BRIARCRIER
June 24, 2011, Friday at 12:00, Briarcliff Rec Dept, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB
TODAY IN HISTORY
1948 – The Republican National Convention met in Philadelphia and nominated New York State Governor Thomas E. Dewey for President
Meeting Leader – Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE - Dean Dykeman PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Reverend Dean Dykeman
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Our meetings will continue at the Rec Center until further notice. Other locations are being considered.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Community Day is Saturday September 10th.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Robert Chuckrow, PhD, Tai Chi
SUMMARY OF TALK
Tai Chi (pronounced tie jee) is a meditative exercise based on ancient Chinese philosophy and other principles of health, self development and self defense. It’s natural relaxed movements promote inner calm and improve self awareness, balance and coordination. Studies have confirmed that those who practice Tai Chi are less susceptible to falls, have improved blood pressure and experience less Rheumatoid Arthritis pain. Dr. Chuckrow demonstrated his skills with his son-in-law, Mike Risko, by urging him to attempt to push him over. Mike was unable to due so because of Dr. Chuckrow's use of Tai Chi. A round symbol with black and white represents Tai Chi, the black is female and the white is male. It represents opposites, up or down, hard or soft. Dr. Chuckrow appeared very graceful, even when he demonstrated the almost violent movements of his Chinese fan, again always showing opposites, open and closed.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
FRIDAY PROGRAM AT REC BUILDING -- Helping Africans, Dr. Rolande Hodel and Betty Lewis
