FLC Seniors Qigong

SPRING REGISTRATION opens
MARCH 12, 2026 8:00 am

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 first join the FLC Seniors Club 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 spring 2026 Session, which starts ON april 7 

 To register and pay for the class/program of your choice, follow the steps below:

• Scroll down to the information below regarding all the classes.
• Once you have decided which class/classes you wish to register for, scroll further down to the green box labelled Click Here to Register and Pay for Both In-Person Classes and Zoom Qigong Classes
• Click on the box and follow the directions to both register and pay for your chosen classes.
• Payment confirms your registration.

In-person classes at Trico spring 2026: 

Classes will run from Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026.

The seven in-person options are as follows:

• Tuesday   Qigong with Diane 9:30 am – 10:30 am  (starting April 7)   
  Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room (Class is full. Waiting list only)
• Tuesday   Qigong with Diane 10:45 am - 11:45 am  (starting April 7)   
  Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room (Class is full. Waiting list only)
• Wednesday Qigong with Diane 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm  (starting April 8) 
  Diane Smith (Instructor) In Studio 3 (Class is full. Waiting list only)
• Thursday  Qigong with Diane 9:30 am – 10:30 am  (starting April 9) 
  Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room (Class is full. Waiting list only)
• Thursday  Qigong with Diane 10:45 am – 11:45 am  (starting April 9)   
  Diane Smith (Instructor) In the Seniors Room (Class is full. Waiting list only)
• Friday Qigong with Stella 10:45 am - 11:45 am  (starting April 10) 
  Stella Arcega (Instructor) In Studio 2 (Class is full. Waiting list only)
• Friday Qigong with Stella 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  (starting April 10) 
  Stella Arcega (Instructor) In Studio 2 
• Fees: Cost: $60 for 12 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, except for Stella's classes, which have a limit of 20 and Diane's Wednesday class, which has a limit of 16
• Make-up for missed classes is not permitted because of space restrictions
• Masks are optional when practicing Qigong
• Attendance will be taken at each class.

Zoom classes for spring 2026: 

Classes will run from Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to Thursday, June 25, 2026

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 36 classes 

               Attend as many as you desire       

The green button below will not be active till Thursday March 12 8:00 am

Click Here to Register and Pay for Both In-Person and Zoom Classes

Using Zoom

Once registered/paid, prior to the first class, 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.

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.