Spring Senior Newsletter
Spring is near!
The 212 Silver Circle
Sent bi-monthly, this is THE spot to learn about all things senior life at 212 Fitness. Expect events, healthy living tips, highlights and more!
Hello Everyone, Spring is finally on its way! 🌸As the days grow longer and brighter, March and April bring plenty of reasons to smile, celebrate, and stay connected. We hope this season brings you fresh air, good health, and lots of little joys.
Living with Vitality 🌞
Vitality is the state of being strong, active and energetic, representing a person's capacity to live, grow and develop. Vitality is a perfect fitness vibe- positive, strong and energizing without being intimidating.
There are some class name changes coming to the March schedule.
Golden Fitness -->Vitality Boost
Senior Strength, Senior Strength and Balance --> Vitality & Strength
Golden Motion --> Vitality Cycle
Same class formats - new names. Please check the March schedule and let us know if you have questions.
🍀March Highlights
March 8 – International Women’s Day A day to celebrate the strength, wisdom, and achievements of women everywhere—especially the wonderful women in our community.
March 9 – Daylight Saving Time Begins⏰ Don’t forget to spring forward and set your clocks ahead one hour.
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day ☘️May your day be filled with good luck, laughter, and maybe something green!
March 20 – First Day of Spring Warmer weather, blooming flowers, and new beginnings are just around the corner.
April Highlights 🌼
April 1 – April Fools’ Day A day for smiles, laughter, and good-natured fun.
April 11 – National Pet Day 🐾 A perfect day to celebrate the furry (or feathered!) friends who bring us comfort and joy.
April 20 – Easter Sunday 🐣 Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with hope and renewal.
April 22 – Earth Day 🌎 A reminder to appreciate nature and take care of our beautiful planet.
Spring -This or That-
⛅Weather: Rainy days or Sunny days?
🌳Activity: Picnic in the park or Hiking trail?
🚴Outdoor: Riding bikes or Flying a kite?
🥕Nature: Planting flowers or Growing vegetables?
🍓Treat: Strawberry shortcake or Fresh lemonade?
🐠Spring Break: Beach trip or Mountain cabin?
🦋Wildlife: Chasing butterflies or Bird watching?
💦Fun: Jumping in puddles or Dancing in the rain?
🐣Inside: Painting eggs or Baking cookies?
😎Fashion: Sunglasses or Rain boots
🥗Recipe Corner
White Bean and Tuna Salad
PREP TIME 15 mins | SERVINGS 4 servings
Ingredients
• 1 cup chopped red onions or shallots
• The zest and juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes (can sub a tablespoon or two of cider vinegar)
• 2 (5 to 6 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini or Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup (loosely packed) chopped parsley or arugula, or 2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint
• A few splashes Tabasco sauce, or 1 minced Serrano chili or 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Salt and more extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Sprinkle the lemon while you prepare the other ingredients. This will take some of the oniony edge off.
Combine the ingredients in a bowl: Drain the oil from the tuna and put the tuna into a large bowl. Add the beans to the tuna and gently stir to combine. Add the onions, herbs, black pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix to combine. Add Tabasco or chili to taste.
If the salad needs more acid, add a little more lemon juice. If the salad seems a little dry, add a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Add salt to taste.
Chill before serving:This salad will last several days in the fridge, tightly covered.
Save The Date
Join us in the lobby Wednesday, March 4th 9:00 for the Senior Social. Marissa will chat with us about nutrition as we age and answer questions
Friday, March 13th @12:00 Main Studio Pop-up Line dance
Thursday, April 16th @11:20 meet in the lobby to take a short walk outside - weather permitting. Coffee and snacks
Check out the senior group fitness schedule below for your next great workout!
Friendly Spring Reminders
🌲Enjoy the warmer days with short walks or time outdoors. What outdoor activities are you getting excited about?
🥤Stay hydrated as temperatures rise ( always a good idea to hydrate )
🤳Reach out to friends or neighbors—connection matters.
✅Don’t forget to schedule spring checkups if needed
“Spring is proof that change can be beautiful.”
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. We look forward to sharing many more moments together this spring!
- Lori
Senior Coordinator