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	2008
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): Judith Budd-Walsh (at Right in white turtleneck), Harmonious Movement, puts people through the paces of one of many Qigong forms she taught throughout the opening hour of the morning.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): The very popular “Facilitators’ Demonstrations” returned this year to demonstrate how differences do not interfere with the concept of “One World … One Breath” (L to R) Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, Zhang Style Tai Chi Chuan, playing the first section of the Zhang-style form; Nancy Fiano, Dojo of the Dancing Dragon, with friend and fellow instructor Mike Dalia completing the Cheng Man-Ch-ing Yang style short form; Laoshi Laurince McElroy (in between Ms. Fiano & Mr. Dalia) with Water Tiger’s Yang-influenced Straight Sword Form; Spencer Gee, Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation, weaving together Yang-Style postures with a detailed focus on Chan Si; Judith Budd-Walsh, Harmonious Movement, modifies the movement count to show the entire Yang-Style Long Form from her lineage; Sifu Michael Evans, Shaolin Kung-fu Studios, has plenty of safe distance as he demonstrates the 16-posture Yang-style Spear Set; and Bob Klein, Long Island School of Tai-Chi-Chuan, playing the 60-movement Yang-style Short Form from William C. C. Chen.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): A view of the variety that was available throughout the morning. Bob Klein, Long Island School of Tai-Chi-Chuan, is playing aspects of his original Zookinesis (foreground group Left); Nancy Fiano, Dojo of the Dancing Dragon, is leading participants in Silk Reeling Exercises (foreground group Right); Sifu Michael Evans, Shaolin Kung-fu Studios, is leading folks through the details of the 16-posture Yang-style Spear Set (background group Left); and Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, Zhang Style Tai Chi Chuan, is introducing people to aspects of the Zhang-style form. Other workshops not pictured were led by Spencer Gee, Judith Budd-Walsh, and Laoshi Laurince McElroy.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman (2nd from Left in tan jacket), Zhang Style Tai Chi Chuan, leads people through the various postures of the Zhang-style form.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): How can you go wrong learning a style of Qigong described as “Age-Reversing”? People participate in the Zookinesis workshop led by Bob Klein (3rd from Right in brown jacket), Long Island School of Tai-Chi-Chuan.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): Every year since 2002, Spencer Gee (R), Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation, has brought his very popular T’ai Chi Workout to the event.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): People seemed a little hesitant to play with long pointy objects for the workshop on the 16-posture Yang-style Spear Set facilitated by Sifu Michael Evans (center), Shaolin Kung-fu Studios.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): With wind catching their wings, participants follow Laoshi Laurince McElroy (L) during his workshop on the Water Tiger favorite T’ai Chi Flying.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 26, 2008): Nancy Fiano (R), Dojo of the Dancing Dragon, leads while others follow through a mixture of Silk Reeling Exercises with a variety of Qigong.
	2007
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): The Honorable Patricia Eddington, NY State Assembly 3rd District, presents Laoshi Laurince McElroy with the Resolution from the NYS Assembly recognizing the variety of the health benefits of the arts, touching upon the purpose of the event, and commemorating the Seventh Anniversary of World T'ai Chi and Qigong Day in Patchogue.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): The Honorable Jack Eddington, Suffolk County Legislation 7th District, speaks of the importance in setting a good wellness example for the youth of Suffolk County before presenting Laoshi Laurince McElroy with the Proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature to acknowledge April 28, 2007, as World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Before presenting Laoshi Laurince McElroy with a proclamation from the village’s Mayor and Trustees recognizing the importance of local participation in the international event, William Hilton, Village of Patchogue Trustee and Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, shares his annual feelings of enjoyment in helping secure the necessary permissions for the event and making sure the park is prepared for the morning’s activities.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Playing through the fog of the early morning, Bill Donnelly, Green Cloud Kung Fu (3rd from Right in Blue), leads participants in a T’ai Chi Walking Exercise.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Bob Klein (center in blue shirt), Long Island School of T’ai-Chi-Chuan, working with Water Tiger School student Pat Mizzi as others observe during his T’ai Chi as The Grand Ultimate Martial Art.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Aside from the various workshops, all six facilitators and one guest joined together to show dissimilar similarities in the variety that is T’ai Chi Ch’uan (L to R) Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, Zhang Style Tai Chi Chuan, playing a Zhang-Style Broad Sword form; Laoshi Laurince McElroy playing the 24-Posture Short Form from our lineage; Bill Donnelly, Green Cloud Kung Fu, playing the 24-Posture Form from his lineage; Spencer Gee, Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation, weaving together Yang-Style postures with Chan Si and Fa-Jing; and Bob Klein, Long Island School of T’ai-Chi-Ch’uan, playing the Long Form from his lineage. Not pictured in the still photograph are Sifu Michael Evans who demonstrated a selection of the Golden Elixirs; and Jean Goulet who joined her husband, Bob Klein, in his demonstration.