Spring is a great time to focus on improving your health and wellbeing. As the weather gets warmer, we can start to take advantage of opportunities to get outside and enjoy activities like hiking, biking, attending events, or simply taking a walk. These activities can help to improve cardiovascular health, boost mood, and reduce stress.
Visit a Park. Here are just a few of the many great parks and trails in and around Wright County worth a visit:
Head to a Farmer's Market. Spring is also a great time to incorporate fresh and local produce and other foods into your diet while supporting local farmers, artisans and producers:
The Buffalo Farmer's Market is held 8 AM to Noon Saturdays starting in May.
Maple Lake will be introducing a new "Makers and Growers" Market this summer, downtown from 10:30AM to 3:30 PM on May 21, June 11, July 16, August 13, September 17 and October 15.
Annandale's Farmer's Market can be found in the Annandale City Hall Square on Saturdays 8 AM to Noon, in 2023 from June 17 through September 30.
The 2023 Monticello Farmer's Market is held in the Monticello Library parking log from 3:30-7 PM on Thursdays from May 18 through September 2023.
The City of Otsego Farmer's Market is held Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00 PM in the Otsego Coborn's parking lot starting June 13.
There are many other Farmer's Market opportunities throughout the area and throughout the state. Check out Minnesotagrown.com for more info.
Start a fitness routine. Spring is a great time to head to the gym, take a yoga class, or access health and wellness classes on-demand from the privacy of your home or deck. Incorporating regular exercise into your routine can help to improve physical health, boost mood, and reduce stress. Medicare Advantage plans include free gym memberships and now is a great time to start using yours! Check out your plan's gym benefit today; contact us at Milestone Medicare if you need help knowing how to get started.
Enjoy a day at the ballpark. Nothing says "spring is here" like baseball. Getting out and having social experiences under the sun or under the lights can do wonders for our mental health and overall wellbeing. Check out these great opportunities to enjoy America's pastime:
The Minnesota Twins (senior discounts available: call 612-659-3400 to learn more.)
Local Town Ball Teams including the Buffalo Bulldogs, Dassel-Cokato Saints, Delano Athletics, Howard Lake Orphans, Maple Lake Lakers, Saint Michael Saints, Watertown Red Devils and more. (Find complete Minnesota town ball listings here.)
There is no better time of year to get motivated, get out, and start habits that support your physical and mental well-being, and no better place then Minnesota to find opportunities to do just that. And if you are interested in learning more about the health and wellness benefits your health care coverage provides, feel free to give Milestone Medicare a call at 763-878-5994 or email us: info@milestonemedicare.com.