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:
1. Fitness
Enhance your mobility, flexibility, and balance through physical exercise and dance classes.
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
Class Details
Please review the restricted guidelines for the reopening of the USA Sports Rec Center due to COVID-19:
1. All players must clean and disinfect their own playing area, including tables and balls, and wipe up any perspiration. CCC will provide wipes and hand sanitizer.
2. Players are not permitted to bring guests or non-members into the facility.
3. Players must reserve a time slot in advance to play.
4. Players are expected to respect the closing time and exit the building promptly.
Time: Monday – Friday | 08:30 am – 09:00 pm
Time: Saturday | 09:00 am – 05:45 pm
Location: USA Sports Rec Center
Pickleball
Class Details
Please read and follow the below Pickleball guidelines strictly:
1. All players must follow the rules for open pickleball play on all courts. Courts are not available for reservation.
2. When all courts are in use and players are waiting, court time is limited to one game. Players must place their paddles in groups of four on the lineup table each time they wish to play another game. This ensures everyone knows who is playing next.
3. Respect other players and their equipment. Do not move another player’s paddle on the lineup table without their permission, especially not to rearrange the paddles in the lineup order.
4. If all courts are full and players are waiting, drills or practices are not allowed, except for a 3-minute warm-up. Please use non-prime hours (before 10 AM or after 12:30 PM) for drills and practices.
5. When children or adults are passing by the courts, players must stop playing until they have safely crossed the court.
6. During an ongoing game, everyone should avoid interfering and wait until the point is finished before passing by the court.
7. For safety reasons, players must wear non-marking tennis or court shoes.
8. Players must ensure there are no loose balls on the court during play or practice.
9. When practicing against the wall, players should avoid using the south-side wall (opposite of the stage), which is next to the daycare center.
10. Communicate effectively with your partner and opponents. Clear communication helps prevent accidents and misunderstandings.
11. Players should bring their own water and hydration, as water fountains may be unavailable or out of order.
12. The last player leaving the gym must ensure all balls are collected in the ball basket.
13. All players must respect the closing time and exit the gym promptly.
14. When setting up or taking down equipment, players must do so with care.
Summer Schedule (6/1/2026 – 8/8/2026)
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday | 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Main Building Gym
Ballroom Dance
Class Details
Through both basic and advanced dance steps, seniors can learn the Waltz, Tango, Samba, Rumba, and Cha Cha, with light and graceful movements that help build better posture and shape.
Time: Thursday | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Main Building Dance Room
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!)
Class Details
The goal of Gentle Yoga is to teach the correct and safe way to practice yoga, allowing students to enjoy its benefits without risking injury. This class incorporates gentle yoga poses and breathing techniques to relax and strengthen muscles and bones.
Time: Wednesday | 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Senior Center Room 212
Meet the Instructor
Instructor Jenmay Wang is committed to share more than 20 years of yoga experience with participants in her class!
Hula Dance
Class Details
With elegant music and hand movements that express the lyrics, seniors can enhance their overall health and wellness, helping to slow the aging process. Participants are encouraged to join in and dance together!
Time: Thursday | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Main Building Dance Room
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
Class Details
Line dancing involves repeating a sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows. It’s a fun activity for beginners and a great way to meet new people.
Time: Monday | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Main Building Dance Room
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Ms. Aileen Teng
Traditional Chinese Dance
Class Details
This class focuses on foundational training, designed specifically with seniors’ physical conditions and learning pace in mind.
The curriculum includes:
- Warm-Up and Body Stretching:
Gentle stretches, joint mobility exercises, and basic rhythm practice.
- Introduction to Chinese Classical Dance Fundamentals
Basic hand positions, footwork, steps, body techniques, and rhythm.
- Introductory Folk Dance Movements
Basic techniques from representative Chinese ethnic dances such as Tibetan, Mongolian, and Dai styles.
- Short Dance Combinations
A graceful and slow-paced dance routine will be taught in each session.
- Emotional Expression and Musicality Training
Enhancing expressiveness through music and emotional engagement in dance performance.
Target Participants
- Seniors aged 55 and above in good physical health
- Individuals with no prior dance experience but interested in Chinese folk, classical, or contemporary dance
- Those looking to regain physical strength, rebuild self-confidence, and enrich their lives through dance as a way to stay youthful and vibrant
Time: Thursday | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Main Building Dance Room
Meet the Instructor
Liz Zhang (Haizhi Zi) is an enthusiastic amateur dancer who has loved dancing since childhood. She is currently a member of the Houston Red Fan Dance Troupe and the Dream Pursuit Dance Team. In recent years, she has been dedicated to providing free dance instruction for seniors with no prior dance experience. She has conducted Chinese dance classes at various senior and community centers, with students ranging in age from 55 to 85 and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Liz promotes a teaching philosophy that integrates fundamental dance techniques with posture training. To make Chinese dance accessible, she has developed her own beginner-friendly curriculum tailored to older adults. Her scientifically designed, gentle, and engaging teaching methods allow seniors of all ages to enjoy the physical and emotional benefits of dance. Her classes have been widely appreciated by both Chinese and international senior communities.
