

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Strong and Steady: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC as an evidence-based program. Join Family Life Educator Robin Ridgley to learn this gentle Tai Chi form that can improve muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, June 4. There will be no Tai Chi classes on Tuesday, April 28, or Tuesday, June 2. Alternative dates will be discussed.

Participation in 14 of the 16 classes is recommended for optimal benefit. We will learn new forms each lesson, so registration will not be allowed after the start of the second class. Please wear comfortable clothing and proper footwear. Slides/sandals will not be allowed.

The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact your local Extension office. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.

Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any physical activity program, there is a risk of physical injury. You agree that, by participating in this program, you have had the opportunity to consider the potential risks related to this activity, and you are satisfied that you understand them. You agree that you voluntarily participate in these activities and assume all risk of injury to yourself. You expressly agree, on behalf of yourself, your heirs, and assigns, to release and indemnify the University of Illinois and its agents from all claims or causes of action, and you agree to voluntarily waive any right that you, your heirs, or assigns, may otherwise have to bring a legal action against the University of Illinois or its agents for personal injury or property damage. If any portion of this release shall be deemed by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then that portion shall be stricken, and the remainder of this release shall remain in full force and effect.
 
For more information about this program, visit 

go.illinois.edu/StrongSteadyNewsR.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/red-bud/strong-and-steady-tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention/200029789990103
- **Event Categories**: workshops, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029789990103?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=red+bud-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Red Bud
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus
- **lat**: 38.20794
- **long**: -89.99941
- **full address**: Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus, 500 W S 4th st.,Red Bud, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties (https://allevents.in/org/u-of-i-extension-franklin-jackson-perry-randolph-and-williamson-counties/21163511)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus, 500 W S 4th st.,Red Bud, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, it
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Strong and Steady: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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