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Welcome to The Club v3.3 Summer 2023

A Magazine for 55+ Like No Other! Welcome to The Club features timeless articles and anecdotes including many from the archives of Daytripping Magazine. It's online at www.welcometotheclub.ca and is also distributed free in Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario.

A Magazine for 55+ Like No Other!
Welcome to The Club features timeless articles and anecdotes including many from the archives of Daytripping Magazine. It's online at www.welcometotheclub.ca and is also distributed free in Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario.

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Let’s grow old <strong>to</strong>gether. You go first.<br />

<strong>Welcome</strong> <strong>to</strong> ...<br />

THE <strong>Club</strong><br />

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I recently shared a s<strong>to</strong>ry from when<br />

I was a physiotherapist in my 20’s. I<br />

recalled being inspired by two of my<br />

patients who were in their 80’s.<br />

At the time, I was treating clients in an<br />

outpatient physiotherapy department<br />

at a local hospital and, while I do not<br />

remember my clients’<br />

names, I do remember<br />

one client in her 80’s had a<br />

back injury and the other,<br />

also in her 80’s, a shoulder<br />

injury. Yes, it was great<br />

that they were actively<br />

seeking physiotherapy<br />

for their injuries but what<br />

was more impactful <strong>to</strong><br />

me at the time, was their<br />

committed desire <strong>to</strong> get<br />

better. I still remember<br />

them pleading with me, “I<br />

have <strong>to</strong> get better, I miss<br />

golfing with my friends.” <strong>The</strong> other<br />

said, “I’m still walking the course with<br />

my friends, but I want <strong>to</strong> golf <strong>to</strong>o.”<br />

What commitment.<br />

I absolutely loved this!<br />

Not only did they both demonstrate<br />

the physical benefits of golf, but it was<br />

evident there were social benefits <strong>to</strong>o.<br />

This was a huge eye opener for me,<br />

that golf was a sport that I <strong>to</strong>o could do<br />

well in my later years. At the time, I had<br />

not taken up the sport but I remember<br />

thinking... I’m not likely <strong>to</strong> be playing<br />

volleyball or basketball in my 80’s, so<br />

maybe I should try golf.<br />

And so, it was those two ladies in<br />

their 80’s who inspired my younger<br />

twenty-something self <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong><br />

stay active and start on my own golf<br />

journey. One is never <strong>to</strong>o old <strong>to</strong> provide<br />

inspiration <strong>to</strong> others!<br />

Although I do not play as much as I’d<br />

like, I am grateful I started golf and I do<br />

Pho<strong>to</strong> credit: Ontario’s Southwest<br />

hope <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> play well in<strong>to</strong> my<br />

later years. Golf is clearly a sport that<br />

can be played at any age, and it’s never<br />

<strong>to</strong>o late <strong>to</strong> start. I love that it provides<br />

physical activity in nature, mental<br />

stimulation, and opportunities for much<br />

needed social interaction.<br />

Also, remember that seeking<br />

physiotherapy at any age demonstrates<br />

a proactive approach <strong>to</strong> maintaining<br />

mobility, strength, and overall wellbeing.<br />

And, engaging in any physical<br />

activity and physiotherapy at any stage<br />

of life can be highly beneficial.<br />

Move. Feel. Live.<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2023</strong> “I’ll have what she’s having.” -When Harry Met Sally, 1989<br />

P A G E 37

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