What will you do this summer?

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Step One around here, the minute the snow starts to melt, is to grab the latest newsletter from the senior center and see what trips are planned. They’re always low in cost, to a great location and someone else drives the bus. Some trips include a tour guide at the other end, with lunch planned at a wonderful place with a view out the windows. If your senior center has trips like this, be sure to sign up early. Spaces will go fast.

Here are some more ideas to stay busy this summer:

• Talk to friends and neighbors about daily walking, either early in the morning or after supper. Look for indoor walking spots if your area doesn’t have sidewalks. Make plans to go on a picnic or head to the ice-cream store after your walks.
• Does your local gym or YMCA offer Silver Sneakers classes? Those workouts are geared to seniors, and your Medicare Advantage plan may pay for it. Go to www.SilverSneakers.com and look up plans offered for your state.
• Search online for weekly farmers’ markets nearby. Chances are they’ll accept EBT/SNAP benefits if you have those.
• Once summer is really here, you’ll need some indoor activities. Ask around about book clubs, art classes, senior swimming, weekly matinees followed by lunch, indoor flea markets, painting scenery for the theater, a yoga class, learning bridge or canasta, a ballroom dance class … there are so many indoor options.
• Go online to www.redhatsociety.com and see if there is a chapter in your area. Their goal – having fun! While wearing red and purple!

Summer gear is starting to appear on store shelves. Stock up on sunscreen and hats, and grab a new water bottle while you’re there. And maybe a red hat?

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