Laoshi Laurince McElroy
Patchogue (Long Island) NY

Member: Patchogue Chamber of Commerce

T'ai Chi in the Park
Saturdays; August 16 - September 6
9:00 - 11:00 AM

August 16, 30, & September 6
Shorefront Park, Patchogue NY USA

August 23

Father Tortora Park, Patchogue NY USA

If you missed the spring session, no worries! "T'ai Chi in the Park" is returning again to the Village of Patchogue at the end of the summer. As noted above, the gatherings will run on consecutive Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Arrive when you can and leave when you must. Practitioners from all styles of T'ai Chi, as well as from all levels of study, are invited for mornings full of practice and conversation.  Since 2001, we have brought together over 1,000 Long Island residents to meet, practice, and learn with one another. Eleven instructors and practitioners from across Suffolk County have led the various workshops and exercise sessions. Please feel free to come teach, learn, chat, ask questions, or just watch.

Please Note:
We are at Shorefront Park for the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays (08/16, 08/30, & 09/06);
and at Father Tortora Park for the 2nd Saturday (08/23).

T’ai Chi in the Park (May 10, 2008): A beautiful morning in the park culminates with Laoshi Laurince McElroy
taking the group in a circle pattern of the Basic Walk from the Five Animal Frolics.

This is a free event, sponsored by the Village of Patchogue Department of Parks and Recreation and Water Tiger School of T’ai Chi Ch’uan.  Gatherings on August 16, 30, and September 6 will be held near the band shell at Patchogue’s Shorefront Park, Rider Avenue and Smith Street; the gathering on August 23 will be held at Patchogue’s Father Tortora Park, Central Avenue and East 3rd Street.

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Shorefront Park is at Rider Avenue and Smith Street in Patchogue. We will open each morning near the park's band shell.

Map for Shorefront Park
Map for Father Tortora Park

These are informal gatherings only, no classes are being offered. Learning opportunities are always available. Weekly meetings will depend upon fair weather and no rain dates will be scheduled.

Mondays; June 2 - July 14, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 AM
24-Posture Form Studio-style
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy. Assisted by Si-Suk Paul Adago, Jr.)

Mondays; June 2 - July 14, 2008
12:00 - 1:30 PM
24-Posture Form Studio-style
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy.)

Tuesdays; May 6 - June 24, 2008
7:00 - 8:30 PM
24-Posture Form Studio-style
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy. Assisted by Si-Goo Mui Francesca DeStefano.)

Fridays; May 23 - June 27, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Introduction to Cloud Hands & Horse’s Mane
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy)

Mondays; June 9 - June 30, 2008
6:30 - 8:00 PM
T’ai Chi Walking
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy)

Wednesday; July 23, 2008
6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Warrior’s Way: Embracing the Tiger Within
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy. Assisted by Si-Hing Joel Valerio.)

Tuesdays; July 8 – August 14, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Introduction to T’ai Chi Walking
(Taught by Laoshi Laurince McElroy)

Water Tiger School has facilitated programs at many other Suffolk County Libraries, gated communities, martial arts studios, and, through Water Tiger Services, businesses and professional organizations. Please call or email to discuss the possibilities.

Notice: Fees vary from location to location and are not determined nor collected by Water Tiger School. Water Tiger School is an independent contractor at these locations and serves as a facilitator only and, unless required by contract, is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for the administrative functions of any public program. These functions may include, but are not limited to, registration, fee amount, fee collection, scheduling, marketing and advertising, and room environment (accessibility, temperature, light, cleanliness, etc.). Some public class venues have restrictions regarding participation; for example, district residency requirements.