News from the Silver Threads Seniors Club

This week at the Club we have Zumba on Monday at 10 a.m., and Bridge at 1 p.m. Tuesday is the regular Bingo at 1 p.m., with munchies, Jackpot and 50/50 draw. In the evening the gang plays Bid Euchre at 7 p.m. Wednesday is a working day as we are getting the hall ready for the lunch on Thursday at 11:30 a.m.; get your tickets at the office at a cost of $5. This is a day for us to say thanks to all of the members who support us and the club. Weight Watchers is active all summer long at 5:30 p.m. Yoga takes place on Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. Friday is all-day quilting and, of course, regular Euchre at 7 p.m. The fitness room is always open during the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop in for a ride on the bikes and other equipment.

Jenna Walsh has fitness classes on Tuesday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come out and try this fitness class and ensure your mind and body stay fit for all the fun activities you will be enjoying during the summer.

Great Senior Living: Every senior deserves to pursue enjoyable pastimes that make him or her laugh, lose track of time, or feel like a goofy kid at heart. Plus, many of the best activities for senior citizens cost little or no money.

Most of us would probably say that a passive activity like watching TV is entertaining. But does it really rise to the level of being fun? On its own, maybe not so much (especially if you’re watching alone). That’s why it’s often a good idea to pursue other kinds of activities--the kinds that make you an active participant in something.

Are your existing hobbies still good sources of fun? If so, keep pursuing them and consider inviting some friends--or even your grandkids, if you have them to join you. Teaching other people about something you have a passion for can be highly enjoyable and rewarding.

Also, did you know that adults over the age of 65 tend to list physical activities as being their favourite pastimes? According to one study, four of the top five activities most commonly cited by seniors as being their favourites were active in nature. They included activities like walking and jogging, grdening and yard work, playing sports, and other physical pursuits. Other favourite activities included, reading, arts and crafts, games and puzzles, golf and tennis.

Socializing can be a powerful way to inject more fun into your life. That’s particularly true if you get to reminisce about oldtimes or talk about the other things that interest you. So don’t shy away from attending other people’s parties or joining clubs. Also, consider planning some of your own events.

Who can resist the affection and playfulness of cute and cuddly animals? Just like people, they want and need to have fun. So playing with them can be mutually beneficial. Many animal shelters welcome seniors who want to give dogs, cats, or other critters some quality attention and playtime.

Enjoy the summer, and check out all of the Community activities in the Post, Civic Centre and Town website. Happy Canada Day! See you at the club!