25 Activities for Seniors: At Home, Online and Near You

Staying active and social after 50 is one of the best things you can do for your health and happiness. Here are 25 ideas, grouped by where you can do them, with many you can start today.

Activities at home

1. Morning stretching or chair yoga
2. Gardening, even with a few pots on a balcony
3. Cooking a family recipe and writing it down for the grandchildren
4. Reading, or listening to audiobooks
5. Puzzles, sudoku and crosswords for the mind
6. Learning a new instrument or relearning an old one
7. Sorting old photos into albums with stories
8. Painting, sketching or craft work

Activities online

9. Live music sessions and sing-alongs
10. Musical housie (tambola with songs) — see how to play
11. Antakshari with friends — see the rules
12. Guided yoga and breathing
13. Dance and movement sessions at your own pace
14. Quizzes and brain games
15. Gupshup: simply chatting with new friends
16. Learning singing, dancing or acting at Talent School
17. Recording your life story as a podcast

Activities near you

18. Community meets with people your age
19. Morning walking groups
20. Laughter clubs in the park
21. Performing on stage at a talent show
22. Volunteering with a local cause
23. Day outs to museums, gardens and heritage sites
24. Group holidays and pilgrimages, such as a Soul Yatra
25. Celebrating birthdays and festivals together

How to choose

Mix one activity for the body, one for the mind and one with other people each week. Start small, choose what you enjoy, and invite a friend along.

Find activities in your city

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