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Community Activities For Seniors
from:Community activities for seniors are changing. A century ago, many seniors had few options unless they or their children had money. Today, community activities for seniors are as varied as activities for any other age group. Years ago, for example, few seniors would access a computer to obtain any information. Most seniors did not grow up with computers and so they were not used to the idea of doing computer searches. Many seniors today haven’t grown up with computers, but they have encountered computers in their jobs, in their schools and in the homes of their children and grandchildren. Those seniors who are going to be retiring in the next ten to fifteen years are going to be expecting as many community activities for seniors as the soon-to-be- retirees had available in their prime.
A simple Google search on the keywords “community activities for seniors” listed over 12 million hits. Many of those hits will likely be some sort of ad, but the volume of information indicates that many of today’s seniors are utilizing resources and activities that were not available to seniors even twenty years ago. Today, there are communities that were developed for seniors only. There are also community centers, newsgroups, computer chat rooms and volunteer opportunities. No senior needs to be bored unless he or she wants that.
Community activities for seniors also include senior volunteerism. Seniors have always had knowledge and skills to share with younger people. Today’s seniors generally have had better health care and better education than any group of seniors has ever had. Today’s seniors are thus able to take more trips stay active longer and provide helpful and needed information to people. Many seniors volunteer to help people wanting to start small businesses. Many seniors help in schools, businesses and other organizations.
Community activities for seniors also include leisure time for seniors. Many seniors have worked most of their lives and are ready for some “serious play”. Seniors can take advantage of senior discounts for trips, social functions, entertainment specials and even meals in quality restaurants. Most businesses are aware that seniors are an increasingly larger part of the population. Business owners can not ignore a large segment of the population and seniors can enjoy the results.
Seniors are able to enjoy almost anything they enjoyed in their earlier years. If a senior can’t find an activity that makes life interesting, then that senior can find others who are interested and develop that activity. Not only will these build social skills, but they’ll also help to keep their ‘young’ minds as ageless as they feel. Community activities for seniors will continue to keep seniors busy for decades to come.
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American Community Senior News
Community says Councilman Oliver could be more active than he is (Baltimore Sun)
Despite gains in senior center, library, he grew unreceptive, some say When Kenneth N. Oliver was elected to the Baltimore County Council in 2002, he was the first African-American to hold the post, and he brought with him the hopes of an area that had long felt itself to be at the margins of politicians' interests.
Read more...Former Sailor Hardy earns All-American recognition (Daily Pilot)
UCLA senior Erin Hardy, a Newport Harbor High product who helped the Bruins reach the College Cup (final four) for the fourth time in her career, has been named second-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Assn. of America.
Read more...American Heritage Bank announces promotions (Sapulpa Daily Herald)
William L. Berry, Chairman of American Heritage Bank, recently announced several promotions to the bank’s senior management team.
Read more...Senior men (Birmingham Eccentric)
The Birmingham Senior Men meet on Fridays at The Community House. January programs n Jan. 9: Connie Parliament, RN, clinical director, Neuroscience Services, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, "Acute stroke recognition and current treatment options."
Read more...Calendar of events (The Russellville Courier)
Today Community blood donations, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1003 W. Main St. Strong Woman exercise 9 a.m., Wildflower Bingo 10 a.m., Crochet Club, Advisory Council 1 p.m., dinner and movie downtown 5 p.m., Canasta and Pitch 6 p.m., Pope County Senior Activity Center.
Read more...Community calendar for Jan. 7 (Suburban Journals)
Need an item in the community calendar? Submit calendar items by noon the Wednesday before the intended publication date. To be included in this free listing of community events, send notices to: Warrenton Journal, 220 E. Main St.; fax to 636-456-3020; or e-mail to jscott@yourjournal.com. Notices must include the date, time and location (including street address) of the event, a contact name ...
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