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Another view of the facilitators’ demonstration. (L to R) Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, Zhang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Sifu Michael Evans, Shaolin Kung Fu Studios, Spencer Gee, Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation, Laoshi Laurince McElroy, and Bob Klein with Jean Goulet, Long Island School of T’ai-Chi-Chuan.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, Zhang Style Tai Chi Chuan (in tan jacket), playing with Water Tiger student Michael Kandel during the martial applications portion of his Zhang-Style T’ai Chi workshop.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): The T’ai Chi Workout workshop as led by Spencer Gee (R), Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation, is an annual favorite since the 2002 event.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): Laoshi Laurince McElroy (L), with Si-Hing Joel Valerio, demonstrates a martial application from the Water Tiger lineage’s Open Form moment during his workshop on T’ai Chi Openings and Closings.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): By the end of the morning the fog was rising and people were playing the Golden Elixirs with Sifu Michael Evans (3rd from R), Shaolin Kung Fu Studios.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 28, 2007): As the fog broke and the participants left Shorefront Park at the end of morning, those who lagged behind were treated for a second year in a row with Elan Abneri (L), a student of Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, and John Apperson, a student of Gohoau Chen, enjoying a Mao Zhai Style version of a Push Hands exercise.
	2006
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Sifu James Robinson (L), Running Fist Kung Fu, and Sifu Kasey Cheung, Integrated Martial Arts Institute, demonstrate one of many “Trapping Hands” techniques.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): The Honorable Jack Eddington, Suffolk County Legislation 7th District, presents Laoshi Laurince McElroy with the Proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature to acknowledge April 29, 2006, as World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): William Hilton, Village of Patchogue Trustee and Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, presents Laoshi Laurince McElroy with a proclamation from the village's Mayor and Trustees recognizing the importance of local participation in the international event.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Spencer Gee (L), Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation, and his very popular T’ai Chi Workout.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Gohoau Chen from Corning, NY, leading a participatory demonstration of the Mao Zhai Style 108-posture form.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Philip White (wearing gray) has a view as he leads a group through his Yang-style short form.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Bob Klein (foreground / right in brown jacket), Long Island School of T'ai-Chi-Chuan, leading participants in a Yang-style T’ai Chi workshop.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Laoshi Laurince McElroy helping participants stretch like Tigers during his workshop on the Tiger Frolics.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 29, 2006): Pockets of T’ai Chi in Patchogue’s Shorefront Park. Laoshi Laurince McElroy (in foreground) leading a group in The Tiger Frolics; Bob Klein, Long Island School of Tai-Chi-Chuan, is playing aspects of Yang-style (group facing Right); and Spencer Gee, Spencer Gee Wellness Center, is putting people through their paces with his T'ai Chi Workout (far background). Other workshops, not pictured, were led by Sifu James Robinson and Philip White.
	2005
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Laoshi Laurince McElroy introducing proper stance for Single-Hand, Symbiotic Push Hands during his workshop.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): The morning begins to unfold.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): The qigong set, Dance of the T'ai Chi Circle, as presented by Stephen Lee, Harmony Within, Inc. (L)
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): The Honorable Patricia Eddington, NY State Assembly 3rd District, presents Laoshi Laurince McElroy with the Resolution from the NYS Assembly commemorating the Fifth Anniversary of World T'ai Chi and Qigong Day in Patchogue. Video footage courtesy of Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Celebrating our differences.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Judith Budd-Walsh, Harmonious Movement Tai Chi (L), guides her group through the movements of the first third of the Yang-style Long Form.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): The Honorable Brian X. Foley, Suffolk County Legislation 7th District, presents Laoshi Laurince McElroy with the Proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature to acknowledge April 30th as World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day. Video footage courtesy of Spencer Gee Wellness Corporation.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Ron Rebhuhn (R) and his "Invasive Qigong" set.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): David Alexander (L) presenting his workshop on T'ai Chi principles.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Sifu Tyrone “Wei” Wicksman, Chang Style Tai Chi Chuan (L), putting his group through some deep stretching techniques.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Spencer Gee, Spencer Gee Wellness Corp. (R), leading participants in his T'ai Chi Workout.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 30, 2005): Philip White (R) introduces participants to his original Yang-style short form.
