Making the Most of the Season
Looking for fresh air? Get outside and have fun this spring with these ideas:
- Take your workout outside: If you’re looking to stay in shape, explore local community centers, senior centers, or parks for outdoor exercise like dance classes, yoga, or tai chi. Appreciate the brighter days, center yourself, and enjoy the endorphins.
- Picnics: Pack a basket with your favorite meal, grab a comfy blanket, and head to a nearby park with loved ones for a picnic. The combination of sunshine, tasty food, and great company is the perfect way to savor the spring.
- Nature Walks: Check out local trails at parks nearby or find a neighborhood with pretty trees and flowers and take in the scenery as you step. Not only does walking provide low-impact, gentle exercise, it is an easy way to admire spring’s vibrant colors and wildlife.
- Volunteer Work: Spring is all about fresh starts and growth, a great chance to give back to your community. Consider pitching in for local clean-up efforts, community garden projects, or mentoring programs. Not only does volunteering foster a sense of purpose and fulfillment, but it also helps you to socialize and connect with your neighbors. Find an opportunity of interest to you at your local library or community outreach center.
- Outdoor Painting or Photography: Unleash your creativity by capturing the beauty of spring through art or photography. Set up an easel in the garden or explore beautiful community landmarks and get inspired with your paintbrush or camera.
These are just a few ways to shake off the winter blues and welcome spring. Trinity Health PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) offers programs with fun activities to get social, connected, and outdoors. Click here to read about our services for participants.
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