Saskatoon
If you are interested in the Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal art of taijiquan, visit a class to see what it is like or attend an open house. Your questions are welcome:
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, Saskatoon Branch
Bay #8–1100 7th Avenue North
P.O. Box 21127 ROP
Saskatoon, SK
Canada, S7H 5N9
Phone: (306)
244-5292
Email: saskatoon(at)taoist.org
Classes
We offer regular beginner classes and on-going continuing level classes. Consult the class schedules for detailed information. If you are new to the Society, please visit the classes Web page for more information about the class types and what to expect. The fees page lists the costs and membership types.
New beginner classes start in September, February, and June. As well as offering classes, the Saskatoon branch annually hosts weekend workshops and offers regular one-day intensives. Our local instructors also support classes in Kindersley.
Class Location
City Park (map),
Bay #8 - 1100 7th Avenue North (all classes are held here unless otherwise noted)
Sutherland, 454 Egbert Avenue (St. Paul’s United Church)
For more information about Saskatoon visit the Tourism Saskatoon website.
History
The Saskatoon location, established in 2001, had its beginnings with a member who had just returned from Taoist Tai Chi Society® classes in Vancouver and was keen to get a center going here. With the
support of an intrepid band of instructors from Regina, who took turns
commuting every weekend in fair weather and foul, a small but dedicated
group of members began classes in the Saskatoon Field House. Our membership began to grow, but it was apparent that further development would be hampered by an insufficient number of instructors and increasing difficulty in finding and booking multiple rented locations for classes. As we learned more about the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada and some of our members began instructor training, we developed a business plan and started scouting for a more permanent location. Our goal was to have a new home by the fall of 2003.
By the end of August, 2003, we had found an excellent location in City
Park. With the landlord's blessing to renovate, we opted for a
high ceiling, tile floor, wheelchair-accessible washroom, and the warm,
inviting colours we applied ourselves during a painting bee. With the
addition of some plants, posters and photos, an impressive bulletin board, and the piece de resistance, a big red dragon mobile, we were soon
ready to move in. We have since acquired a kitchen, mirrors and bars,
and some very fetching additional wall decor.
We offered our first classes in the new space in October 2003 and we held our
Grand Opening in tandem with a regional workshop February 6–8, 2004.
Regional 