	2004
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Event host Laoshi Laurince McElroy (R) and Mr. Phil White, event participant and fellow member of the MSN T’AI Chi Club, playing an orthodox straight sword form.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): The breadth of the Long Island T'ai Chi community is experienced with various workshops led by Dr. Ron Rebhuhn (L), Bob Klein (C), and Judith Budd Walsh (R). Other workshops, not pictured, were led by David Alexander, Spencer Gee, and Laoshi Laurince McElroy.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Bob Klein (L), Long Island School of T'ai-Chi-Chuan in Sound Beach, demonstrating a Push Hands application exercise with one of his senior students.
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Judith Budd-Walsh (on Far Left), Harmonious Movement in Port Jefferson, beginning her workshop on Nei Kung exercises.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): David Alexander leads his workshop on "Energy and T'ai Chi."	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Spencer Gee (toward Right wearing red), from the Spencer Gee Wellness Corp in Old Westbury, leads a workshop on his "T'ai Chi Workout."
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Spencer Gee (L) and Raquel Romaine, 11, of Mastic Beach, play a Pushing Sword exercise.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Dr. Ron Rebhuhn (in center with cap), from Westbury, leading the Primary Fragrance Qigong (or Xiang Gong) set.	World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 24, 2004): Laoshi Laurince McElroy (R) kicks off the morning by serving participants some freshly squeezed organs courtesy of a T'ai Chi / Qigong Stretch.
	2003
World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Central Park (April 19, 2003): The Water Tiger School contingent, (L to R) Matt Kintzel, McElroy Laoshi, and Patricia Hsieh, playing Grasp Sparrow's Tail to the Four Cardinal Directions in the massive group demonstration at 10 AM in the East Meadow of Manhattan's Central Park.	World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Central Park (April 19, 2003): McElroy Laoshi (L) and Matt Kintzel having some fun with Moving Push Hands during the very windy and dusty Special Demonstrations in Central Park's East Meadow.	World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 12, 2003): Water Tiger School student Matt Kintzel (L) experiencing Push Hands tutalege from workshop facilitator Bob Klein, Long Island School of T'ai-Chi-Chuan in Sound Beach.
2002		2001
World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 6, 2002): Spencer Gee, Spencer Gee Wellness Corp in Old Westbury, challenging the balance and capturing the attention of attendees in the South Ocean Middle School gym.	World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 6, 2002): Using some unorthodox "props" in the gym at South Ocean Middle School, Spencer Gee works with a participate on balance, alignment, strength, and focus.	World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Patchogue (April 7, 2001): Several T'ai Chi players from Central Suffolk County shared a variety of forms throughout the morning in the gym of South Ocean Middle School in the village.
2000
World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Des Moines, IA (April 8, 2000): WHO-TV visited Water Tiger School's first hosting of World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day in Des Moines, IA, at the Archie Brooks Community Center. As well as a few brief words from Laoshi Laurince McElroy, viewers of the 6 o'clock news the evening of the event were offered the opportunity to watch a few moments of Wu-style T'ai Chi, led by Donald Walth of Eagle Claw Kung-Fu. Video footage courtesy WHO-TV Des Moines.	World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day — Des Moines, IA (April 8, 2000): WHO-TV visited Water Tiger School's first hosting of World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day in Des Moines, IA, at the Archie Brooks Community Center. Viewers of the 10 o'clock news the evening of the event were offered the opportunity to watch a few moments of Wu-style T'ai Chi, led by Donald Walth of Eagle Claw Kung-Fu. Video footage courtesy WHO-TV Des Moines.