CHARLOTTETOWN September is Arthritis Awareness Month and the Arthritis Society has several free presentations scheduled around the province for the month.

The presentations begin with a public forum on Taoist Thai Chi in Charlottetown on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Murphys Community Centre (third floor). The forum begins at 7 p.m.

There are four other public forums during the month. On Sept. 11, Taoist Thai Chi moves to Summerside at the Wilmot Community Centre, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

On Sept. 17, there will be a Chair Yoga demonstration in Souris at Fortune Bridge Yoga Studio at 6 p.m. Chair Yoga then shifts to Georgetown on Sept. 29 at Christine Lewis Yoga Studio, also at 6 p.m.

Three arthritis information sessions are also planned for the month, beginning with an Exercise Control over Arthritis session on Sept. 10 in Kensington. The presentation takes place at 2 p.m. in the Kensington Library.

Gardening and Arthritis is scheduled for Sept. 16 in Stratford at the Stratford Town Hall, beginning at 2 p.m.

On Sept. 24, an Understanding Arthritis: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Protecting Your Joints presentation will be held at the Confederation Library in Charlottetown at 7 p.m.

These presentations are all one hour in length.

Rounding out the months schedule is a pair of Chronic Pain Management Workshops on Sept. 16 at the French Creek Lodge in Montague from 9 to 11 a.m., and on Sept. 24 at the Sobeys Community Room in Stratford from 6 to 8 p.m.

These programs are designed to offer a variety of new experiences for those living with arthritis, said Briana Hagen, community development co-ordinator for the Arthritis Societys Prince Edward Island division. There is a significant focus on low-impact exercise, which can increase mobility and flexibility. We hope attendees leave the sessions with the knowledge and techniques they require to live healthier, more active lifestyles.

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Free presentations planned for Arthritis Awareness Month