Today is your day Boomer! As Boomers, we often suffer hearing loss and mild dementia in our 50s, 60s, and 70s. It is a reality for most of us says Dr. Sandra Black, a research scientist from Toronto. But....she says there are three main things we can do to slow down this medical problem: (1) Get moving. 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise is enough, plus two sessions of mild weightlifting. (2) Eat better. Dr. Black suggests "eating a Mediterranean diet rich in green, leafy vegetables like broccoli, kale and cabbage, as well as berries, whole grains, walnuts and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna rich in omega-3 fatty acids." (3) Word and Math games. Counting games like Sudoku and Crib are great for sharpening the mind and word games like Wordle do the same. Minimum half hour per day is a good plan. So, Boomers.....we can stay razor sharp in our older years, but we have to work at it. Cheers and good health!
Today is your day Boomer! Well, yesterday was my day! My long-awaited dream of building and opening a new high school gym in Summerland came true! 550 students watched, smiled and vigourously applauded as the SD67 school trustees officially cut the ribbon and opened the facility. The kids played in their new gym, in a so-called Rocket Rally, right after that and then 200 more mostly-Summerlanders attended a two-hour opening fundraiser that evening. There were people, young and old, every where: going on tours, eating food, watching volleyball and basketball, listening to speeches, and investing money in 30 community-donated silent auction items and a huge 50/50 raffle...organized by the school's Parent Advisory Council. The final fundraiser tally was about 7000$...made in only two hours! Congratulations students and staff of SSS. Your new gym is finally here, the first new one since 1951! Play on....
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