The Prez Sez . . .

“Celebrate May, Older Americans’ Month!”
by
Margaret Cox
President of the Board of Directors
Sequim Senior Activity Center

Wow!  Isn’t that great?  We have a whole month devoted to us . . . we who have managed to become ‘seniors,’ whatever THAT means!  

However, before we think we are ‘extra special’, I feel you should know we DO have to share the month with:  Date Your Mate Month, National Barbecue, National Bike, National Blood Pressure, National Hamburger, National Photograph, National Recommitment, and National Salad Month!

Actually, I was beginning to look all of May’s National Months as being somewhat humorous; but, as I was copying and pasting them to this article, they started tying themselves together into the fabric of Older Americans’ Month.

Date Your Mate and National Recommitment Month.  With spring, hopefully, fully upon us, take the time to connect with your spouse or significant other with a walk in the great outdoors, pursue an activity you enjoy together, or enjoy a meal in a fine restaurant.  Recommit yourselves to each other, remembering what brought you together in the first place.

National Blood Pressure Month is a reminder to all to monitor your blood pressure, to change diet, exercise, or medications to keep it in the ‘safe’ zone, reducing your risk of heart disease or stroke.

National Bike and Photograph Month reminds us to exercise our bodies and our brains.  Even though it may not be a 10 speed bike, but just the idea of getting our legs moving!   Photographs are such precious records of our past and present lives to pass on to future generations.  Take time to create mini-albums—or, for the computer literate of us, CD’s—of meaningful events.  Photography, itself, is a wonderful hobby and pastime, creating enduring memories.

And, then, there is FOOD!  National Barbecue, Hamburger and Salad Month . . . almost everyone loves the camaraderie of a barbecue . . . the sound and smells of sizzling burgers on the grill.  And, what better way to enjoy grilled food than with a chilled, crisp salad?

Enjoy ALL the months embedded into this one wonderful month of May!

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