8 Enjoyable Fall Activities for Seniors

Fall is here, and while it may not look like fall in previous years, we can still enjoy the incredible colors and fresh air and remember that doing what we love will help us stay healthy. healthy, active, and resilient. Here are eight activities that will get you in the fall mood, stimulating your body and mind.




make a garden

Autumn is the time to plant daffodils, tulips, crocuses, alliums, and hyacinth bulbs. If you don't have access to an outdoor garden, you can plant indoors in pots – Paperwhite Narcissus and Amaryllis bulbs work well, as they don't need a cold spell*.

Take a nature walk

Fall is a particularly beautiful time when it's good to take a walk in a nearby park or even down a tree-lined street. Take a minute to pause and observe the leaves, the shape of a shrub, or the texture of the bark of a tree. Enjoy this moment and savor the benefits you bring to your mind and body.

Go apple picking or visit a flea market or outdoor antique market

This year, due to pandemic restrictions, many farms and farmers' markets are requiring the advance purchase of admission tickets and asking visitors to observe physical distancing rules and wear a mask. Although it takes a bit of planning, a visit can still be fun and a great opportunity to get outdoors before the snowfalls.

Find the places of your childhood and your youth

Wondering what your childhood home looks like today? And does the fourth-floor apartment where you spent your first year after your marriage still exist? Thanks to Google Earth*, you can still travel despite social distancing rules. Take out old photos to compare them with those of today.

Learn to play Words with Friends*, the world's most popular mobile word game

If you have a smartphone or tablet, you can play a game that looks a lot like Scrabble. You can play with your Facebook friends, family, anyone, anywhere, or against yourself. It's a wonderful way to challenge your brain and maintain connections.

Knit, crochet, sew, macrame, paint, craft, craft, in short, create!

Fall is always a great time to pick up — or learn — a hobby that satisfies your need to create something meaningful and beautiful for yourself and those around you. Hobbies are especially important if you are alone because they occupy your mind and your hands.

Take an online course

While it may no longer be possible to enroll in a course at a local university or college this fall, there are plenty of online options available at local institutions, many of which are free. Openculture.com* is a website that provides access to 1,500 free online courses offered by top universities, 1,150 free movies to watch, 700 free audiobooks, 800 free e-books, and much more.

Attend a virtual church service

If you miss the church services you used to attend every week, know that many local places of worship are now offering services online; contact yours to find out if this is the case. While it doesn't offer a streaming service, you'll find online services for all major religions: just Google your denomination and add the keywords “online services”.

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