+ Club program funds)
Southern Shore Area
Ferryland
Classes were offered in Ferryland the Fall of 2004 as a series of 8 weeks. Other sessions could be offered, pending interest.
In Ferryland doing Daughter on the Mountain TopIf interested in exploring options, please contact me at sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca or (709) 727-7863
Trepassey
Last new classes were offered in Trepassey the Fall of 2004. Other sessions to be offered pending interest. Meanwhile, students have continued to meet two or three times a week to practice together at the 50+ Club Building in Trepassey.
In Trepassey50+ Club doing Around the Platter
To be congratulated and commended for your enthusiasm and faithfulness! Contact person: Jose 438-2273 or jwaddl@nf.sympatico.ca
You can also contact me at 709-727-7863 or sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca
Witless Bay
Last sessions were held in Witless Bay Spring 2008, sponsored by the 50+ Club. Possible other sessions in the future pending interest. Contact me or Sheila Carew at valsheila@nf.sympatico.ca or 709- 334-2311
COST: $80 for full 8-week course
(Cash or cheque payable to Sheila Leonard)
West Coast Area
Stephenville
NOTE: Allan passed away on March 28, 2021 … we’ve lost a wonderful person and a wonderful teacher.
With gratitude for the gift of his life and love and goodness … blessing him on his continuing personal sacred journey …
Allan MacNeil, who was accredited as a T’ai Chi Chih Teacher in August 2009 was teaching classes in the Stephenville area. For details about his classes you are invited to contact Allan at 709-649-1224 in Stephenville or at synergyqi@gmail.com
Stephenville students doing Cosmic Conscious Pose including Allan MacNeill who went on to become an Accredited T’ai Chi Chih TeacherCorner Brook and Deer Lake
Classes were last offered in the Corner Brook and Deer Lake area in 2008 and may again be a possibliity, pending interest and scheduling options re teacher availability. If interested, please contact either me at sheilaleonard@nf.sympatico.ca or Allan.
