Active Day of Marion

04/09/2026

⛳️🏌️‍♂️The 2026 Masters Tournament is currently taking place at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. To mirror the excitement, we set up a putting green of our own, challenging participants to achieve a hole in one, Margo, Zach & Bobby did just that.

If you would like to view the excitement: Free Live Streaming at Masters.com
📅Dates: April 9–12, 2026
🗺Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia.
🏆Defending Champion: Rory McIlroy, who won the 2025 Masters in a playoff to finally complete his career Grand Slam!

04/09/2026

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04/09/2026

✨️Today, we honored the tradition of finding a penny and picking it up, but we elevated the experience by commencing our morning exercises with a relevant song, followed by a competitive activity where participants sought to place their pennies closest to the wall, the competition doesnt stop there we came in hot with a round of penny pitching, scoring points by landing pennies within designated circles with the aspiration that fortune would smile upon them 😀

04/07/2026

April 7 marks International Beaver Day, a time to celebrate these "ecosystem engineers" who create vital wetlands for other species.
We're going to tune into the National Geographic channel while working our A-mazing puzzle and learn about how beavers evolved from giant, bear-sized ancestors into the specialized builders we see today.

Some 🔑 Facts we know ⬇️
​Iron-Clad Teeth: Their orange enamel contains iron, making teeth strong enough to fell trees without shattering.
​Dual-Purpose Tail: Evolved as a rudder for swimming, a fat-storage site for winter, and a warning signal to slap against water.
​Transparent Eyelids: They possess nictitating membranes, acting like natural goggles for underwater construction.
​Convergent Evolution: Like otters, they developed dense, waterproof fur and webbed feet to master the semi-aquatic niche.

04/06/2026

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, annually celebrated on April 6th.
This day highlights how physical activity can foster social change, inclusion, and global harmony.
​For senior citizens, staying active through sports and movement offers vital benefits:
​Body: It strengthens heart health, improves balance to prevent falls, and maintains the mobility needed for independent living.
​Mind: Exercise releases endorphins that reduce anxiety and depression while helping to keep the brain sharp and lowering the risk of dementia.
​Social: Group activities provide essential social connection, which is key to combating loneliness and boosting overall well-being 😊

04/05/2026

Wishing everyone a fantastic and delightful Easter ☺️

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

An Easter celebration was held, highlighted by the arrival of the Easter bunny 🐰. Notably, the bunny consumed a substantial quantity of carrots compared to the previous year. Various enjoyable activities took place, including Bunny Bowling, Bunny Box, Egg Relays, and a stacking competition. Corey was congratulated as the lucky egg winner and received the cutest fluffy bunny. Additionally, Kenny was honored for achieving a significant safety milestone with our transportation company. We commend his dedication to ensuring the well-being of our members. We extend our best wishes for a Happy Easter! 😊

04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

Some of the blue our members sported today to showcase our love, compassion, understanding and awareness for Autism.

04/02/2026

On April 2, Active Day wears blue in support of the Light It Up Blue campaign, a Autism Speaks program started to mark World Autism Awareness Day, aiming to spark meaningful conversations, promote understanding, and demonstrate solidarity with individuals with autism 💙