SENIORS MAY HAVE MORE TIME for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active.
After months of chilly temperatures, seniors may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults age 65 and older get at least 150 minutes of moderate- intensity aerobic activity each week. The following are some good starting points.
Join or start a walking club Walking is a great way to stay in shape and work the mind as well. View new sights along the way by changing the route each time you go. Walking with friends can pass the time and provide motivation.
Take a fishing charter
Casting a rod from a dock or pier is perfectly acceptable, but securing a spot on a fishing charter is a great way to spend hours out on the water enjoying the scenery and the sport of fishing. Plus, there is the added benefit of enjoying the fruits of your labors by cooking the day’s catch for dinner once you arrive home.
Be a tourist
Many cities and towns have their own tourism boards and showcase interesting spots that have historical significance or appeal to other interests. Be a tourist for the day—even in an area with which you are familiar. One such event is hosted by the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission and Waterville Historical Society. “Twilight on the Battlefield,” is set for Saturday July 11, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, 4949 Jerome Road, Maumee. On the walk around the battlefield, a flat 1.5-mile trail, visitors will be accompanied by a tour guide who will tell about the battle and answer questions. Along the way, there will be re-enactors in their full regalia who will bring a bit of “living history” to the experience.
Tours will leave from the visitor’s center every 20 minutes. For adults, a $20 donation is requested. Children 17 and younger are free with a paid adult. Reserve a time at waterville history.org using the menu option. Reserve early as tour reservations are limited. ✲
