Tai Chi for Better Balance

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	15	00 minutes	7	15	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence -based fall prevention program that was designed to be used in community-based organizations. Accumulating evidence suggests that Tai Chi eight-form exercises is an effective means of improving balance, functional limitations, and strengthening muscles, which reduces the risk of falling. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be done in almost any location. It also helps build confidence from the fear of falling, which is commonly found in a community of older adults. Registration begins Sept 1

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Primary Event Type:

Health & Wellness

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

4 chairs on wall near door Clear floor NO tables Table with wheels for Tai Chi DVDs and books

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Sept 1

Registration Starting Time:

08:00

End Registration:

Oct 1

End Registration Time:

08:00

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

Health and wellness enrichment opportunities for our customers is how and the why this program meets the goals of MLS.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

Top-notch Oklahoma Health Dept trained instructor led class with the fall program goal in mind

How will success be measured/determined?:

Ongoing participant evaluation and feedback

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Yes

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Yes

Community Engagement

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

N/A

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.