By Jane Jones
At Carleton Manor, we’re not waiting for the New Year to kickstart our exercise and activity goals. We’re taking a proactive approach to our health and well-being.
Our Neighbours have diverse interests and needs, and staff are on top of delivering spiritual, cognitive, and fun events for all. Mirna Rodriguez, Activity Coordinator, has noticed a new trend lately —our Neighbours have been channelling their inner Olivia Newton-John and are super focused on getting physical!
In addition to using the Carleton Manor bus for going to and from events, drives, and shopping excursions, our Neighbours can now hop on the bus and go to the AYR Motor Centre walking track to enhance their already busy physical fitness schedules.
Visits to the walking track are a fabulous addition to the activity requests. Last year, our Neighbours asked for and received a designated gym space to do their exercises and hold exercise classes.
Mike and Weldon happily demonstrate…great job, guys! (Jane Jones photo)
Earlier this year, our neighbours shared that they’d like to spend more time on exercise bikes and going for walks.
Our staff, along with our Neighbours, hashed out some ideas and the volunteer-oriented SAVER (Seniors And Volunteers Enhancing Rehabilitation) project was born.
And now, a third activity helps keep our Neighbors fit and fabulous—tackling the walking track and racking up those steps!
If you’d like to volunteer for our SAVERS project or volunteer in general, contact Mirna at activity1@carletonmanor.ca or 506-325-4390.
Neighbours Jane and Lois. (Jane Jones photo)
(Jane Jones photo)
