Snowbird Health & Wellness

Tips & resources to help you stay fit and healthy at home, while snowbirding, and on the road.

Beyond Green Beer: Tasty Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day
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Beyond Green Beer: Tasty Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year by those who are Irish and by plenty of people who aren’t too! Along with leprechauns, shamrocks, and gold coins, March 17th is the holiday that’s also known for green beer, and that delicious once-a-year meal – corned beef and cabbage. Ireland has long been associated with drinking,…

Food and Drink Treat Ideas for Valentine’s Day
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Food and Drink Treat Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of the highlights of February. And whether you have a “special someone” in your life or not, you can celebrate with people you care about! “Galentine’s Day” or “Palentine’s Day” are popular spin offs of the traditional holiday and are celebrated in February too. You can also flip the focus of…

Enriching Ways to Volunteer When Snowbirding
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Enriching Ways to Volunteer When Snowbirding

While enjoying warmer weather and recreational activities are a plus, many snowbirds seek to give back to their adopted communities during their snowbird season. Volunteerism among winter visitors continues to rise, making this group an asset to many non-profit organizations. Many American and Canadian Snowbirds who enjoy putting their skills to work and donating their…

9 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts
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9 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings family and friends together to make memories and celebrate the season. Parades, football games, hunting, and even “turkey trots” are annual Thanksgiving day activities people enjoy. Still, the main event of the day is spending time with loved ones and enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner.  You may…

Beyond Bingo: Great Games to Play with Friends
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Beyond Bingo: Great Games to Play with Friends

Every year, more and more people are finding newfound freedom as snowbirds. Retirees who migrate to warmer climates during the winter are the original snowbirds, but with the recent rise in remote working opportunities, people of all ages are adopting the lifestyle. A big motivation for heading south for the winter is the sunnier, warmer…

Pickleball: What it is and Why You Should Play?
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Pickleball: What it is and Why You Should Play?

You know how important it is to stay active as you age. One game you might be interested in learning about is Pickleball. You’ve heard it’s a sport everyone can play and that it’s a lot of fun. But maybe you’ve never played badminton, tennis, or racquetball. You weren’t even that good at ping-pong. Can…