VVJan22

Make Your Dream a Plan
By: Liz Palmer / NSG
What’s that saying…”New Year, New You?”
Lots of us have very similar resolutions:
Lose weight, become more active, maybe make
new friends or get involved in our communities.
The Nevada Senior Games is an organization that can help with
these goals! How?
Our annual members meeting is coming up in January. We will elect
new Board members and officers, discuss our results from last year, and
present plans for this upcoming season in September and October of
2022.
Would you like a few “sneak peaks?” We have several candidates for
new Board members and will be selecting a new Games Director from
previous applicants.
We will discuss adding a new sport to our roster of 2021 competitions
– wonder what it is? We’ll also talk about upcoming administrative
changes that will help with greater communication and information
exchange among our sports coordinator staff.
How does this affect you? It means that we’re planning for an
even better 2022 season this Fall to be enjoyed by seniors like you!
We’re already selecting our venues and working on the schedule of
competitions.
This is a great time for you to decide
which of the competitions you’ll enter.
Will it be our golf tournament or
our pickleball competition? Maybe
swimming or cycling is your sport.
Whatever sports gets you going,
chances are we offer it. We have over
20 individual and team sports for athletes ages 50 and better. And
by setting a concrete goal of participation, you’ve given your fitnessrelated
resolutions a boost.
Just thinking about it and wishing for it makes something a dream,
but committing to it and following measurable steps and a path of
progress turns a dream into a PLAN.
So don’t just dream about losing some weight or getting into better
shape; make your dream a plan. Use our competitions as your end
goal toward achieving your 2022 resolutions.
Check out our website at www.nevadaseniorgames.com for past
games and results, and keep checking for updates regarding our 2022
competitions.
Liz Palmer is the Executive Director of the Nevada Senior Games.
For more information on how you can participate, contact Liz at:
702/242-1590 or by email: Nevadaseniorgames@outlook.com.
By: Pat Landaker / Positive Aging
There are many reasons for downsizing and
many ways to do it. You
may choose to downsize and
move or downsize and stay put.
No matter which you choose, you’re going to miss
your home and all the memories it holds. Bottom
line: You can’t keep it all and decisions must be made!
Some of the WHYs for downsizing are:
1. Too much unused space
2. Desire to save money
3. Too much upkeep or costs
4. Too much stuff for your current lifestyle
Downsizing must be well-planned. Lists should include:
1. Pros & Cons: Why you should downsize and stay or why you should
downsize and move?
2.What you need to keep: Furniture, appliances and other required
things.
3.What you’re going to keep: Items you’re certain you want to keep
for whatever reasons.
4. What you’d like to keep - Items you have to decide whether or not
still fit into your lifestyle.
Some suggestions and tips for ways to distribute, contribute or
dispense of items:
Host a family giveaway party and give your family the things
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they’ve been begging you for over the years. Give it to them now so you
can see them enjoy it.
It’s also a great opportunity to discuss your downsizing plans and/
or move. You can also share other important family
information while everyone’s gathered.
Have a garage sale. It’s the perfect way to
downsize and make money at the same time. It’s also
a great way to catch up with your neighbors and let
them know you’re moving.
Donate. It’s a great option for helping community
organizations. Your donated items can be used as a tax deduction.
Consult your lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor
about what paperwork or records you should keep. Make sure to secure
all those items so they don’t get misplaced in your move.
Rent a storage room for your extra items, but do you really need
one? Remember, you’re downsizing, not adding new expenses and
obligations.
No matter which decisions you make downsizing is a great way to
begin the next chapter of your positive aging adventure! This one’s for
you, Richard!
Pat Landaker is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and a Senior
Lifestyle Consultant. She is owner of the Living La Vida Senior
brand, serves on the City of Henderson’s Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission and teaches Positive Aging at UNLV/OLLI. Contact her
at positiveaging54@gmail.com.