I’ve really enjoyed taking classes this year–both adult learn to swim, and CanSkate’s learn to skate for adults were highlights of my week. I started with swimming, on Monday evenings, and when that ended, signed up for skating, Tuesdays at 7 pm. Sarah joined me for the skating but not the swimming.
There’s something about learning a new skill and getting better at a thing that puts a smile on my face. Both classes were challenging in a really good way. See my post on expandibg one’s horizons and learning new things.
I like that I had to focus really hard on learning and practising something new. The workout aspect of both activities kind of snuck in. I was too busy concentrating to think about how hard I was working. But in both cases I was definitely working hard. There were a lot of new muscles put to good use in skating.
Yes, with age you can keep doing the same thing and lament slowing down, or you can have fun taking up something new. I’ve opted for the latter!
See You’re Never Too Old! Sam and Sarah Take a Learn-to-Skate Lesson and Chicken, Moose, Butterfly…Sam is back in the pool.
But lessons are over for the year. Now what? I’m worried about losing the skills I’ve just acquired. Also, summer is all about biking, paddling, camping, and sailing. There’s not much time for weeknight activities. Don’t even talk to me about weekends!
What about lunch hour?
Hmmm. The university has a rink that’s open during the summer, and I had hopes that they had some open rec skating. I don’t want to lose the progress I’ve made this year. Ditto the pool and swimming.
But bad news, nowhere in Guelph has summer rec skating, it turns out. Not even the university and we have ice through the summer. BAH! If you have any suggestions, let me know.
The good news is that pool is open for lane swimming. For staff, it’s $25 a month for pool and rec facilities access, and $40 a month for all that plus the fitness studios, weight room, and classes. I think this might be the summer of lunch hour swimming and workdays with wet hair.
