World Tai Chi Day Event In Stillwater To Raise Money For Ukraine

STILLWATER, MN — Residents from around the Stillwater area are set to gather Saturday morning in Pioneer Park to practice tai chi and support ongoing relief efforts for Ukrainians.

April 30 is World Tai Chi Day, and Healing Within Acupuncture & Wellness Studio owner Aimee Van Ostrand is planning to hold a free, family friendly tai chi event from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at River Siren Brewery in Stillwater.

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Van Ostrand will be collecting donations for Ukraine as well as selling $25 World Tai Chi Day shirts, with $2 from each to be given to relief efforts. The blue and yellow shirts were designed by Stillwater artist Will Ersland, who is also a tai chi instructor, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported.

Donated medical supplies will be given to St. Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Arden Hills, while financial donations will be given to the Ukrainian American Community Center of Minnesota, the report states.

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