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All times listed on this page are Central Time.

Attention: Due to many cancellations and closings happening due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
please check with the location or teacher to ensure the class or practice is happening before attending.

Additionally, the following teachers are offering practices or classes virtually (e.g. Zoom), contact them for further details.  Some of the class listings in the city listing below may be offered virtually as well.
  • Sue Bitney (suebrestinchi@gmail.com or 612/269-3885 (no calls after 9:00 p.m.)) -
    Free T'ai Chi Chih practices on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; email Sue no later than Sunday noon to get the link and be admitted to the Monday practice.
    Also see below for a hybrid offering at the Nokomis Community Center.
  • Bruce Eisenmenger - During COVID-19, Bruce is offering only individual training in T’ai Chi Chih and Seijaku via secure video conferencing.   Contact Bruce at brucee@partnersinchi.com or  651/230-4124 for more information.
  • Ev Hanson-Florin - See Roseville Area Schools Community Education and Saint Paul Community Education specifics under Roseville and Saint Paul below.
  • Laurie Jacobi - Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. - contact Laurie at lauriejacobi@msn.com
  • Theresa May - Saturday mornings - contact Theresa at Heavenonearthhealingtheresamay@gmail.com or register at
    https://heavenonearthhealing.as.me/ThreeWaysToBliss4Sessions
  • Anna Vaith (through Anytime Fitness in Stewartville) - Mondays at 4:30 p.m. - contact Anna at vaith.anna@mayo.edu
  • Marlene Vernon - Practice for people who know the form - Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - contact Marlene at  vernonmarlenatcc@gmail.com

Aitkin

Jamie Erickson

Rippleside Elementary
225 2nd St SW 

For class dates, times, and registration information, see https://isd1.ce.eleyo.com (Adult programing - Tai Chi Chih).
Or you can call 218/927-7736 to register. 

Bemidji

Jeanne Engen-Duranske

New World Naturals / Center For Optimum Health and The Better You
School of Integrative Medicine

1435 Anne St NW

For class dates, times, and registration information, contact Jeanne at 218/751-3173 or jmduranske@techemail.com.

Chaska

Sue Bitney

Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive

T'ai Chi Chih introduction part of Yoga retreat program. See https://arb.umn.edu/content/yoga-gardens for details and registration information.

Detroit Lakes

Nancy Hebert

Detroit Lakes Park
Corner of Washington Ave and North Shore drive

Practice outside by the band-shell on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting, through the end of September.

Historic Homes Theatre ballroom
826 Summit Ave.

Practice on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m..  In September this is the location if weather doesn't allow practice in the park (see above).  Beginning in October this will be the practice location.

Fridley

Christine Moore

Fridley Community Center
6085 7th St NE   

For class dates, times, and registration information, see https://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/page.cfm?p=2509.
Or you can call 763/502-5100 to register.

Maplewood

Linda Zelig

Path of Grace United Methodist Church
759 Country Rd B East

For more information on class dates, times, and registration, contact Linda at lmzelig@gmail.com or 612/747-7244.

Minneapolis

Sue Bitney

Lake Harriet Rose Garden
4124 Rosewood Road

Free Saturday summer practices outdoors from 6/4/2022 through 9/3/2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lake Harriet Rose garden near the Turtle fountain, weather permitting. Any questions contact Sue Bitney at suebrestinchi@gmail.com.

Nokomis Community Center
2401 E. Minnehaha Parkway

Free T'ai Chi Chih hybrid class i.e. can attend in-person behind the center, weather permitting, or online, on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Summer session from 6/8/2022 through 8/17/2022.  Any questions or for the Zoom link, contact Sue Bitney at suebrestinchi@gmail.com.

Minnetonka

Monica Campbell and Susan Sobelson

Minnetonka Community Center 
14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

8 to 14 week sessions beginning January, March, and September as well as courses offered in the Summer. Courses available in T'ai Chi Chih Instruction as well as T'ai Chi Chih Practice; instructor permission required for practice groups. Monday and Wednesday mornings or afternoons

To check schedules and to register, go to www.eminnetonka.com or call 952/939-8393

Plymouth

Silvia Yueh

Plymouth Community Center, Active Wing
14800 34th Ave N

Tuesdays, July 12 through August 30, 2022.
Beginner Instruction Class: 10:00 to 11 a.m.
Intermediate Group Practice: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Registration at https://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/parks-recreation-/recreation-activities or at phone 763/509-5200.

Rochester

Bonnie Sokolov

Assisi Heights Spirituality Center
1001 14th Street NW

Beginning classes in the summer at the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center. Register online at https://rochesterfranciscan.org/events/ or call 507/282-7441.

