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Terry was one of the winners of the Laterlife Challenge in 2006
Terry Hartery
61
Retired University Lecturer
Edinburgh
Terry (left) receives his award
from laterlife.com Director Tony Clack
I have taught myself Chi Kung, which is a simpler form of Tai
Chi, and now teach it to a group of over 50s on Monday
evenings. Chi Kung, with it's gentle movements, is very good for
relaxing, maintaining the condition of joints and improving
health generally. In addition, because of my teaching, I was
asked to become a member of the Committee of the Community
Centre where I teach. As a result of serving on the committee, I
have just been elected Chair.
After taking the Chair I embarked on a one year development
plan to improve the facilities at the Community Centre and
increase the number of activities available to the local
community. This involves redecorating the centre, an activity
which starts today (14/5/06). It's quite a big task but we were
able to get a Neighbourhood Grant from B&Q for paint and 30
volunteers from the local Marriot Hotel, who will help with the
painting. Once the building is redecorated my intention is to
introduce additional new activities, such as monthly talks on
subjects of interest to people in the community, race nights,
beetle drives (for families) and a weekly book club.
Terry teaching Chi Kung in the refurbished
community centre