Stretch
Class Details
Looking for a way to stay active? Join our stretch class! Here, you can explore yoga, weightlifting, and light floor stretching. We focus on helping beginners build strength safely while learning how to avoid overworking the body.
Time:
Monday | 10:15 am – 11:15 am
Wednesday | 10:15 am – 11:15 am
Location: Main Building Dance Room
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Ms. Jessica Chou
Total Body Conditioning
Class Details
Total Body Conditioning (TBC) is a multi-level full body workout that targets all of the major muscle groups. This workout focuses on strengthening the body by using weights.
Time: Tuesday | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Main Building Dance Room
*Must submit Medical Clearance Letter and Waiver of Liability in order to participate*
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Ms. Cindy Luo
Tai-Chi
Class Details
The CCC Wellness Tai-Chi class is designed to promote self-awareness and active social engagement with peers. Rooted in the Chinese classical Yin-Yang philosophy, the development of Tai-Chi Quan embodies a preventive health culture and the theory of longevity. It helps accumulate energy, leaving you feeling refreshed and relaxed. The graceful movements, combined with deep breathing and mental focus, foster balance, flexibility, and calmness, relieve stress, and facilitate the integration of body and mind. Tai-Chi Quan is based on the belief that we are an integral part of nature.
Time: Saturday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Main Building Multi-purpose Room (RM 122)
Zumba
Class Details
The Zumba class offers members a dynamic combination of dance and fitness moves set to upbeat international rhythms.
Time:
Wednesday | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Main Building Dance Room
Recreation
Calligraphy (Currently Full!)
Class Details
Course curriculum is focused on increasing awareness of the beauty of calligraphy. You will learn techniques and variations in strokes to improve overall character structure, distance between strokes, and application of thickness in each stroke.
Time: First 3 Mondays of each month | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (New Students Welcome!)
Location: Senior Center Teahouse (RM 209)
Meet the Instructor
Instructor Lina Lu 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)
Class Details
Fall Session: Tuesdays from 11/01/2022 – 11/29/2022 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Spring Session: TBD
Location: Senior Center Teahouse (RM 209)
Flower Arrangement (Pre-registration required!)
Class Details
Students will have a hands-on floral arrangement learning experience and receive instructions on the principles and elements of Ohara floral design.
Time: 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Senior Center Teahouse (RM 209)
Material Cost: $15-25 each session
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
Class Details
The guitar class includes both beginner and intermediate students. Using the simplest method, they learn basic guitar skills and chord progressions to accompany singing. Everyone is encouraged to play and sing in front of class to gain confidence and demonstrate their learned skill. Singing lessons are also given to improve their vocal ability. The class is open to anyone who truly enjoys music and the goal is to have fun while learning.
The guitar/singing class is seeking additional members who truly enjoy music and are willing to dedicate time and effort to practicing the skills they learn. All levels are welcome。
Time: Thursday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Senior Center Room 207
*What to bring: Personal Guitar REQUIRED*
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
Class Details
Members can practice vocal skills while singing to a wide selection of songs. This class will be instructor-free and self-guided. Participants can maintain healthy heart and lungs through singing together.
Time: Wednesday & Thursday | 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center Room 207
Singing Class
Class Details
The class will focus on developing singing skills and stage performance.
Time: Every Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center Room 207
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
Class Details
Students will earn chords and scales with their left hand, and also learn strumming and picking techniques with the right hand. As knowledge grows, the students will learn new songs weekly. During the year, the students will have the opportunity to prepare for and do performances at the CCC and sometimes off campus as well.
Time: Monday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Senior Center Room 207
Meet the Instructor
Kevin Griffin has a background Bi-lingual Education! He has taught in many different countries, including China, Mexico, the U.S. and the Philippines. Music has always been an important part of his life! Starting in 2017, after Hurricane Harvey, he began teaching ukulele to kids that were living in Red Cross shelters. During this time, the Chinese Community Center was working hand in hand with the Red Cross to provide assistance to people who were homeless due to the hurricane. Kevin contacted the CCC and discussed teaching seniors. In addition to teaching music, Kevin is also a performer and leads multiple groups in preparation for performance.
Program Schedule
Details & Fees
| ACTIVITIES |
PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP
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Pickleball MEMBERSHIP
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PING PONG MEMBERSHIP
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| 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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| Pickleball |
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| USA Sports Rec Center | Ping Pong |
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| MEMBERSHIP FEE |
PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP
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Pickleball MEMBERSHIP
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PING PONG MEMBERSHIP
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| Under Age 60 |
Trial Month: $26
Half Year: $155
Annual: $310
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Trial Month: $33
Half Year: $168
Annual: $335
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Trial Month: $33
Half Year: $200
Annual: $395
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| Age 60 and up |
Trial Month: $18
Half Year: $110
Annual: $220
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Trial Month: $25
Half Year: $125
Annual: $250
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Trial Month: $25
Half Year: $150
Annual: $290
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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 us, wellness@ccchouston.org | (713) 271-6100 Ext. 303
Join/Renew
Angela Chen
achen@ccchouston.org | (713) 271-6100 Ext. 205
