Types of Leisure
Define "social leisure" and give an example of social leisure activities
Definition: activities done with other people
Examples: going out to eat, concerts, sports, book clubs, making music etc.
What word puzzle rearranges the letters of a word or phrase to form a new word or phrase?
Anagram
The king of France, Louis XIII, loved anagrams so much that he appointed a royal anagrammatist whose only job was to create difficult anagrams for the king to solve
Add this part of the egg to cornstarch to make a mask to tighten facial pores.
whites
Whisking one egg white with some cornstarch forms the paste people use for this cosmetic trick.
This free daily activity is one of the best forms of 30-minute exercise.
walking
Physical activity does not necessarily mean working out. Walking is easy and effective for improving heart health, lowering blood sugar, and improving well-being.
“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…”
Star Wars
In spite of its later success, creator George Lucas was so sure the 1977 film would flop that he went on vacation in Hawaii in lieu of attending the film’s premiere.
This circular playground favorite was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in 1999, though its Hawaiian inspiration is much older.
Hula-Hoop
The toy’s creators were inspired by bamboo hoops used in Australia and by the Hawaiian hula dance.
March 1 begins this meteorological season
spring
Meteorological seasons are based on temperature rather than the position of the sun. The vernal equinox is when we celebrate the beginning of astronomical spring, which occurs on or around March 20.
Define "Relaxation or Restorative Leisure" and give an 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
What is the matching card game where the objective is to form sets or runs of cards and be the first to get rid of all your cards?
Rummy
Rummy is a card game with more than 60 variations. Rising in popularity even today, an online rummy platform recently broke the world record for hosting the largest online rummy tournament to date with a staggering 215,000 players in March of 2023
You can substitute this guacamole ingredient for butter in recipes.
Avocado
The avocado should be ripe and creamy. To speed up the ripening process, place it near an apple.
Adding this class keeps you moving to the beat and allows you to mingle with people
dance
Many community centers offer ballroom dance classes and additional classes
Sylvester Stallone starred in a movie with this tagline: “His whole life was a million-to-one shot.”
Rocky
Rocky was the highest-grossing film in 1976, and it is considered Stallone’s breakout role.
These colorful items, long used by the military, became part of gym glass curriculum in the 1980s and are a playground favourite for games
parachutes
Sebastien Lenormand is generally credited with invention of the parachute in 1783, but Da Vinci had sketched the concept centuries earlier
In the 1970s, McDonald’s introduced this jolly menu item that is still going strong today
Happy Meal
The original packaging resembled a cereal box with games, comics, and jokes on it
Define "physical leisure" and give an examples of physical leisure
Activities that require body movement
Examples: Running, sports, dance, exercising
The Game of Life was the first creation of what toymaker?
Milton Bradley
In the game, players travel the board in a small, plastic car as they make decisions about early adulthood, college, marriage, and retirement. However, it wasn’t until 1960 (the game’s 100th anniversary) that the plastic automobile, a spinner, and starting cash were introduced.
DIY toothpaste contains this white, powdery substance used in baking and as a cleaning agent.?
baking soda
You can flavor it with essential oils such as peppermint or clove and add liquid stevia for sweetness
This summertime (or indoors in the winter), low-impact exercise places no pressure on the spine, knees, or hips.
swimming
Some of its benefits include increased stability, flexibility, and range of motion.
“See it before you go swimming.
Jaws
Other taglines for the film included, “You’ll never go in the water again!”
this playground toy was popular for games like double Dutch.
Jump rope (skipping rope)
For a little more than $20, you can achieve the same results using these stretchy products for strength training as you would with expensive exercise machines.
resistance bands
Resistance exercises build strength in the upper and lower body.
Define "cognitive leisure" and give an 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
What trick-taking game is played with a standard deck of cards and involves two teams of two players each, who communicate through bidding to win tricks and score points?
Bridge
The world championships of bridge began in 1950
This citrus fruit will make light work of cleaning a microwave by softening dried food and grease.
lemon
Add lemon slices to a bowl of water and microwave on high until the water boils. Leave the lemon water in the microwave until the steam is gone. Then clean as you normally would.
Before your primary exercise, performing this type of exercise prepares you for the main event
warm-up
After exercise, perform cool-down routines. Both are low-impact exercises with smooth movements.
Some pet care advice from this film: “Don’t get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight.”
Gremlins
Gremlins was released on the same day in 1984 as another iconic ’80s film, Ghostbusters.
These dolls were “grown” in a garden patch and came with a birth certificate.
Cabbage Patch Kids
These cute baby dolls came with a complex backstory to explain their origins.
One in two million lobsters is this color.
blue
In fact, they’re bright blue. But that’s not the rarest lobster. The orange lobster is a one-in-30-million find.
Define "creative arts leisure" and give an example 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
What board game depicts a political map of the world divided into 42 territories, grouped into six continents, where players attempt to capture the other players’ territories?
Risk
It is said that Jimi Hendrix was an enormous fan of Risk. With his military background, several of his close friends reported that he was unbeatable at the game
Freshen your breath after eating garlic by chewing on one of these two fresh herbs.
mint or parsley
Green tea and cinnamon tea also work to remove the garlic smell.
In 1975, Tennis magazine published an article about this “newest racquet sport,” which shares its name with a deli snack
pickleball
The sport was invented by Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell, who were seeking to create a family game
"Who you gonna call?"
Ghostbusters
Versions of this traffic light–inspired game include statues, fairy footsteps, and grandmother’s footsteps.
What is red light, green light
In 2022, the largest game of red light, green light was played between 1,415 people at the University of California, Irvine.
In 1979, Sony released this device for playing cassette tapes.
Walkman
At last, we had a personal and portable device for playing favorite tunes.