Leisure Alphabet
Name 3 leisure activities that start with letter A
Attending plays
Attending concerts
Astrology
Art collecting
Define and give three examples of what a social leisure activities
Definition: activities done with other people
Examples: going out to eat, concerts, sports, book clubs, making music etc.
Name five different sports
Volleyball, basketball, baseball, bowling, tennis, football, dance, cheer
A place in the community you can rent books, CDs, and DVDs
What is The Library?
True or False, can engaging in physical leisure activities during the day help you sleep better at night?
True
Most popular leisure group in the CLC
Name 3 leisure activities that start with the letter G
Geocaching
Going to the gym
Golf
Define and give four example of Relaxation or Restorative Leisure
Activities where a person does something to feel calm or relaxed.
Examples: yoga, Tai-chi, meditation, journaling, listening to music, breathing techniques
Name 5 different board games
Life, Clue, monopoly, chess, risk, sorry, scrabble
Two places you can view animals
What is a zoo, farm, animal shelter, animal supply stores
Name a type of leisure that may boost a person's self esteem and ability to express themselves
What is creative arts leisure
Leisure group that requires cards and markers; promotes cognitive stimulation; often themed (music, gratitude, exercise, sports, leisure)
Bingo
Name 3 leisure activities that start with the letter M
Making Cookies
Movie watching
Define and give five examples of physical leisure
Activities that require body movement
Examples: Running, sports, dance, exercising
Name a 3 sports that take place in water
Fishing, kayaking, water polo, swimming
Name five different ways you can find out about community leisure opportunities in your city?
the internet, ask a friend or family member, library, contact your school, community rec departments, newspaper, social media
How can leisure activities help an individual cope with depression or anxiety? What are three examples of activities that may have those benefits?
Healthy leisure activities can provide a sense of purpose, accumulate positive emotions, increase connection with others, use up extra energy that can present as anxiety.
What is journaling, walking, meditation, talking with a friend, yoga/stretching
Leisure group that is currently offered on Fridays at 11am (schedule changed); promotes creative expression; improved mood; and socialization with the use of a musical instrument
Drumming
Name 3 leisure activities that start with the letter O
Origami
Oil painting
Orienteering
Organizing
Define and give five examples of cognitive leisure
Cognitive leisure are activities that require a mental/ information processing response when engaging in the activity.
Examples: games, puzzles, cross words, sudoku, trivia, reading
Name 10 different card games
Go Fish, garbage, Spades, golf, kings corner, poker, black jack, solitaire, spoons, Egyptian Rat Slap, BS
This group/organization is responsible for maintaining a city's fields and parks
Parks and recreation services/ department
Name 10 potential benefits of healthy leisure activities (physical, emotional, social, cognitive benefits)
What is happiness, accomplishment, self-worth, belonging, adventure, pride, excitement, satisfaction, increased flexibility or strength, improved sleep, connection with others, improved communication skills, self expression, improved memory
Leisure group created similar to a popular games show that is played weekly sometimes it promotes reminiscence; sometimes leisure education; but always includes healthy competition.
Trivia: Jeopardy
Name 5 leisure activities that start with the letter P
Pen Pals
Poetry
Pottery
Powerlifting
Poker
Paragliding
Define and give five examples of creative arts leisure
Creative arts refers to a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression such as music, art, movement, cooking, and drama. Creative arts is utilized to improve and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well being.
Examples: photography, painting, scrap booking, comedy, plays or theater, film making
Name 5 different cognitive activites
What is Crosswords, word search, sodoku, reading, word jumble.
10 places that a person may engage in self-guided leisure in the community
bookstore, shopping center, restaurants, sports arena, parks, dance studio, museums, gyms, pools, hiking trails,
How can games such as Word searches, cross word puzzles, brain games, sudoku, or card games be beneficial to an individuals well being?
These activities challenge your mental abilities, enhance your problem solving skills and improve memory
Incorrectly spelled with a K, this leisure group leaves the entire CLC smelling like a warm home with fresh baked goods
Kookie Korner