GEARS, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, has posted its schedule of events. There is a fee for most activities, and GEARS members will receive a discount. To register or for more information, readers may visit http://www.GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.
GEARS will host its 14th annual Spring Mix golf tournament on Friday, April 24, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Sunset Golf Course, 2601 Sunset Drive, Middletown. People may participate in groups of four. The event will consist of three different playing formats, including six holes of scramble, six holes of better ball and six holes of alternate play. Registration will include green fees, use of a cart, range balls, dinner and awards. Proceeds will benefit the GEARS summer playground program.
GEARS will offer two tai chi classes in the gym at the Rheems Elementary School, 130 Alida St., Rheems.
Introduction to Tai Chi is for people new to tai chi or those who have not practiced in years. A simple 10-step Taiji form will introduce students to the basic postures appearing in many tai chi forms. Attention will be given to relaxation, basic alignment and how to move safely. The class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from April 7 to June 16, except May 19.
Advanced Tai Chi includes forms, weapons and san shou. After learning the 10-step form in the introductary class, participants will integrate the postures with new moves. Sword and other weapon forms will be gradually introduced and integrated with additional hand forms. The class will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from April 7 to June 16, except May 19.
GEARS will offer a bus trip to the 400th anniversary celebration of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony trip from Monday to Friday, June 1 to 5. The journey will begin with a guided tour along historic Route 6A, the Old King's Highway, a scenic byway that winds through centuries of Cape Cod history. Participants will also visit Cape Cod National Seashore, Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown Museum, and Atwood House Museum, and they will take a Lobster Tales Cruise. Some of the guided tours will include Hyannis, Sandwich, and Chatham. Attendees will also enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Plymouth Plantation. The bus will depart from the parking lot at MoviE-town, 700 N. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, on June 1 at 6 a.m.
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