FLC Seniors Qigong

FALL REGISTRATION now OPEN

Qigong (Chee Gong) is an ancient Chinese whole mind and body practice developed over 2000 years ago. The word "qi", pronounced chee, means energy while "gong" means to act or practice.

Qigong, therefore, consists of slow-flowing movements that activate the energy force in your body. It focuses on breath coupled with meditative visualization and recognizes that energy flow is vital to good health.

The gentle rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, and increase vitality. It has been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Inherent in our instructor’s classes is the development of community spirit.

We offer in-person classes at the trico centre for family wellness
as well as online zoom classes 

All participants must be FLC Seniors Club members and must join by registering online ($15 annually). 
FLC membership begins on September 1, of each year. You can join at any time.
Please click on MEMBERSHIP INFO at the top of this page to find out how to become an FLC member. 

To Register For the Fall 2025 Session, which starts ON September 9

 Follow the simple steps below:

• First, decide which class or classes you wish to attend by checking Classes Available below. 
• Next, scroll down past Classes Available to the big green button  that looks like this: Click here to register for both In-Person and Zoom Qigong Classes, and click on it.
• This will allow you to register for your choice of the in-person classes, the Zoom class, or both. A payment invite will be sent on August 4 and you will have 3 days to make your payment.
• If your desired class is full, you may choose a different class, or place yourself on the wait list. Wait list openings will be filled in order of wait list date.

classes available

In-person classes at Trico Fall 2025: 

The five options are as follows. Participants choose one time slot to attend. Participants can, however, register and pay for as many time slots as they wish.

Classes will run from Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to Friday, December 12, 2025.

• Tuesday   Qigong with Diane    9:30 am – 10:30 am  (starting September 9)    Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room (Class Full/Waiting List Only) 
• Tuesday   Qigong with Diane   10:45 am - 11:45 am  (starting September 9)    Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room 
• Wednesday Qigong with Diane 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm  (starting September 10)  Diane Smith (Instructor) In Studio 3
• Thursday  Qigong with Diane    9:30 am – 10:30 am  (starting September 11)    Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room 
• Thursday  Qigong with Diane   10:45 am – 11:45 am  (starting  September 11)   Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room (Class Full/Waiting List Only)
• Friday Qigong with Stella     10:45 am - 11:45 am  (starting Sept. 12)   Stella Arcega (Instructor) In Studio 2 (Class Full/Waiting List Only)
• Fees: Cost: $60 for 14 classes 
  This will enable participants to register for one of the classes above.   
  
  In-person class protocols:
• The number of participants in Diane Smith’s Tuesday and Thursday classes is limited to 26 in the Seniors Room
• The number of participants in Diane Smith’s Wednesday class is limited to 14 in Studio 3
• The number of participants in Stella Arcega’s class is limited to 20 in Studio 2
• Masks are optional when practicing Qigong
• Attendance will be taken at each class.

Zoom classes for Fall 2025: 

Classes will run from Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, to Thursday, December 11, 2025

10:00 am – 11:00 am on:

• Tuesdays                   Qigong with Stella                             Stella Arcega (Instructor)
• Wednesdays              Qigong with Diane                            Diane Smith (Instructor)
• Thursdays                  Qigong with Stella                             Stella Arcega (Instructor)

Fees:   $65 for all  42 classes 

               Attend as many as you desire

                Click Here to register for Both In-Person and Zoom Qigong Classes             

Using Zoom

Once registered/paid, participants will receive:

• an email with details of how to download the free Zoom application onto your computer, laptop, or tablet.
• details about the Qigong Zoom sessions including a Zoom link, meeting ID number, and access code.
• Save this email for weekly reference, or copy down the Zoom link and meeting access codes.

In addition, you can see a simple tutorial about how to get started in Zoom for the first time.  

How to Get Started in Zoom

ZOOM Meeting Etiquette:

• Please "Mute" yourself to reduce background noise...it will show as a diagonal line through the microphone icon.
• During the social time, click on View - Gallery to see everyone who has their video camera turned on, and unmute yourself if you would like to chat/socialize.
• The Zoom host will mute everyone when the Qigong session begins.
• Click on View - Speaker to see the instructor close-up during the class.
• If you want to talk/ be noticed - HAND UP or WAVE!
• Use the CHAT tool to type messages to everyone in the session, or to individuals (select names from the drop-down menu).

Qigong Executive Committee:

A group of dedicated individuals serves as the Executive Committee for the Qigong Club. 

For further information contact the Qigong Club Coordinator:  

Brenda Zugman by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])                                

Thanks to OpenSky Qigong and Modern Qigong for images.