Active and Wise

Seniors, like everyone. benefit from being active. Now that the weather is warmer and the daylight is longer, let’s do a little something each day. Spring is a great time for renewal and beginning again what you really enjoy. This is also a great time to take care of yourself and the earth. You can get a Free daily dose of vitamin D by going outside, which is the best way for even a few minutes a day. When you’re inside it’s a great time to start a small garden. You can star...t a window sill garden or even a kitchen table garden. There are great books available at your library, Horticultural Society and online. Great sources online are Canadian Gardening, Rodale Organic Gardening, and I Can Garden. Your local garden centre is also a great place to get advice and supplies. Suggestions of types of plants to start in April are herbs, they grow quickly and you can use them in meals. Some great types are basil (purple, green, cinnamon and so many other varieties) dill, rosemary, and the many varieties of thyme. Just provide the plants with plenty of light, keep it lightly moist and regular attention. By starting your plants from seed if they don’t germinate you can start them over again. It’s inexpensive and a great way to have living plants in your home before they are growing outside. Enjoy this time of Year! See more

Read my recent article on page 13 of the May 7th. edition of the Springwater News from my Active and wise column about activities for seniors to have a healthy and well life. I welcome your comments and suggests for future articles. Please share this facebook page and the articles with your friends and others that may be interested and benefit from it.... Thank you. Edward Banville, Activity Coordinator Active and Wise

See page 9 of the Springwater News for my first Active and Wise column about activities to do with seniors.

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The arts are so important to health and well being. Let's use all the arts in our life. I see how it helps everyday. People of all ages feel more complete when they experience the arts in it's many forms of music, dance, design and more. I encourage people to help others and family to experience the arts in its many forms. http://wapo.st/1vhWrkZ