AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I run at least 1 mile every day. The benefits are:

• My mind gets lots of fully oxygenated blood flowing to it.
• I have a chance to find a creative solutions to problems while running.
• I see my world in a new way so I am learning new things about my everyday surroundings. For example, now I can quickly identify our local snakes- a helpful skill while running.

I like to play internet word games and card games and challenge myself to win greater that 50% of time, currently I am winning 59% of my games which gets me thinking of smarter strategies to approach playing these games.  I also am learning new hobbies like sewing and improving on crochet which I learned as a child.  I learn so much watching videos on You Tube and have added a great deal to my skillsets.  In an effort to tackle new things, I take the attitude "how hard can it be?"  Sometimes, I get in over my head but often am pleasantly surprised by new achievements and accomplishments.

I stay employed and volunteer in company groups and external non-profit organizations. Keep busy!

I play multiple fames of Sudoko daily to keep my brain active. i am also a part of an amazing choir that performs to raise money for charity. Reading the music and blending my voice with the choir and orchestra keeps me on my toes mentally. 

I am 66 years young. I’ve been through a lot including the death of my 23 year old daughter. I get up every morning with the intent of giving my day my best effort. I teach kids and they keep me on my toes!  I play a lot of strategy games and I make sure to have some type of relaxation every day 

l work part time as a hostess at a dinner theatre. l interact with coworkers & customers, as well as getting 10000 steps as l do my job. 

 I READ EVERY DAY AND KEEP ACTIVE WALKING AND PLAY MAJONG

I keep my brain active playing games on my phone. After retiring in 2019, I went back to work, too. I really missed it! I also like to watch old shows that I grew up watching on on television.

I play mahjong twice a week and I read at least one book per week.

I am an avid reader. Recommendations from younger friends and family members are particularly good as so many are interested in the world. The nonfiction books make me think!