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

Program Identification

Location:

Edmond Library

Date:

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
9	30	00 minutes	10	30	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:

Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere. Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Primary Age Group:

Senior (ages 55+)

Additional Age Groups:

Adult

Primary Event Type:

Health & Wellness

Additional Event Types:

Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: 1, Chairs: 15, Notes: 15 chairs stacked by the wall. These are "just in case" chairs and may not be used. Table at the front for materials Staff: jill.mcfall Presenter: Professional Librarian, Phone: 405-341-9282, Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

This is a 6 week course running every Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour.

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

9:00 pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	2

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

professional librarian

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?:

Our customers have expressed an interest in taking Tai Chi classes at the library. This activity will help to enrich our customers' health and wellness awareness.

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?:

Similar programs at other branches and at Edmond have been popular.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance & survey

Program Engagement

Marketing

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

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?:

Yes, will order through Business Supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Water

Final Comments:

I know this program is past the time frame to get in Info, but I think it will still be popular with marketing materials. I would like to do this program from 9:30 to 10:30 on these days so that I have time before and after the program for setup and breakdown and also be able to work desk shift B if needed. I am also planning a Tai Chi class for ED employees so they could possibly fill in for me should I need to be gone one of these days.

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.