You meet some fascinating people when you practice Tai Chi. For instance, Sachi Haydo left her home in Japan as a Bride during the Korean War and traveled with her new husband to Ohio where his family refused to accept her. They turned her away because she was Japanese. At 89 she’s considering returning to […]
Puyallup
Across the Fence: Soaring sky-high
The other day, I tagged along with my husband to the 36th Annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Center in Puyallup. He was going to hold down a booth. I had a book with me in case it became too boring. I was expecting a presentation of aviation products […]
Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 10; Guest Speaker Rep. Denny Heck
This Saturday, November 10th, the Pierce County Detachment #504 of the Marine Corps League will observe the 243rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a Marine Corps Ball. The Ball will be held at the Puyallup Elks, 314 27th St NE, Puyallup, Washington. The formal ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. The Guest Speaker […]
Correction: Tai Chi at The Fair is really on Saturday, Sept. 22
To the Suburban Times Esteemed Editor and Treasured Readers: I’m sorry to say there’s an error in the last story about Tai Chi at the Fair, stating that the event takes place on Friday. That is incorrect and an example of what happens when one writes late at night without a proofreader. My apologies, and […]
To Everything There Is A Season. This Is The Season For Tai Chi At The Fair
Tai Chi at the Fair, giving the audience an opportunity to sample retro foods and learn about Tai Chi, takes place on Friday, September 22, at 10:30 in the Home Arts Kitchen at the south end of the second floor of the Pavilion, just south of the main Gold Gate at 9th and Meridian at […]
Tai Chi is Great for All Ages. Come See.
Her trademark design fur trimmed coats are sold out at Nordstrom, but designer Sachi, tiny as her name still faithfully practices Tai Chi with the Empty Step Tai Chi Association. This diminutive woman who came to the United States as a bride at the end of World War II, built a career in design for […]
Tai Chi At The Fair plus Free Samples and Live Music
Has your doctor suggested that Tai Chi would improve your balance, flexibility, and disposition? Maybe you’ve read that 250 million Americans now practice Tai Chi and find it helpful for controlling stress, anxiety, fatigue, or anger and even migraine headaches. No matter the reason, if you’ve been wondering how to get started with Tai Chi, […]
Tai Chi and Comfort Foods with Dorothy Wilhelm at The Fair on Sept. 14
Many doctors are prescribing Tai Chi for their older patients as it is helpful in many ways including improved balance, preventing falls, even heightening immune system. If your doctor has suggested Tai Chi but you don’t know how to get started, you have your chance at the Washington State Fair Home Arts Department on September […]
Fair Warning
Dorothy Wilhelm will demonstrate her slightly off the wall cooking technique at the Washington State Fair on Opening Day this year. That’s Friday, Sept 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the Home Arts Department. She will demonstrate how to prepare her famous Turtle Brownies, always in demand for special occasions.