CLARKSVILLE, TN − Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce a new program aimed at improving health and wellness in the community: Tai Chi for Arthritis. This low-impact exercise class is designed for individuals of all ages, with a special focus on adults managing arthritis and other chronic conditions.
Thanks to a generous grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), with funding support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clarksville Parks and Recreation is one of 35 park and recreation agencies nationwide to receive the SHAPR 3.0 award.
Through this grant, the department will offer the Tai Chi for Arthritis program, providing Clarksville residents an opportunity to engage in physical activity that has been proven to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and help prevent falls.
“Six in 10 adults in the United States suffer from one or more chronic conditions, including arthritis, which affects many people in Clarksville,” said Jennifer Letourneau, Director of Clarksville Parks and Recreation. “This grant from NRPA and the CDC allows us to provide a new resource for older adults and anyone seeking to improve their overall health and wellness. Tai Chi for Arthritis is a gentle but effective way to stay active and manage chronic conditions.”
The Tai Chi for Arthritis program, developed by the Tai Chi for Health Institute, will begin on October 21, 2024, and will be held every Monday and Friday through December 13, 2024. Each class lasts 45 minutes, and the program will be led by certified instructors trained specifically to teach this evidence-based program. Registration is open now through October 21, and the cost is $20, covering all sessions.
The program is ideal for individuals looking for a low-impact way to stay active, particularly those managing arthritis or other chronic conditions. Clarksville Parks and Recreation intends to add more Tai Chi programming throughout 2025.
For more information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/55jusv2r.