AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I like to sharpen my mind by doing computer programming! I like to work in C#, which allows you to make games.

I also am currently taking a Spanish course where we're currently learning about holidays. It's not easy, but it's definitely good practice for your brain!

To keep my brain active:

• I take advantage of Staying Sharp and its wealth of games, videos, interesting articles, enticing recipes.
• I participate in several book clubs via zoom and read and discuss 4 books a month.
• I keep abreast of the news by reading online papers, where I post comments daily; this keeps my spelling and grammar fresh and sharp.
• I have scheduled a weekly Storytime via zoom with my grandkids who enjoy the tales I invent for them, sometimes in French, sometimes in English; the little ones are becoming fluent in a second language, I give and receive love, I keep my mind sharp; we are all winners!

I keep my brain active through research (keeping multiple tabs constantly open in browser windows and mentally tracking all) and writing.

I keep my brain active by walking 12,000 to 15,000 daily, along with working two jobs, one full time and the other part time, raising my 3 year old granddaughter and volunteer at her daycare with special events keeps me going, reading, I also; play games on my phone before falling asleep it relaxes me and watching Pyramid with Michael Strahan co-host. I have a lot to keep me and my brain busy....

I keep my brain active by attending adult education classes, participating in discussion groups, attending live concerts, and I read 2-3 books a week.

I keep my brain active by walking for 20 minutes a day. I follow the DASH meal plan to stay healthy. I read books to learn something new everyday. I spend 10 minutes a day sitting in a quiet place saying to myself that I am strong, I am worthy and I am loved. I spend 20 minutes a day working in the yard weeding and pruning the bushes.

Each week I find new recipes from foreign countries with ingredients I do not recognize, or know where to find.  Then I learn about them, find out where to buy the ingredients, and make the dish. It has been a fun cultural exploration and keeps my brain active and engaged with my food. 

I have several weekly, if not daily, activities that I enjoy to keep my brain active. They include reading, walking, praying and playing. I enjoy reading novels and have found many fascinating reads that I can't put down :). I walk three times a week, either in a park, at a church walking track or in my condo parking lot. Spending time in prayer and reading God's Word keep me encouraged and uplifted. I love playing games and find that playing competitive dominoes with neighbors, as well as games on my IPad, such as Brain HQ and Luminosity, challenge me, as well as add another level of enjoyment to my day.  

I keep my brain active by playing games that make me think on my phone, computer and on paper, especially Words With Friends and Solitaire.  I also read a lot on different subjects.  I have also fun walking in my neighborhood gives me an opportunity to clear my mind and enjoy nature.  Lastly, I tutor in Math; this keeps my mind alert as I learn new techniques that are being taught to students.

I keep my brain active by reading fiction for the book clubs I attend, nonfiction and current news,  listening to music, doing Wordle everyday-it's addictive!, cooking healthy plant based meals, gardening and hanging out with my 8 year old grandson who loves to talk Pokemon, hahaha. I'm always planning out next trip or getaway and learning about the area we will visit!  I just got a newer car with lots of tech and that kicks my brain into a whole other gear while driving-lots to pay attention to for sure!