BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Holly Sweeney-Hillman\, Director of the Tai Chi Academy of No rthern New Jersey\, will lead a program entitled\, &ldquo\;Tai Chi: W hat&rsquo\;s in a Name?&rdquo\; which will be held at SAGE Eldercare\ , 290 Broad Street\, Summit\, on Tuesday\, March 6 from 10 am to 11 a m. \;\nThe discussion will focus on understanding the historical development of Tai Chi and the unique benefits it offers. \; & nbsp\; \; &ldquo\;SAGE has been hosting Tai Chi classes for loc al seniors because research shows that the movements improve \;ba lance\, bone density\, arthritis symptoms\, immune function\, mental acuity and cardiovascular fitness. \; This is very beneficial wit h the elderly as a means of preventing falls and injuries\,&rdquo\; s tated Julie Reich\, Director of Special Programs for SAGE. \; &ld quo\;Many students begin Tai Chi to enjoy health benefits and find th emselves in love with the beauty and tranquility of the movements\, t he social pleasure of practicing with other students\, and the on-goi ng challenge of mastering a complex and fascinating art\,&rdquo\; add ed Ms. Sweeney-Hillman.  \;\nMs. Sweeney-Hillman also serves as Director for the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association \, which has thousands of members worldwide\, overseeing teaching and training standards for instructors and judges. \; She has been a ctive with the Yang Family Association since 1995 when she began her stu dies with Grand Master Yang Zhenduo and his grandson\, 5th and 6th ge neration Master Yang Jun. \; She was appointed a Center Director in 2002 and earned Golden Tiger Rank in 2006. \;\nMs. Sweeney- Hillman has a degree in Orthopedic Biomechanics from New York Univers ity. \; Her continuing research on the science of movement and her passion for Tai Chi has inspired her to write numerous articles for th e International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association Journal.&nbs p\; To register for the event or for additional information\, pleas e call 908.598.5548. \; \; SAGE Eldercare also hosts weekly T ai Chi classes from 11am to 12:15 pm at 290 Broad Street\, Summit.&nb sp\; Cost is $8 per session and the class is led by Ms. Sweeney-Hillm an.  \;\nSAGE Eldercare supports the independence\, well-being and quality of life of older adults\, their families and caregivers\, through the provision of client-centered health\, social and support services. \; Founded in 1954\, SAGE is both the oldest and one o f the few non-profit eldercare agencies in the United States that off ers a broad and comprehensive array of services under one roof that assi st elderly\, often frail\, adults to remain independent in their own homes. \; SAGE Eldercare programs include: HomeCare\; Meals on Wh eels\; Spend-A-Day Adult Day Care Center\; GPS\; InfoCare free inform ation and referral service\; Fall Prevention Initiative\; Home Repair Service\; Grocery Shopping and Errand Service\; Bill Paying Service\ ; Alzheimer&rsquo\;s and PREP caregiver support groups\; and SHIP (St ate Health Insurance Assistance Program). \; SAGE Eldercare serve s over 5\,000 older people and their families annually in Union\, Essex\ , Morris and Somerset counties. \; For more information\, call 90 8.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org. URL:http://scotchplains.patch.com/events/tai-chi-whats-in-a-name-sage-eld ercare SUMMARY:Tai Chi: What’s in a Name - SAGE Eldercare LOCATION:290 Broad St\, Summit\, NJ 07901: 290 Broad St\, Summit\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR