Saskatoon

If you are interested in the Taoist Tai Chi Society™ internal art of Tai Chi Chuan (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
Please forward all correspondence to:
P.O. Box 21127
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, January, and May. 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)

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.

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