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July 27, 2022

AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

  • July 27, 2022
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August 2022, Learning/Earning/Back to School Contest!

 

Tell us how you keep your brain active to keep engaged for the chance to be one of five (5) winners of a $50 VISA Gift card! 

 

Post your message by clicking reply at the bottom of this message! Contest runs from 8/1 until 8/31/22.  Click here to see Contest Rules.

 

Some examples to help get you started!

My son moved to Germany, and I take German classes so I can feel a little more comfortable with the language when I visit him for the holidays.

 

I like to take quizzes and watch videos about topics I’m interested in like “what do you know about long-term care” from the Rewards earning page.

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    loisjanke
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    August 26, 2022

    I do a lot of reading books, newspapers daily.  I watch wheel of fortune daily and do word finds to keep my brain engaged.   I do a daily workout session, either walking or using my health rider and using weights for strength training.  I eat lots of fruits and vegetables every day.  I watch my sugar intake too. I watch my grandkids frequently to keep my mind and body in shape.   I want to stay in shape because if you don't use it you lose it!

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    PhyllisL927529
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    August 26, 2022

    To keep my brain active, I enrolled in a sign language class (ASL), every night I make sure I play a  word game or 2 on my tablet, plus I take a dance class for seniors. This class is great for following 2 and 3 steps directions.

     

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    km353471
    Contributor ⭐
    August 26, 2022

    Every morning I head to the pool to do 45 minutes of aquacise and plan my day. I eat healthy (usually LOL!), but treat myself to a square or two of dark chocolate after dinner. I keep my mind occupied by playing Spider Solitaire with four decks. I'm planning a trip to French Canada, so I'm trying to learn a few phrases in French. Oo la la!

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      arleen94
      Contributor ⭐
      August 26, 2022

      Hi,

      I am 76 yrs. young and I like to keep active with some projects around the house.  I recently cleaned, sanded , primed and painted our kitchen cabinents.  They came out looking pretty good. I did receive some assistance.  So now we are in the process of putting on a new backsplash.  I also helped my companion put a serpintine belt back on his pickup. 

        I like to do word find puzzels .  Another past time is paint by number....also I started a new hobbby since last year which is called diamond painting which is very relaxing and rewarding.

      i was also a member of a senior fit class but unfortunity had to close because of covid.  I do some exercises at home on occasion. 

      And I have this silly little tidbit to help me remember something ...I will go through the the alphebet from A to Z and most of the time it works..try it !!!

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      grandma0292
      Contributor ⭐
      August 26, 2022

      After retiring, I use the medical transcription skills I still have in my volunteer job for a Free Clinic. It keeps my mind sharp while still keeping up with medical terminology and computer skills. I discovered doctors can now use phone apps to dictate which I can access remotely in the comfort of my home. It’s a win/win situation for all as the clinic benefits from my work experience and I get the benefit of keeping my mind engaged and active. 

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      lamatos
      Contributor ⭐
      August 26, 2022

      Since joining aarp rewards I have learned so much.I have started exercising every day learning so much from your videos.I love doing your various puzzles and quizzes every day trying to keep my brain active.Keep chalenging us older adults to be the best that we can be.

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      AnnetteJ460145
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      August 26, 2022

      I do AARP mini crossword every day and complete a lot of the quizzes. My daughters, niece and I have a group text message called "Wacky Wordlers" where we post our Wordle score and harass each other. I belong to an international book club on bookclubs.com. I walk my two dogs twice a day and try to stay very active. AARP has a lot of great resorces. I like the interactive online events. The two part series on Musicals was excellent.  

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      dh7368988
      Contributor ⭐
      August 26, 2022

      I'm still working at 64 years old and working with the public will definitely keep your brain active. Also by exercising daily, I'm  lucky enough to have a apartment in the downtown area of my state and my job is just 6 blocks from my home. So I can walk to and from work every day, but one my favorite thing to do is reading.  I read about 3 books every week, my second home is our public library. 

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      ck6345
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      August 26, 2022

      My husband and I make copies of the USA TODAY puzzles at the library and do these paper and pencil puzzles while waiting at appointments or at restaurants. 

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      SolitarySally
      Contributor ⭐
      August 26, 2022

      When taking my daily walks, I write down the names and descriptions of new dogs I meet, occasionally review the list (which now has over 50 names), and then try to remember them whenever I run into them again. (I don't even bother asking for their human partners' names...)

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        mmchen
        Contributor ⭐
        August 26, 2022

        I like to play SUDOKU to challenge my brain.  I like to try various recipes.  I follow live exercise lessons to keep my body strong.  I walk in the nearby public Gardens with friends weekly.

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        mt2477564
        Contributor ⭐
        August 26, 2022

        I do the mini crosssword puzzle daily, eat 5 fruits and veggies daliy, walk my dog 2-3 times daily, read, sing, and garden.Connect with friends phone calls, in person, or social media daily.

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