Tai Chi Association Family Picnic – Open to the Public

Tai Chi Walking – Tai Chi Forms – Hiking –Biking – Kung Fu – Push Hands – Demonstrations – FOOD

   

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012

Place: Cheyenne Mountain State Park, just off 115, across from Ft. Carson Gate.  Only 10 minutes south of the school

http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/cheyennemountain/Pages/CheyenneMountainHome.aspx

We will meet at the Prairie Skipper Pavilion (includes restrooms and mini playground with a slide for little kids).

Time:  We’ve rented the Pavilion from 9 am to 5 pm, so drop in any time you want.  But please RSVP ASAP at Tai Chi Colorado Springs on Facebook, or call 375-8339 and let us know how many are in your group.

Tai Chi Stretch &Warm-Up  & Forms starts at 10:00am

Potluck Lunch: 12:00 Noon

Tai Chi Walking with Master Michael Paler starts at 2:00pm

Push Hands starts at 3:00pm

Potluck Lunch: 12:00 Noon: Grills are available: bring you own charcoal.  Even though its a Potluck and we’ll be sharing, please bring enough food for yourself, family, or group – enough for lunch, and to last for as many hours as you plan to be at the park.  The Picnic area had stainless steel counters and electricity.

Cost: Free – – except for a $7 parking fee per car (pay at park entry booth).  so carpooling is recommended.  Parking is available in the private parking lot next to the pavilion.

Pets: Dogs are allowed at the pavilion — but not on the hiking trails — and must be kept on a leash at all times.

Nature Adventure: 16 individual hiking trails (from .53 miles to 3.29 miles) totaling 20 miles, which meander through grasslands, gambel oak and pine/fir forests.  Spectacular views!  The park is meticulously well maintained.

Clothing: Wear or bring appropraite shoes for hiking and extra clothing for unexpected weather changes.. it is Colorado afterall…