AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I take workshops at Stony Brook University designed for mature learners. I do Yoga and fitness classes on line through AARP. I walk around my community. I volunteer with AARP, my I union and other senior groups. I play on line games. I am involved in political issues that effect me and my community. I have outings with friends. I am a pole worker. To sum it up I keep busy and my mind occupied.

I like to write and make lists to keep my mind active.  I also started doing various math by hand insread of using a calculator.

I do a lot of seek and find puzzles, I read a lot and sing to myself. But most of all I say thank you every day!

Ii write poetry to keep my brain active!  I write poems for my friends and send the verses to them on their birthdays.   It is my way of showing how much they mean to me!  They love receiving them as it is more meaningful than just a card.  I always tease I am a Hallmark competitor!

Everyday I will play brain games on computer as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle.
I take care of patients with brain issues so feel it’s very important to keep your brain stimulated which includes the whole body being in a good healthy state. 

I walk everyday and bike most days to stay active.  I also do crossword puzzles and read as much as I can!

I keep my active by playing online games like POGO and do a lot of the card games or just any game that simulates my brain. 

I practice memorizing the countries of Central, and South America and then, Africa and use this memorization as a sleep aide at night.   Also memorizing the state capitals and the 12 Cranial nerves is another good option.

At the age of 75 I still have a full time job in accounting which keeps my mind busy and active.  When I am at home I have a garden that I attend and when vegetables are ready for picking I can or freeze them.

When my workday is finished I love to play games.  I have a Switch, which I can play with my grandchildren. I also love word and puzzle games and I always have one in my hands anytime I am sitting with free time, even when I am watching TV or a movie.

I am a writer and reader. I retired from my full time job just a month ago, but I write for a local paper and another publication. I also volunteer manage our local theater. Finally, I stay connected with people who were part of the theater renovation as they are very bright, capable people who I continue to learn from. I do quizzes from AARP as well; I often learn the most from the quizzes I score the poorest on.