Exercise is the Key to Healthy Aging

Starting or maintaining a regular exercise routine can be a challenge as you get older. You may feel discouraged by illness, ongoing health problems, or concerns about injuries or falls. Or, if you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. Or perhaps you think you're too old or frail, or that exercise is boring or simply not for you.

While these may seem like good reasons to slow down and take it easy as you age, they're actually even better reasons to get moving. Exercise can energize your mood, relieve stress, help you manage symptoms of illness and pain, and improve your overall sense of well-being. In fact, exercise is the key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get older. And it can even be fun, too!

Reaping the rewards of exercise doesn't have to involve strenuous workouts or trips to the gym. It's about adding more movement and activity to your life, even in small ways. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness-even if you're housebound-there are many easy ways to get your body moving and improve your health and outlook.

Full article may be found at: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/exercise-and-fitness-as-you-age.htm

Take advantage of these exercise classes: January 2 - April 2, 2022

• Sit and Fit: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• BEST: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Chair Zumba: Thursdays

Stay in the Know

Follow Canton Club 55+ on Facebook to keep up-to-date with new programs, events, and activities. Just search www.facebook.com/cantonclub55 to learn about special notices, program offerings, and special events.

CANDID Conversations with Canton Club 55+

This month we are pleased to feature Nancy Anderson! Nancy was born in Hamtramck and raised in Detroit and has led an interesting (if not challenging) life. She graduated from high school early and began college at U of D Mercy. Unfortunately, financial hardship and a brief illness during her sophomore year forced her to complete her studies part-time in the evening until graduation. Nancy majored in English Literature and Composition and later earned a Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts, as well as a State of Michigan teaching certificate.

Nancy's teaching career spanned 40+ years, during which she taught both full-time and part-time, Pre-school through 8th grade. She has also substituted in the Plymouth-Canton school district.

Nancy has three daughters: Lynn Marie, Laura and Karen. After her retirement, Nancy became very active in Club 55+. Some of the activities include fitness classes, playing pinochle, participating with the Red Hats and she is currently the secretary of the Pioneers Social Group. She recently became a member of the Senior Advisory Council that meets bi-monthly, where she represents her fellow seniors and helps promote our center. She considers the Summit on the Park to be her second home.

Some Fun Facts:  

• Nancy loves traveling with her husband Michael, playing piano and attending live musical theatre.
• She loves classical music and her all-time favorite entertainer is Elvis Presley.
• Nancy is very active in her church, St. Thomas A’ Beckett in Canton. Nancy taught religious formation classes and has served as a Eucharist minister at the church.
• as a volunteer usher at the Canton Village Theater for 12 years!
• Nancy lives by the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.”

Striders Walking Club

Are you looking to take your walking indoors this winter? Then Canton’s Striders Indoor Walking Club is the perfect place for you! Stop by the Club 55+ front desk next month and become a member to gain access to the Summit on the Park indoor track. The Striders Card's one-time annual fee is just $6 for residents and $9 for non-residents. Fees per track session are just $1 for residents or $3 for non-residents. Summit members can sign up and walk for free! Please note: All walkers must check-in at the Summit on the Park front desk.  For more information, please contact Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485.

BINGO with Canton Club 55+

Thursday, January 27
2:30 p.m., Chestnut
Join us for our monthly BINGO Program. Fee includes 8-10 games of BINGO (1 card each). Participants are encouraged to bring their own markers (BINGO dabbers, etc). Players can only win a prize twice. Register by January 20. 
Fee: $5M / $7R / $9NR
Activity Code: CB2500 (limited space available)

Get Dancin' at the Summit on the Park

Registration begins January 3 online or in person at the Summit on the Park.

Ballroom Dancing

Mondays, January 31 - March 21
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of American Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba and more.
Fee: $77M / $86R / $102NR Couple
$50M / $55R / $72NR/Single
Activity Code: CL1524

Country Line Dancing

Wednesdays, February 2 - March 9
7:00-7:55 p.m.
Learn line dances including: Cowboy Hustle, Watermelon Crawl, Country Cha-Cha and more.
Fee: $35M / $39R / $51NR
Activity Code: CL1539

Latin Line Dancing
Wednesdays, February 2 - March 9
8:05-9:00 p.m.
Learn and practice Line Dances with a Latin flair!
Fee: $35M / $39R / $51NR
Activity Code: CL1543

Canton Club 55+ Giving Tree and Civitan Fruit Cake Sale Update:

Thank you for your continuous support of Canton Club 55+'s  two Holiday projects! Your assistance kept children in our community warm this winter and helped support the Civitans, whose mission is to provide networking, fellowship, community involvement, personal development and community service, focusing on people with developmental disabilities. We are grateful for all this commendable work! More than 100 new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves were collected for Elementary children in the Canton area. In addition, Club 55+ has sold over 29 fruit cakes for the Civitans.

Sports

Pickleball Clinic
January 24, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Summit on the Park Gymnasium
Participants will be introduced to the rules, strategy, serves, returns and volleys of this popular game that is sweeping the nation.  
Fee: $8M /$8R / $10NR 
Sign up today at www.cantonfun.org, or call the Canton Sports Center at 734/483-5600.

Indoor Pickleball (Drop-In)
Offered now through May at the Summit on the Park. Please register at the Club 55+ front desk and sign a medical waiver prior to your first time playing. Paddles are also available to borrow at the Canton Club 55+ desk.

Mon - Beginners: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tue/Thu - Advance: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Tue/Thu - Int/Novice: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wed/Fri - All levels: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $0M / $3R / $5NR per day

Mark Your Calendars
Program Cancellations/Changes:

• January 17: Pickleball Cancelled
• January 21: Billiard tables unavailable from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to be leveled and resurfaced
• January 24: Pickleball will be held from 1-2 p.m. due to the special clinic (details above)
• January 26-28: Pickleball Cancelled

FREE Workshops & Presentations

Caregiver Support Workshops
Thursday, January 13
2:00-3:00 p.m., Arts I Room
Even though each caregiver has a different story, most caregivers share a core struggle.  How can you reach out to alleviate the suffering of others and continue to give with an open heart? How do you avoid the immobilizing despair community relief workers call compassion fatigue? In this group we will explore how to: Be who you are; Know what you know; and Do what you need to do. We are also open to the topics you, as caregivers, would like to discuss. These workshops will  be held on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB3100

Long Term Care Presentation
Thursday, January 20
1:00-2:00 p.m., Parkview Room
Join us for this free presentation followed by an opportunity for questions from the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (Mltcop). This program strives to improve the quality of care and quality of life experienced by residents who reside in licensed long-term care facilities. This Ombudsman advocates for residents in long term care facilities, guided by the wishes of the resident.  All services are provided under strict confidence.  The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is funded by federal and state government.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB4200

Scams and Keeping You Safe
Thursday, February 3
1:00-2:00 p.m., Parkview Room
Scams are on the rise! Officer Patty Esselink will be presenting on the newest scams and how to keep yourself safe! 
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2401

Featured Trips

Canton Club 55+ offers access to a variety of trips throughout the year with local travel agencies.

Celtic Thunder: March 22 (moved from December date)
Fee: $102-137 (based on seating)
Register online beginning January 3.

Preparations are underway to develop several exciting opportunities for great travel experiences in 2022. Keep watching this section of Prime Times for upcoming highlights.