Let’s get physical:
Keeping the body moving offers
a wealth of benefits throughout life, from lowering
cholesterol to improving mood. Strength and balance
classes are hugely popular for residents keen to
maintain muscle condition and prevent falls. Aerobics
is a great way to work up a glow in the company of
friends. Those who find mobility more challenging can
still enjoy the benefits of armchair exercise classes to
keep them in good shape.
Slow and steady:
It’s time to brush those mental
cobwebs away. Eastern-based movement philosophies
such as Tai Chi and yoga have become increasingly
popular in the wider community. Tai Chi has been shown
to aid memory, balance, blood pressure and stress
levels, while yoga helps stretch and strengthen muscles
and increases flexibility. Or why not try meditation
classes to learn techniques for reducing anxiety and
improving focus.
Out and about:
Feel like a change of scene? Hop on a
bus and take a short tour for a fossick in a fresh locale.
It’s a hassle-free and fun way to discover new places.
Most villages provide regular excursions, either to a new
town or district of interest or a particular event.
Train your brain:
Studies show that exercising the
grey cells is vital as we get older. Organisations like the
University of the Third Age make it easy to dive into a
new skill or pick up a long-lost hobby. The group utilises
the skills and experience of its own members to teach
everything from French to art classes. You may even find
a writer’s group for village residents interested in giving
their imaginations a workout too.
Art starter:
Itching to get creative? Lendlease
Retirement Villages are bursting with opportunities to
indulge in arts and crafts. Discover the pleasure of the
potter’s wheel or immerse yourself in the intricacies of
knitting and crochet. Learn to draw or find satisfaction
in a spot of delightful decoupage. Some villages also
provide laidback spaces like Men’s Sheds where handier
types can tackle a project and enjoy a little laidback
conversation.
Tech it easy:
Technology doesn’t have to be daunting.
Increasingly, as more government services go online,
it’s becoming an essential life skill. Make it a summer
challenge to get to grips with an aspect that interests
you. Learn to use social media, pick up some basic
computer training or even tackle the Wii console to give
the grandkids a run for their money next time they visit.
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As the weather starts to warm up, now is the perfect time to try something
new – from exercising the mind to challenging your body. You’ll find plenty of
activities available year round at Lendlease Retirement Villages to help put a
spring in your step.
