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\. Tai Chi it's in the mind It hat been said of Tai Chi that you need nothing but your. mind and a liule space. « The little space to carry out the series of sequential movements and the mind for complete concen- tration. For as much as Tai Chi involves movement, it is also con- centration, explains Keith Wyard- Scott. He's the instructor with the Port Perry Tai Chi Club, whose mem- bers meet twice weekly to practise this ancient Chinese form of exer- cise. The simplified "Yang Style" + used by the club members 'consists of 24 basic' movements in sequence. They are done very slowly and deliberately with the hands, arms, feet and legs. To an outsider watching Tai Chi for the first time, it looks like a slow motion comtination of mar- tial arts and ballet. One of the ben- efits is the attempt to repeat the sequence of movements exactly the same way each time, explains Keith. It can relieve stress and tension because it forces the mind to con- centrate, and some practioners claim it brings relief from such things as arthritis. Keith has been doing Tai Chi for about seven years and began teaching about two years ago. He has classes in Bowmanville and Oshawa as well as Port Perry. Though people of all ages prac- tise Tai Chi,it is especially lar with sefliors because it provides exereis¢ without impact or physi- cal stress. The 24-movement sequence is usually done in seven minutes, but Nobody is quite sure exactly how or why.Tai Chi developed, but the origins are Chinese and: in =the martial arts. Keith believes it was probably taught to soldiers-as a way to develop concentration and teach fighting methods. Indeed, many of the movements of the hands and feet are direstly reldted 10 self defense. Keith says that anyone who takes up Tai Chi must be prepared 10 "Five it a chance. You have to stick with it, not give up aftera les- son or two." For most students, it takes about 20 weeks jo leam the 24 basic movements, but that depends on how much practise is done at home. . The Port Perry class meets Monday evenings in the Prince Albert Communily Centre and those with a lot of experience can Wedne$dy momings at the Hiryu stretch this out to 28*minutes, and Bushido Kai Centre on Simcoe Keith says this requires more con- centration and exertion. Street. Forinformation call Sandra at 985-0455. Ducks Unlimited dinner a resounding success The Port Perry Chapter of Ducks Unlimited held its seventh annual dinner _and auction November 14, and®once agairl, the event proved 10 be a resounding success. Tickets for this affair were sold out well in advance and the 200 people in attendance were as enthusiastic as ever in their bid- ding for the many items that were up for auction. Organizers say that the net funds raised should be about $50,000 (when added to proceeds from other local projects) The highlight of the evening at the Catholic Hall in Port Perry was the live and silent auction with over 60 items up for bid. About $21,000 was raised in the bidding on-art, carvings and other items. The sale of raffle tickets was up over last year with one prize, donated by Nonquon Travel, being a trip for two to Las Vegas. | Eric Fletcher, chairman of the Port Perry Ducks Unlimited Committee had this to say when asked for his comments: "It never fails to surprise me how much the people from the Scugog area are prepared to support conservation." The conservation efforts of DU, while started for protecting swildfow! habitat, have become Tal Chl Instructor Keith WYgor Soe demonstrates the 24 basic movements. See story. Two pedestrians sent to hospital An accident last Thursday evening in Port Perry sent two pedestrians to hospital, one in serious condition. Regional Police say Marjorie Page and Orval Curry, both resi- dents of the. group home on Ella Street were walking: against the light at the intersection of Queen, and Simcoe (formerly Lilla) just before 8:30 PM. They were struck by a south- 'bound van driven by Christopher Stainton of Seagrave. Police say Ms. Page suffered cuts and bruises, and was treated at Community = Memorial Hospital. Mr. Curry suffered "internal inuriés.and was trans- ferred to St.*Mike's in Toronto * in serious condition, No charges were laid against the driver of the van who had the green light ugh the intersec- tion; said Staff-Sgt. Bill Van Dolewaard of the Regional Police. "He (the driver) didn't see them walking against the light," he said, adding that the driver was travelling at a slow speed which probably saved them from more serious injuries or death. The pedestrians were cross- ing at the south side of the busy intersection which has one street lamp. . Ward 2 douncillor Marilyn Pearce inspected the intersection later and said she believes anoth- er street light is needed. She said Scugog Township will be looking into this as soon as possible. more. important in the p of wetlands that are home to many, . forms of wildlife. Ducks Unlimited is the largest non-governmental wetlands pro- tection organization in the world. "Since formed in 1937, DU has worked to preserve millions of rit 4 HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING Smiles Above the Rest i Service, Quaity & Price! Eric Fletcher (left) of Ducks Unlimited, Port Perry, with auctioneer Don Cochrane, display a decorative drake carved and decorated by John Carnwith. It was one of many beautiful items up for auc- tion at the recent DU fundraising dinner. héld in Port Perry. See FIRE CALLS acres and there are several pro- jects of these projects within The boggers of Scugog Township. 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