Schedule

Grace Sanchez’s Schedule

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DOMINICAN PEP WELLNESS CENTER
21340 East Cliff Drive (at the corner of 14th and East Cliff Dr.)
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

https://www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea/locations/dominican/classes-and-events/exercise-and-fitness



TUESDAY

TAI CHI/QIGONG – MIXED LEVEL TAI CHI (name changed starting July 2025)
Class is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Class Time: 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Materials fee: 0

This class will include instruction targeted to students learning movements 7-12 of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form (TCA) and for those ready to learn Part 2 TCA which will add further depth to their practice. Class includes qigong warm-ups, concentration practice-guided relaxation and focus on improving your tai chi form. Modifications are incorporated as needed. This class is held indoors with an option for outdoor class weather permitting. Wear shoes that would be comfortable on a low pile carpet.

Tuesday 5/6/2025-6/17/2025 7 classes $126

Tuesday 7/8/2025-8/12/2025 6 classes $108
Tuesday 8/19/2025-9/16/2025 5 classes $90
Tuesday 10/14/2025-11/18/2025 6 classes $108
Tuesday 12/2/2025-12/16/2025 3 classes $54

TAI CHI/QIGONG: SUN 73
Class time: 11:00-12:30 – 1 hour and 30 minutes
Class Fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
This class is being held outdoors in the back garden. Bring layers for fluctuations in temperature. We will meet indoors if it is raining or necessary for some other reason.

Tuesday 5/6/2025-6/17/2025 7 classes $140

Tuesday 7/8/2025-8/12/2025 6 classes $120
Tuesday 8/19/2025-9/16/2025 5 classes $100
Tuesday 10/14/2025-11/18/2025 6 classes $120
Tuesday 12/2/2025-12/16/2025 3 classes $60

This class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups with instruction in 24 Postures Therapeutic Qigong, Concentration Practice, and instruction in the Sun 73 Form. The Sun 73 Form will take a minimum of 18 months to learn. Prior knowledge of the Tai Chi for Health – Tai Chi for Arthritis Form is beneficial but not mandatory for registration. Students are at multiple levels of experience with this form. Recommend shoes that would be comfortable on a low pile carpet if weather does not allow for outdoor class.

THURSDAY

TAI CHI AND QIGONG: YANG 24 FORM
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Class time: 10:30-11:45
Materials fee: 3.60 printed handout

Instruction includes Qigong Warm-up exercises, concentration practice and form practice for the Yang 24 Form. The Yang 24 Form is excellent for improving strength, physical balance, and for relieving stress. Most students take about a year to learn the foundation of the form. It is a wonderful lifelong practice. Class will take place in the Education Room or outdoors weather permitting.

Thursday 5/8/2025-6/19/2025 7 classes $126

Thursday 7/17/2025-8/14/2025 5 classes $90
Thursday 8/21/2025-9/18/20205 5 classes $90
Thursday 10/16/2025-11/20/202 6 classes $108
Thursday 12/4/2025-12/18/2025 3 classes $54

If you have any questions about Grace’s classes or teaching schedule feel free to email her at bloominglotuschi@baymoon.com. Class fees are based on number of hours of classroom time and is set by PEP Wellness Center Administration.

Mary Mulligan’s Schedule

Qi Gong and TAi Chi FOR ALL (18 and over are welcome to attend)

Class is appropriate for all levels, beginner to seasoned practitioners.

Friday mornings: Current start time is 9:30am until June 1st, 2025 moves to 9a.m. Time is flexible depending on weather, call or email if there is a question.
Felton Discovery Park near the sundial outdoors.
next to the library on Gushee Street

DROP IN FEE $12-20/CLASS OR $40/4classes
Wear comfortable clothing.

INDIVIDUAL Tai Chi instruction and Training in Felton
Call Mary for info. at 335-9390 or mulliganmary10@gmail.com

Master Jim Scott-Behrends’s Schedule

e-mail address: jsbehrends@aol.com

http://namhoa-internal-arts.com/

phone: (831) 728-9138

MASTER JIM’S SCHEDULE IS A HYBRID OF OF IN PERSON AND ZOOM ONLINE LIVE CLASSES – FOR THE ZOOM LINK YOU MUST EMAIL MASTER JIM DIRECTLY TO REQUEST IT: jsbehrends@aol.com

Schedule updated June 12, 2024

WEDNESDAY TAI CHI/QIGONG – IN PERSON
Triangle Park
La Selva Beach, CA

Current focus is on the Tiger Form

Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

THURSDAY TAI CHI/QIGONG – HYBRID-IN PERSON/ONLINE
Canterbury Woods
Pacific Grove, CA

Master Jim will be reviewing each form in the Nam Hoa System in blocks of 3 weeks: This is the order of what he will teach – Longevity Tree, Tiger, Yang Application, Yang Energy, Fast Yang, Yin/Yang, Dragon, Nam Hoa Tai Chi Chuan

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Pacific Time (this class will cover all the forms)

FRIDAY TAI CHI/QIGONG

HYBRID IN PERSON/ONLINE class at the American Legion Post 512
Carmel, CA

Class includes all forms

Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Pacific Time

SATURDAY TAI CHI AND QIGONG IN PERSON
**CLASS IN INTERMITTENT, PLEASE CONTACT MASTER JIM TO VERIFY** phone: (831) 728-9138

Mission Park Plaza (in front of Holy Cross Church)

Class focus is on the Energy Workout and Longevity Tree Form

No fee, class by donations only.

For all other classes fees are: $10 per class. $8 per class if you prepay for 10 or more classes. A donation of any amount will also be fine.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Paypal – send to email address jsbehrends@aol.com
Venmo – send to @Jim-Scott-Behrends
Checks – Jim Scott-Behrends
686 Amesti Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076

Contact Master Jim for more information (831) 728-9138

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Kevin Smith’s Schedule

contact Kevin: kevin-smith-1@uiowa.edu

Rodney Bartsch’s Schedule

As a certified instructor I teach at the following locations:

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Montage Wellness Center, Salinas, California>
10:30 AM – 12:00 noon Tuesdays

Regency Court Senior Living Facility, Salinas, California
9:00 AM in the Community Room

May through September, Berwick Park, Pacific Grove, CA
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – drop in.

I am also available for private and small group instruction.

I can be reached at: 831-236-6819, or
robartsch@sbcglobal.net