“Living Healthy in Nature,” a program from the combined expertise of the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education and Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, will feature monthly outings and healthy living tips for older adults. The program will meet the first Thursday of every month at varying locations.
“Connecting visitors to nature and promoting a healthy lifestyle is a natural fit for our state parks,” said Jay T. Schneider, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area assistant superintendent.
The interactive series discusses healthy living tips combined with spending time connecting with nature. Each month will feature a different topic and will end with an optional “bring your own lunch,” questions and social time. Participants should come dressed for the weather and prepared for moving outside and bring drinking water and an optional sack lunch.
“The physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors in nature are important for people of all ages,” said Brandi Schneider, director of Aging Services and Administration at the Schmieding Center. “With this program, we want to give older adults a fun way to enhance their health and well-being by connecting them to the outdoor resources in our area.”
This meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Van Winkle trailhead of Hobbs State Park, Rogers. The session will focus on brain health and participants will take a fall foliage hike. The program is free, and no reservations are needed.
For more information, contact Jay Schneider at [email protected] or call 479-789-5000.
