1. Fitness
Enhance your mobility, flexibility, and balance through physical exercise and dance classes.
Happier and Healthier, Together.
Be a part of our energetic community! Learn from friendly, knowledgeable instructors and dedicated volunteers who are committed to help you maintain and strengthen your mind and body. Explore our interactive classes and activities listed under these 2 core focuses:
2. Recreation
Broaden your skills and creativity through arts, crafts, and leisure classes.
Launched with the grand opening of the Center’s 2019 New Horizons Expansion Project, our Wellness Program is held at the T.T. and W.F. Chao Senior Center, a 24,000 square-feet of activity space dedicated to serve seniors and our community. Activities and classes listed below are available only for members registered for the Wellness program. See below for a listing of our current programs and membership information. For Chinese, visit Wellness Program (中文).
Fitness
USA Ping Pong Center
Pickleball
Ballroom Dance
Meet the Instructor
Instructor Lisa Tien started teaching dance in CCC since the end of 2005 to promote ways that dance can bring seniors health and wellness related benefits. In daily life, Lisa loves to cook and travel.
Gentle Yoga (Currently Full!)
Hsiang Hsiang Dance
Meet the Instructor
Instructor Hsiang Hsiang came to Houston in 2005 and was surprised by the lack of exercise routines for modern people. In addition, there were no single-person dances in Houston. Hence, she started to have the idea of teaching dance and joined CCC as a teaching instructor. “Whether it’s for physical or life, I always think dance is the most relaxing and natural exercise. Music is a universal language, also a good medicine for body, mind and spirit. Through the rhythm of music, we can dance with joy and self- confidence to live a longer life. Let us dance to be healthier and happier!”
Hula Dance
Meet the Instructor
Gloria Chiu started to learn Hawaiian Dance-Hula back in the 70s when she was pursuing her major in Public Health in the University of Hawaii. After she graduated, she started working in the public health and education area and continued to learn Hula. She realized this type of dance is good for any ages. She had a deep impression after seeing some 80-year-old seniors performing on the stage and found out this type of dance is even good for who are at their 80s or 90s.
Gloria started to teach dancing since 2000. From 2000 to 2005 she taught in Sugar Land, from 2005 to 2016 she started to learn the culture of Hawaii, Hawaiian music instruments and languages from Kuma Kelii Chang in order to enhance her understanding of Hawaiian Dance. She started to teach in Sugar Land Harman Senior Center since September, 2017.
Line dance
Stretch
Total Body Conditioning
Tai-Chi
Zumba
Recreation
Calligraphy (Currently Full!)
Meet the Instructor
Instructor Lina Wang studied calligraphy and Chinese Poetry for over 10 years. She is an expert in and teaches calligraphy in Regular Script, Running Script and Cursive Script. She currently teaches 24 students at the Tracy Gee Community Center. Her passion is to guide her students based on their talents and interests in calligraphy and poetry and to promote Chinese traditional calligraphy art. She has previously taught at TECO and HTISC, participated in various community events, and was interviewed by the World Journal and the Epoch Times newspaper.
Cosmetic/Makeup (Seasonal)
Flower Arrangement (Pre-registration required!)
Meet the Instructor
Karen Chang has been teaching Ohara Ikebana flower arrangements since 2002. She is currently teaching at Ohara School of Ikebana and Taiwan Institute for Senior Citizens.
Guitar Class
Meet the Instructor
Luey Chang has had developed an interest in music since childhood. He worked as a professional musician during his high school summers before coming to study and later work in the U.S. After retirement, he decided to renew and share his interest in music. He has been involved with community singing classes, instrument jamming sessions and karaoke programs. When asked to come up with something fun to do for the Wellness Center, he figured learning to play an instrument and singing would be most stimulating and satisfying for seniors.
Karaoke Open Mic
Singing Class
Meet the Instructor
Millie Sung is a talented and passionate singing teacher. She has won numerous singing championships and represented the U.S. team in China competitions. She has a wealth of knowledge of singing, stage experience, and teaching singing skills to those who love to sing.
Ukulele Class
Program Schedule
Details & Fees
| ACTIVITIES |
PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP |
Pickleball MEMBERSHIP |
PING PONG MEMBERSHIP |
| Fitness Classes
Tai Chi, Yoga, Total Body Conditioning, creative and social dances, and more |
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| Recreation Classes
Ukulele, Flower Arrangement, Calligraphy, Karaoke Techniques, and special crafts |
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| Teahouse
Monthly Lecture Series, Bingo, Mahjong, Board Games, and other social events |
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| Basketball |
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| Pickleball |
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| USA Sports Rec Center | Ping Pong |
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| MEMBERSHIP FEE |
PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP |
Pickleball MEMBERSHIP |
PING PONG MEMBERSHIP |
| Under Age 60 |
Trial Month: $26 Half Year: $155 Annual: $310 |
Trial Month: $33 Half Year: $168 Annual: $335 |
Trial Month: $33 Half Year: $200 Annual: $395 |
| Age 60 and up |
Trial Month: $18 Half Year: $110 Annual: $220 |
Trial Month: $25 Half Year: $125 Annual: $250 |
Trial Month: $25 Half Year: $150 Annual: $290 |
Special Note:
1. 80 years old and up must have caregiver accompany for certain activities.
2. Payment options include credit card, cash, or check.
3. Online registration. You can also register at the T.T. and W.F. Chao Senior Center every Friday at 2:00 PM.
4. To sign up for a Trial Month Membership, please contact Annie, agilman@ccchouston.org | (713) 271-6100 Ext. 303
Join/Renew
Annie Wang
agilman@ccchouston.org | (713) 271-6100 Ext. 303