David Ritchie, co-director of Central Connecticut Tai Chi Ch’uan, will demonstrate Chi Kung on Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 pm in the Meriden Public Library Griffin Room. Chi Kung is the Ancient Chinese exercise of moving one’s energy for health and dates back over 3,000 years. Chi Kung, also spelled Qigong, utilizes energy know as Chi and is the foundation for the practice of Tai Chi. In this presentation you will learn about the theory behind traditional Chinese medicine and participate in Chi Kung exercises for relaxation and health. Chi Kung can be practiced by anyone, either sitting or standing. 

David Ritchie is co-director along with his wife Barbara, of Central Connecticut Tai Chi Ch’uan in Meriden which he founded in 1989. David began training in Martial Arts in 1969 and Tai Chi in 1973 and has trained in Tai Chi and Chi Kung in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, Thailand. David has also studied with numerous Masters and instructors in the U.S. 

David has taught in numerous corporate settings such as the Hospital for Special Care in Bristol, ESPN, and the National Arthritis Foundation where he helped develop the Arthritis Foundation’s National Tai Chi for Arthritis program. As an adjunct assistant professor at Quinnipiac University, he taught Tai Chi in the Physical Education Department and Medical Chi Kung in the Respiratory Care Department, the first such program in the country. 

This program is free and all are welcome.

 The tax sessions will be held in the Cook Room. We operate primarily by appointment. Appointments may be made by telephone by calling (203) 630-6331 during scheduled times. Appointments cannot be made by calling any other Library number.

 MONDAYS from 5:30 TO 8:00 PM : 

February 27. (The Library is closed on February 20 to observe President’s Day.)

• Call (203) 630-6331 for an appointment between 5:30 and 7:30 pm.      

WEDNESDAYS from 5:30 TO 8:00 PM:

February 22, February 29,

March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28

April 4, April 11

• Call (203) 630-6331 for an appointment between 5:30 and 7:30 pm.

SATURDAYS from 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM:  

February 18, February 25

March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31

April 7, April 14

• Call (203) 630-6331 for an appointment between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

HOW WE OPERATE

We operate primarily by appointment. Appointments may be made by telephone by calling (203) 630-6331 during scheduled times. See other side for schedule. Appointments cannot be made by calling any other Library number. We limit the number signing up, hoping to avoid useless waiting. If you wait but are not served, or if we begin your return but cannot finish, we will give you a “return slip.” Service priority goes first to appointments, then to “return slip” holders, then to walk-ins.

 WHAT TO BRING.   (This list is not complete. It covers the most common needs.)

• Must bring a photo I.D. showing your current address.
• Last year’s return. It is often helpful.
• Social Security card(s) of taxpayer(s) and any children/dependents who appear on your return. We will not do your return without them!
• Records of all income.
• Records to support any credits you may receive – child care expenses, education expenses, retirement saving credit, student loan interest, teacher’s expenses, etc.

If you itemize deductions, bring:

• Records of medical expenses (if over 7.5% of income)
• State and local taxes paid
• Mortgage interest
• Donations to charity
• Job expenses (if over 2% of income)
• Record of state refund if you itemized deductions last year

PEOPLE WHO LIVE TOGETHER SHOULD HAVE THEIR TAXES DONE TOGETHER to get the best legal result. Both taxpayers must be present.

WE CAN’T DO ALL RETURNS. Some (but not all) limits:

• We CANNOT do returns with rental income, clergy or Puerto Rico income.
• We MAY NOT be able to do returns with self-employment income or military pay.

CHILDREN AND TAXES

To claim your child as a DEPENDENT, it is usually necessary that the child live with you for more than half the year.

For your child to qualify you as HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD, you must pay over half of the cost of maintaining a home for the child – rent or mortgage, utilities, heating, maintenance, food, etc. To be “qualified” for EARNED INCOME CREDIT, a child must live with you for over half the year.

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