Chit – Chatting  with  OVPN
Volume 3               Issues 6               June 2002

For Your Body:

T'ai Chi - In 2000, researcher Catherine Hartman chose T’ai Chi for her hip-joint or knee problem exercise study because its slower, less intense excercises are more applealing to people with joint problems. This study examined T’ai Chi as a means of improving the condition of people suffering from joint discomfort. Another bonus was the adaptability of its movements to those with more extensive joint damage, even those dependent on walkers. By the end of the study, participants reported greater relief of their discomforts and improvements in their flexibility, balance, and ability to do general household tasks.

For Your Mind: 

T’ai Chi - Used in China for more than 1,000 years, T’ai Chi is a mind/body discipline
whose ancient philosophy and dance-like movements are thought to help one toward not only physical health but also inner peace. Catherine Hartman participants also reported a decrease in their stress level. T’ai Chi develops focused and quiet non-aggressive strength and power.

For Your Soul: 

A Chinese Proverb:
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
Diane's Notes:

Wellness Conference

27th National Wellness Conference: SEEKING BALANCE in a CHANGING WORLD - July 14-19,2002 at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Campus. 800-243-8694,
ANA 54 ceu, ADA 25 ceu, AMA 35 cme, AOA 41 credit hours, APA 38 ce, ATRA 41 contact hours, NASW 41 ceu, NATA 41 ceu, NBCC 41 contact hours, NCHEC 41 contact hours & general attendance certificates available.

Flying the American Flag

• The flag is never allowed to touch the ground or the floor.

• The flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day then raised to the top of the staff.

• The flag is never flown in inclement weather except when using an all-weather flag.

• The flag can be flown every day from sunrise to sunset and at night if illuminated properly.

• The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

• The flag should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free.

• When vertically hung over the center of the street, the flag always has the union stars to the north in an east/west street, and to the east in a north/south street.

• NEVER fly the flag upside down except as a signal of distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.

T’ai Chi Classes:
Tuesday’s 5:30-7pm
Sacred Heart of Mary Cafeteria
200 Preston Ave.
Weirton, WV

Call 724-729-3434 for more information.

Our website's (www.ovpn.org) current events section will give full details of upcoming programs as they become known to us, so please keep us informed of the programs your church or group has planned.

Thanks for taking the time to read this newsletter.

God Bless You Richly, 

-- Diane