When it comes to Entertainment, imagination is often a great substitute for currency.  When was the last time you went on a picnic? Tried out the swings at the local park? Parked your car at a scenic overlook? Went to the zoo? Went hiking? Camping? Played card or board games?

I bet if we thought about it, there would be a million ways we can entertain ourselves that involve spending little or no Money. We just forgot what they are. But when you think about the most memorable and happiest times of your life, I’ll bet that they didn’t include paying a huge bill in a fancy restaurant or staying in an expensive hotel. Here is my list of things we can do that are fun and low-cost.

Read books from the library or online

Start a new hobby like painting, knitting, or Gardening

Take walks around the neighbourhood

Join a book club or other social club

Volunteer at a local organization

Attend free community events such as concerts or festivals

Watch classic movies or TV shows

Play board games with friends or family

Listen to music or podcasts

Write letters or emails to old friends and family members

Take up bird watching or stargazing

Visit local museums or historical sites on free admission days

Participate in online classes or workshops

Go on a picnic in a nearby park

Play card games or puzzles

Try new recipes and cook meals at home

Take up Meditation or Yoga

Attend free lectures or seminars at the library or community center

Create a scrapbook or photo album of old memories

Write in a journal or start a blog.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired