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Arcola Lakes Senior Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Miami, Florida

Seniors welcome

Plan your first class

  • Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
  • Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule miamidade.gov — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (305) 694-2728

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–5 PM
Sunday 7 AM–5 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Arcola Lakes Senior Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧓 Seniors 21 mentions

“My grandparents seems to be interested more in the Ceramics and textiles.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 148 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌿 calming, low-stress atmosphere 3 mentions

“Everything you need is right here if you looking for a place to exercise, sew, ceramics, learn to swim, water aerobics, ping pong, bowling, table games, relaxation, etc.”

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 17 mentions

“I love Arcola Lakes Senior center and all the people that work there.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 15 mentions

“The peace, the sound of nature and all the friendly people you pass on the trail is just what the body, mind and spirit needs.”

From the reviews

I love coming here I love the exercise Jazzercise group which is GG's group 💗she is so friendly and so sociably warm she's a excellent instructor and every chance I get to be in her group I look forward to a wonderful workout 💕she is very flexible you could come in and join in at any time there is no structural…

★★★★★ — Carol, Feb 2019

My name is Alice. I joined Arcola Lakes Park Senior Center. It's been a month now. I am visually challenged. I have tried to join other senior centers but was denied because of my disability. I was accepted the same day at Arcola Lakes Park. Gigi does a wonderful job with training me.

★★★★★ — Cherry, Apr 2023

I joined Arcola Lakes Senior Center when I retired six years ago. The facility is well kept. All the staff I have encountered is very kind and professional. When you become apart of the center, you become family.

★★★★★ — Dannette, Nov 2025

Arcola Lakes Sr. Ctr. is awesome! Everything you need is right here if you looking for a place to exercise, sew, ceramics, learn to swim, water aerobics, ping pong, bowling, table games, relaxation, etc.! And the whole staff is friendly & professional, the best ever! Ms. Baker, the Park Manager is top notch!

★★★★★ — Sylvia, Feb 2019

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Your first tai chi class at Arcola Lakes Senior Center

Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Arcola Lakes Senior Center

8401 NW 14th Ave, Miami, FL33147

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