The Orange Beach Adult/Senior Activity Center’s Shoreline News - Life Enriching Activities for the Adult 50 & Over
Can you believe it is nearing the end of the year and approaching the holiday season! The holidays can really be a stressful time of year for many people. As we age, changes in lifestyle and health can add stress and anxiety even more around this time of year. Symptoms of being over-stressed can vary from person to person, but it is important to not dismiss them as signs of “getting older” or that you just don’t like this time of year anymore. By recognizing when you or a friend or family member is becoming too stressed out, you can better manage and cope with it. It is important to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health; and by finding simple, gentle activities you enjoy, you can help reduce your stress this season. Below are some tips to get started, but find something that will work for you, and of course talk to your doctor with any concerns or questions:
- Breathe – Just taking a second to pause and take a deep breath, can slow the mind when you feel overwhelmed.
- Talk about it – Talking about stressors with a friend, family or even a support group can help relieve stress even if it’s chatting over a cup of coffee!
- Laugh – Laughter is an amazing stress reliever! Watch a funny movie or video or read a fun story that will make you laugh.
- Focus on your senses – Listening to music, lighting a candle or aromatherapy, and petting a pet can help to relax, just be sure to create your soothing experience.
- Exercise – Light exercise can get your mind off your stress for a bit, while helping to relieve it!
- Fun Activities – Find fun little things you enjoy doing: board games, puzzles, coloring books, reading, the possibilities are endless!
- Wednesday Nov. 2: CLOSED due to a Scheduled Power Outage due to the ongoing road work.
- Friday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.: LUNCH & LEARN – Avoiding Senior Scams. The Better Business Bureau will talk about common phone and internet scams and tips to avoid being tricked by them. Cost free
- Friday Nov. 11: CLOSED for Veterans Day
- Friday, Nov. 18 at 10am: GAME & BIRTHDAY BASH – We will play the Price is Right, just in time for Thanksgiving come play and maybe win some grocery prizes to help with your holiday cooking! Cost is $3.
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m.: LUNCH & LEARN – “Could You Be At Risk for Falls?” with Leslie Niederriter from Benchmark Physical Therapy. Come join in on this helpful lecture about maintaining balance as we age. It is free to attend.
NOVEMBER 2022 ARTS & CRAFTS PROJECTS
Please call 251-981-3440 to sign up for Adult/Senior Activity Center activities. Pre-registering is required to ensure space and material.
- CERAMICS: Tuesdays - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Cost varies.
- SHELL TREE: Wednesdays - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Cost is $20.
- SHELL ORNAMENTS: Thursdays - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Cost is $5.
Fitness/Exercise - $5 fee per class
- GENTLE YOGA: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $5 fee per class.
- SIT & BE FIT EXERCISE CLASS w/Justine: Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Cost: $5 fee per class.
- TAI CHI CLASS w/Rio: Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Cost: $5 fee per class.
- YOGA w/Jill: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5 fee per class.
- PARTY BRIDGE: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon
- HAND & FOOT CANASTA: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
- MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
- YAHTZEE: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
- November 2022 Orange Beach Adult/Senior Activity Center Calendar
- November 2022 Orange Beach Adult/Senior Activity Center Newsletter
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