This past week, I attended so many group activities, I felt like I was on a cruise ship! There is a wealth of opportunities available. I realized that people who move to assisted living could save a lot of money by keeping their residence and attending classes at senior centers, community centers, and online groups. Prices at those places are very reasonable.
I know in my case, I am very attached to my home and garden, and have no plans of selling and moving. It takes time for fruit trees to mature and produce, rose bushes to spread out and develop, and to make your house a reflection of your personality.
In the last seven days, I played ping pong at two different locations, went to a senior gym four times, met up with enthusiastic knitters at three different places, took a group singing class, and performed with the same over fifty-five group onstage. The whirlwind was busy and exciting, but a little exhausting. Next time I will pace myself.
Do you attend any group activities with friends?
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Sounds like you had a fun week! I am not quite up to participating in any group activities at the moment, but, I used to attend a weekly knitting group at the library and take a weekly meditation class at the temple. Maybe I will start attending those classes again, this summer.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fun, Bless. It sounds like you keep busy with your daughter, garden, and cooking.
DeleteI do go to various activities but none of them are specifically for older people although some do tend to me mostly older folks because of the time they are held. xx
ReplyDeleteYes, I know what you mean, Joy. My knitting groups have all ages, too.
DeleteWhat a great life! Your patio is so pretty, and your other home, your cabin is too. I agree, I want to stay in my house as long as I can. I grew up in a small town and years ago, that is what people did. There were no assisted living places. There is no need to be lonely these days with all the opportunities we have. Even just getting out to a grocery store can perk a person up, seeing other people. andrea
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea. I love front porch area. I am working on the backyard now. The old original gates and fencing are finally being replaced. Things have really changed for our generation, as seniors.
DeleteOur area has several retirement communities, both housing developments and care facilities. That means several senior clubs and facilities! The newest and most impressive is Oasis, which has a large facility with cooking classes in a large kitchen arena, a music hall, a gym room, and many classrooms which offer classes in any subject you can imagine. All are reasonably priced and always worth the money and time.
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, I looked up Oasis, and it is amazing! We have a lot of the same offerings, including a daily sit down lunch.
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