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There are lots of academic literature
suggesting that stimulating leisure activities
increase brain-reserve and slow down cognitive decline.
It also provides an enjoyable social setting.
Join us for a fun learning time together!
The range of topics are as diverse as our fascinating country and cultures.
It could be about how the Atlantic Puffins* live in Canada.
Do you know there are many different types of interesting birds in our
local neighborhoods? Have you seen our magnificent
Northern Light in northern Ontario?
How do the First Nations people interpret
northern light and their indigenous folklore?
*Photo credit: CBC
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Sing with Goldie carries triple benefits!
Not only is it an enjoyable aerobic exercise, it also
stimulates new brain learning, while in a social setting
with your friends. Listening to and performing music
reactivates areas of the brain associated with
memory, reasoning, speech, emotion, and reward.
There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that
music can boost memory and mood*.
Two recent studies, one in the United States and the other in Japan,
found that music doesn't just help us retrieve stored memories,
it also helps us lay down new ones. In both studies,
healthy elderly people scored better on tests of memory and
reasoning after they had completed several weekly classes in which
they did moderate physical exercise to musical accompaniment.
Come join us and SING ALONG!
*(Source: Havard Women's Health Watch,
Dr. Anne Fabiny, Editor in Chief,
published in Februrary 2015)
Pickleball is a low-impact, engaging game that promotes physical health and well-being. It enhances hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and heart health. Particularly beneficial for seniors, it offers a simple, inclusive, and enjoyable way to stay active, mentally sharp, and socially connected