Patty Stupca

Rochester Athletic Club (RAC)
3100 19th St. NW

Drop-in classes every Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the RAC; classes are free for RAC members. For more information, contact the RAC at 507/282-6000, or Patty Stupca at Pattystupca@yahoo.com or 507/269-9058.

Judy Trousdell

Assisi Heights Canticle Park
1001 14th Street NW

Free drop-in summer practice in the park, weather permitting.  This will be Thursday evenings, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. from 6/9/2022 through 9/1/2022.  Contact Judy if you have any questions at jtrous1a@charter.net.

Assisi Heights Spirituality Center
1001 14th Street NW

Beginning and Continuing classes year-round at the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center.    If possible, the Fall Beginning and Continuing classes will start in October 2022. For more information on class times, fees, and registration, see the Events listing at https://rochesterfranciscan.org/events/ or call 507/282-7441 or 507/280-2195.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
1212 12th Ave NW

Fall and Winter Beginning and Continuing classes at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Looking Within Center.    If possible, the Fall Beginning and Continuing classes will start in October 2022.  Registration etc. information will be posted at a later date.

Northrup Community Education Center, Rochester Community Education
201 8th St NW

If possible, the Fall Beginning classes will start in mid-October 2022 through Rochester Community Education. Register online at www.rochesterce.org/enrichment/adult or call 507/328-4000.

Roseville

Karen Carrier

Central Park
Victoria St (park near tennis courts)

Free practice outside on Thursday evenings at 5:45 p.m.; social distancing is being practiced for the practice.  Contact Karen Carrier at Carrierkd@gmail.com for more information.

Ev Hanson-Florin

Roseville Area Schools Community Education

Register online 
https://www.isd623.org/sites/isd623.org/files/CE%20Community%20Ed%20Brochure.pdf or see catalog for phone or mail-in registration.

Kip (Robert) Kippley

Roseville Community Center
1920 West County Road B

T’ai Chi Chih Level 2 Classes on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. through Roseville Adult Education.  Classes run in eight-week sessions from September through May.  When classes are not in session, free practices are offered at the same time and place.

To register, call Donna Anderson at 651/604-3770 or online at:
http://www.isd623.org/commed/adult. There is no need to register for the free practices.

Saint Paul

Vanjie Bratt , Carol Mockovak and Terry Vrabel Sonier

Hidden Falls Regional Park (north entrance)
1313 Hidden Falls Drive

Free outdoor practice at the park) through St. Paul Parks and Rec.
Tuesday mornings 9:00 a.m. from June through September.

Ev Hanson-Florin

Saint Paul Community Education:

Register online 
http://commed.spps.org or see catalog for phone or mail-in registration

Sandra (Sandy) Skach

Mattocks Park
James and S. Macalester Streets

Free Summer Outdoor Drop-In Practice. 
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

Marlene Vernon

Como Regional Park (meet by Como Lake Fountain and Pavilion)
1199 Midway Parkway

Free summer outdoor drop-in practices.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m., June through August
Click here for additional information (Facebook page).

Jewish Community Center (JCC)
1375 St Paul Ave

Thursdays 8:30 a.m. (Advanced)
Call JCC for more information on registration 651/698-0751

Mary Weddle

Linwood Community Center
860 St. Clair Avenue

The Linwood Community Center is currently closed and therefore the T'ai Chi Chih classes are not available.  Go to www.stpaul.gov/fallfun or call Linwood Center at 651/298-5660 to check for any status changes.

Stewartville

Anna Vaith

Anytime Fitness (on Zoom - see top of page)
16200 Second Ave. NW

Drop-in classes every week at Anytime Fitness.  Classes are free for members, and $10.00 for non-members.  For more information on class dates and times, contact Anna Vaith at vaith.anna@mayo.edu  or 507/378-4261.

Stewartville Community Education (on hold)

Monday evenings: Continuing Classes 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Beginning Classes
6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at Central Education Center.  To register, call Stewartville Community Education at vaith.anna@mayo.edu or 507/533-1650.

West Saint Paul

Theresa May

Cherokee Regional Park
700 Cherokee Heights Blvd

Wednesday Mornings, Meditation In The Park class is held on top of the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and Twin Cities.  Age range is preteens to adults.  Beginner and seasoned students welcomed. Starting in June 2021 and continuing through good weather.  Students must agree to Covid safety recommendations. For more info please contact Theresa at, heavenonearthhealingtheresamay@gmail.com  or register at https://heavenonearthhealing.as.me/MeditationInThePark.

White Bear Lake

Jeanne Hartle

Beginning class forming when possible;  dates, time and location to be determined. If interested in potentially participating in a class in this geographical area, please contact Jeanne at 612/616-6861 or jeannemh55@gmail.com.
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