Get busy
and have fun in retirement
Keep in mind that you have another
20 years to live, so today is the best day to get going on your new
life with activities that are fun and valuable to your world and
the world around you.
To start at the beginning of our list of retiree fun stuff click
here.
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4. Visit Graceland.
For many of us, Elvis Presley was the rock
star of our teen years. So take a trip down memory lane and visit his home in Memphis. And
if you are thinking "Oh, I can't do that. It would be
too embarrassing" -- consider the fact that Paul Simon in his
mid-life wrote an entire album about his visit to this shrine of
his youth. He wasn't embarrassed at all and neither should
you be. "Memory Lane" can be lots of fun
whether it is visiting Graceland or visiting the high school you
attended.
Be sure to take lots
of photos and create a book online of your memories. |
5. Volunteer for the
Special Olympics. There are local Special Olympic
programs around the country and the world and they welcome
volunteers. You do not have to have a sports background to
help this incredibly worthwhile effort. Check it out here.
6. Take Vegetarian
Cooking Classes. Vegetarian cooking is not just beans
and broccoli. In fact, we took an international vegetarian
cooking class where neither one of those vegetables ever appeared
on the menus. (In our opinion, the Indian recipes were the
best.) Not only is vegetarian food delicious, it is good for
you. When you sign up for the classes set a goal of
being able to prepare two healthy vegetarian dinners for yourself
each week. Setting and reaching new goals is an
important way to avoid boredom.
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fun ideas...
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