Luxury senior community Wellington Bay and Lisbet Memory Care buzzed with energy and enthusiasm on Wednesday, April 2, as residents embraced the spirit of competition and camaraderie at the Wisdom Warrior Challenge. This uplifting event, held at the Wellington Bay campus (2590 Wellington Bay Drive), celebrated the vitality and dedication of seniors through friendly, age-inclusive track races.
Participants, ranging in ability and utilizing various mobility aids such as canes, walkers and motorized wheelchairs, enthusiastically took to the track. Distances ranged from a spirited 50 meters to an inspiring one-mile trek.
The Wisdom Warrior Challenge was designed with inclusivity at its core, offering specific divisions to ensure that everyone could participate and experience the joy of movement. The morning commenced with participants gathering at 8:30 a.m. for stretching and preparation.
All participants were celebrated with swag bags, exciting prizes and a valuable 90-day fitness program designed to encourage continued health and wellness journeys. The sidelines were filled with the encouraging cheers of children, families and friends.
Among the residents participating were Bob Goldberg, who will celebrate his milestone 100th birthday this summer and recently commemorated his 73rd wedding anniversary, and June Isaacson, a respected former local elementary school teacher. Their participation exemplified the active and engaged lifestyle embraced at Wellington Bay.
The success of the Wisdom Warrior Challenge is a testament to the dedication of its sponsors and the vision of its founder, Linda Borgmeyer, an occupational therapist with a master’s degree in kinesiology specializing in geriatric exercise science and the owner of Novoleo Therapy and Fitness.
“The Wisdom Warrior Challenge is an incredible event that empowers seniors from 50 to 110 years young to experience the joy of movement and celebrate their capabilities,” Borgmeyer said. “Our primary goal is to encourage everyone to embrace an active lifestyle for enhanced health and well-being.”
The event was made possible through the support of sponsors, including Healthcare Solutions, Fox Rehab, Liberty Rehab, AARP Florida, Dignity Memorial, Always Best Insurance, Visiting Angels, Trustbridge, Novoleo Therapy and Fitness, Home Suite Home, Social Savvy Seniors, the Partnership for Aging, Roaming Medical and Shoreline Insurance.
“We were absolutely thrilled to host the Wisdom Warrior Challenge at Wellington Bay,” Campus Director Jay Mikosch said. “Their enthusiasm and commitment to an active lifestyle are truly inspiring and serve as a powerful reminder that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing well-being.”
To learn more about the Wisdom Warrior Challenge, visit www.wisdomwarriorchallenge.org.
For additional information about Wellington Bay, visit www.wellingtonbayfl.com.
