Boomers Stay Active With Outdoor Games
Many of us boomers had indoor jobs all those working years and couldn’t really spend too much time outdoors. Now that we are retiring, it is a nice benefit of retirement to get outside. Many boomers are getting outside with outdoor games which provide fresh air, vitamin D, exercise and socialization with your fellow players.
Games played on a schedule give you a reason to get out of the house and get going. For example, my wife Mary Ann and I play Bocee every Monday and Wednesday at Park Place Adult Center and we look forward to playing every time. Senior centers provide an opportunity to join some of the outdoor games right in your neighbor.
Active adult communities have all kinds of outdoor games for boomers. We just spent a few days at Sun City Carolina Lakes outside Charlotte NC and here are some of the most popular outdoors games being enjoyed there. All of the pictures below were taken by me at Sun City Carolina Lakes.
Boomers Enjoy Golf, which is one of the most popular outdoor games ever.
Pickle Ball is an extremely popular outdoor game enjoyed by active baby boomers. Quite a social activity as well as great exercise.
Tennis of course is enjoyed everywhere by boomers and remains one of the most popular outdoor games.
Bocce Ball is a great social game and can be played by anyone. This one is my favorite.
Softball is another very popular game with boomers when a playing field is available like in a recreational park or active adult community. This is a great team sport and boomers love to dress up in their uniforms, rallying their team mates, and tail gating.
There are many more outdoor games like horseshoes. volleyball, basketball, badminton, croquet, corn hole, ladder golf and others. These are many organized outdoor activities other than games for individuals like walking clubs, running, boating, fishing, swimming, bide riding and others.
Why Boomers Enjoy Outdoor Games?
Boomers are getting involved with these outdoor activities to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and meet new friends.
For more information about where to find outdoor games, visit Senior Center Directory, Active Adult Communities.
Find a beautiful Del Webb community like Sun City Carolina Lakes.
Originally posted 2014-08-09 11:33:04.
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Another great resource for all seniors. Keeping active is so important. Even if it’s just a few minutes a day, better then none at all. You touched on a previous article the importance of less stress to seniors, I also believe that is a vital key to a healthy life in the twilight stage. I always enjoy reading your articles and appreciate the effort the site offers to the older population. Blessings.
All seniors should know about this. The best thing to that can ever happen to your health. Good to know there are places for us elder folks to really get in touch with our younger sides.