Rogers to lead active seniors walk this week
SHERBURNE – Local environmental educators are leading a nature walk for active seniors Wednesday through a section of the Pharsalia State Forest.
The hike is part of the Rogers Environmental Educational Center’s “Active Senior Series.” Once a month educators organize outdoor activities for retired people seeking light exercise and an opportunity to get out of the house for a few hours.
“We were noticing in the past few years that we had retired folks coming to the center bringing their children and grandchildren, but that we really didn’t have anything that was targeted specifically to the active senior community,” said Rogers educator Chris DeCesare.
Events include hikes, canoe trips and nature walks. A new one is offered about once a month.
“It’s a lot of what we already do in the weekend programs,” DeCesare said. “We try to do a variety of activities, most outside. And since this is mainly for retired people, most of them can make it during the week.”
The Pharsalia walk will go from 9 a.m. to noon, and follow a stretch of the Finger Lakes Trail. Hikers will get a good look at the fall foliage, staff said.
“Everything is at a relaxed pace,” said DeCesare. “People enjoy it because they get to learn new things, get to meet new people and talk about the things they’re seeing in their own backyards. I think they enjoy the camaraderie, the social aspect of it.”
Walking and hiking are types of activities that are crucial to the physical and mental well-being of seniors, said Colin Milner, founder of the International Council on Active Aging.
“It’s not how old you are, it’s how active you are,” said Milner. “Nothing can improve wellness the way health and activity can.”
Exercise and activity increase their ability to fight cancer, improve balance and slow bone deterioration, said Milner. It can also sharpen cognitive abilities and brighten the spirits.
“Physical activity can impact cognitive abilities and is, with certain types of depression, as affective, if not more affective, than any drug,” said Milner. “Exercise makes people feel more positive about themselves.”
The Rogers series is free, and participants are asked to register beforehand. The group will meet at Rogers Center’s main parking lot on state Rt. 80 in Sherburne to caravan to the site. All are welcome to bring family and friends of any age, DeCesare said. For more information and to register, call 674-4017.
The hike is part of the Rogers Environmental Educational Center’s “Active Senior Series.” Once a month educators organize outdoor activities for retired people seeking light exercise and an opportunity to get out of the house for a few hours.
“We were noticing in the past few years that we had retired folks coming to the center bringing their children and grandchildren, but that we really didn’t have anything that was targeted specifically to the active senior community,” said Rogers educator Chris DeCesare.
Events include hikes, canoe trips and nature walks. A new one is offered about once a month.
“It’s a lot of what we already do in the weekend programs,” DeCesare said. “We try to do a variety of activities, most outside. And since this is mainly for retired people, most of them can make it during the week.”
The Pharsalia walk will go from 9 a.m. to noon, and follow a stretch of the Finger Lakes Trail. Hikers will get a good look at the fall foliage, staff said.
“Everything is at a relaxed pace,” said DeCesare. “People enjoy it because they get to learn new things, get to meet new people and talk about the things they’re seeing in their own backyards. I think they enjoy the camaraderie, the social aspect of it.”
Walking and hiking are types of activities that are crucial to the physical and mental well-being of seniors, said Colin Milner, founder of the International Council on Active Aging.
“It’s not how old you are, it’s how active you are,” said Milner. “Nothing can improve wellness the way health and activity can.”
Exercise and activity increase their ability to fight cancer, improve balance and slow bone deterioration, said Milner. It can also sharpen cognitive abilities and brighten the spirits.
“Physical activity can impact cognitive abilities and is, with certain types of depression, as affective, if not more affective, than any drug,” said Milner. “Exercise makes people feel more positive about themselves.”
The Rogers series is free, and participants are asked to register beforehand. The group will meet at Rogers Center’s main parking lot on state Rt. 80 in Sherburne to caravan to the site. All are welcome to bring family and friends of any age, DeCesare said. For more information and to register, call 674-4017.
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