Active Aging

12 ACTIVE AGING WEEK | SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2017 • Art Classes • Computer Skills • Health & Wellness • Power Engineering • Welding ... and more EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES AVAILABLE TO YOU For course information or to register: lifelonglearning.wsd1.org Phone: 204-789-0435 Email: lifelonglearning@wsd1.org Matches can be very competitive." Heidrick says the games highlight a very important point. "They show that physical activity keeps you both physically and mentally healthy. If you stay active and keep your hand in a sport, you can stay competitive. The key to competing at a good level is staying active year-round, which is what most participants do." Those with physical limitations "stay in the game" another way, she adds. "Older competitors will play brain games like cribbage and whist. Like physical activity, mental activity keeps you mentally sharp, and delays aging." Another aspect of the games also helps contestants stay young. "People really enjoy the social aspect. Over the three days the event is held, you reconnect with old friends and make new friends, while taking part in friendly or real competition," says Heidrick. "Of course, people are there to compete. But they enjoy the support that comes from the social aspect of the games as much, or more." All told, about 950 to 1,000 competitors are expected to compete at venues in Glenboro — Carberry, Spruce Woods Provincial Park — at the 2018 games. As has always been the case, they will prove you're never too old to put on your game face and play to win. That is, in a more genteel, respectful manner that comes with the broadened perspective gained from living 55 — or considerably more years — on planet Earth. "Ultimately, the Manitoba 55+ Games are about encouraging people to participate in activities at their own level to achieve wellness in their own day-to-day lives," she says. "It's an event that invites the rest of the province in to experience all the things a town has to offer and to see that if you stay active, you're never over the hill. It's a truly inspiring event that has a great impact in more than one way." To find about more about the 2018 Manitoba 55+ Games, visit alcoamb.ca, or call 204-632-3497. "Older competitors will play brain games like cribbage and whist. Like physical activity, mental activity keeps you mentally sharp, and delays aging." continued from page 10 Connection & competition No matter how much you've achieved, isn't your true lasting legacy tied to the impact you've had on the lives you've touched? We help you create memories that enlighten, encourage, surprise and even transform those who matter to you. So ask yourself: How will you be remembered? For more information, visit cropo.com 1442 Main Street • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R2W 3V7 Canada Accumulate the capital that matters most. Legacy NP_CFH_10-25x11-42 v2.indd 1 3/23/16 8:35 AM For more information, visit cropo.com or call (204) 586-8044 | Toll free: 1-888-586-8044

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