Retirement does not have to be boring. Learn about several fun activities for seniors that can be enjoyed on a daily or weekly basis. Experience some different ways to spend your time with friends and family, or other groups, that many seniors will love to do.
One nice benefit is that the retired person, or senior citizen, does not have to have a lot of money to enjoy many different hobbies and an active lifestyle.
List of Fun Activities for Seniors
There are many different hobbies and other things for the senior or retired person to do. What you decide to do will likely depend upon your energy level and desire.
However, many people in retirement, who stay active, will say that is the best thing for them.
Staying active and developing a lifestyle that promotes relationships and interelationships is good for a healthy life.
Participating in small groups can help retired persons to maintain a good outlook on life as well as maintaining a sense of self worth and importance.
Staying active, exercising, playing games, mingling with friends and enjoying nature is good for the soul.
• Auctions
• Scrapbooking
• Gardening
• Birdwatching
• Join a book club
• Keep a diary
• Join a dance club
• Join a bridge group
• Visit art galleries and museums
• Watch movies with grandchildren
• Participate in a singing club
• Have a hobby or two
• Photography
• Stamp collecting
• Coin collecting
• Fishing
• Sewing
• Bake
• Give your time to charitable groups
• Volunteer
• Take a class
• Play golf
• Exercise
• Walk
• Play board games
• Play games such as bridge, bingo and other interactive games
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• Exercise your brain
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Nursing Home Activities
If you or a loved one find themselves in a nursing home. Do not despair. There are many things to do each day that can be a lot of fun and fulfilling.
Some of the areas of daily fun include …
- Crafts
- Physical Activity
- Social Activities
- Local Senior groups
- Holiday programs
- Musicial Events
Video: 25 Activities for Seniors
This video takes a whimsical approach to illustrate 25 different activities and hobbies for seniors and those in retirement, that can make for many enjoyable days alone, with small groups, with friends or with family.
Elderly Activities can be Loads of Fun
I found a website that provides current activities sheets available for download. These sheets provide seniors and elderly retirees plenty of ideas on how to spend more of their free time.
You can see the page here.
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Resources:
• seniorliving.about.com/od/entertainmentrecreation/a/freefun.htm