AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I work crossword puzzles,say my prayers when I walk both daily.Also keep active as CDR of Korean War Veterans Assoc.

I am fortunate. Even though I am over 55, I still have a child who entering high school. She keeps me on my toes. It takes a lot mental brain active. I have to keep up with the extra curriculum schedule. She is in orchestra. I get to listen to her concerts which stimulate my brain functions.

I get exercise by swimming daily and spend a lot of time playing with my dogs. They keep me on my toes!  

I make Seminole patchwork and bead.  Creating patterns for both keeps your brain active.

I complete a daily crossword puzzle & play mind games ( Mahjong, Wordmania, etc.) daily. I also go to the health club regularly & join a native American flute circle monthly to stay connected with others.

I do water aerobics and yoga.  I belong to a book club and I am an avid reader.

I love doing word search puzzles and playing hidden object games. I go walking and like to do yoga classes online. 

I trade stocks almost every day which means I must read about the company, understand the financial condition of the company , and read what other analysts say about the company. I am disappointed when the weekend gets here and the markets are closed.

I faithfully play  brain games every morning (after meditation) before anything.  The daily meditation also helps me focus.  I walk for 15 minutes after lunch and again after dinner and have weekly movement classes - TaiChi, Pilates, Moving For Life.  A small group of friends and I go for nature walks, usually where there's water, every Sunday.

I consistently read the news and any information pertinent to political or the economic growth of the world. I make it a point to stay informed at all times of different things that are happening in my community or neighboring communities and/or the world