Retirement HobbiesRetirement Hobbies bring JOY to your retired life! Retirement hobbies are really very good for you -- they keep you active! We need activity, mental and physical, in retirement. We need to socialize and meet new friends -- and hobbies help there too! What will YOU do all day, every day, 24/7? Retirement Hobbies aren't JUST Hobbies. In Retirement, hobbies truly provide meaning and purpose to our lives! Sometimes Income too! You don't have to do a hobby full time, or daily, or even weekly -- as that's the beauty of retirement, you can spend your days anyway you like. If you are a night owl, do your hobby at midnight while the rest of the world is deep asleep. If you get up really early, play with whatever hobby for retirees that you find interesting! You might just find yourself in one of the most rewarding "jobs" of your life... and you'll think it's play, because its FUN!
That's my husband, the guitar player at church.. first a hobby, now almost a job he practices and plays so much! He loves every minute too! You might love crocheting, or flower arranging, or making fancy chocolates or candles to share with friends. Whatever it is that makes your heart go WHOOPEE -- go for it! Find a Retirement Hobby that Pays... Diana is a methodical, organized gal. She has a bachelors degree in English literature, but she is considering starting a small business to help home owners organize their home and life. Now she has something to keep her busy while padding up her savings accounts at the same time. Perfect! Wendy (that's me!) is a Retirement Geek -- what does she do with that? She writes a website and has retired to the internet - helping people learn about retirement. Back to my husband, Terry, he hadn't used that old electric guitar (hidden under the spare bed) for over twenty years and guess what? He now plays for two churchs, three services, every week. He loves every practice, connecting with the other musicians, and doing his guitar magic! He isn't paid in cash, but the reward is great! FIND THE PERFECT RETIREMENT HOBBIES that you enjoy! Many can bring an income home to you too! Let your Mind, Body and Soul Fly High!!
Retirement Hobbies: Lots of Ideas!Aerobics, after all, it's all about maintaining what you have already got, physically. Antiques Artists & Writers - for the artsy creative type of person. Marney teaches how to make your passion into an income for the artsy types.. click on INSPIRING SPRINGS! Have you ever considered brewing beer as a hobby? This might well be a new business for your retirement years! Biking is a good hobby to keep physically well. Bird Watching - Learn more and connect with bird watchers! Blogs - Why not write your own Blog like these retirees did? I'll start a blog for you if you need help! Bridge Cake Decorating is a great hobby -- everyone loves cakes (and cup cakes). Great hobby to business too.. even simply by word of mouth! Calligraphy is a beautiful art form, words as an art form! This is something that anyone can do with practice. Card games Carpentry is one retirees hobby, which he really enjoys! Chess is a great mind game to keep your mind active. Find a few fellow chess players and test your skills. Collectors: Lots of them out there! Cooking - check out Sandy's blog on Cooking. She loves it and writes about all aspects of cooking enthusiastically! Crafts - A world of resources, plus you can sell your arts and crafts online here. Crochet is a great retirement hobby done almost anywhere -- watching tv, at the cottage, doctors waiting room,.. Crossword Puzzles a great way to keep yourself mentally alert. Truly, crosswords are really good for your brain! Dancing - take classes, this is a great way to exercise! Dog walking is a good physical exercise, as well as a potential income! Some of us just love our doll houses. Sandy is a Doll House collector! Are Ebay Auctions a hobby? It’s my website so I say it is! You can work on decluttering your home, and make money at the same time! Exercise Family History How about a Fish aquarium? It's a nice visual element… and its fun to decorate them with cool fishes and accessories! Here are a couple of retirees on tropical fishes. Garage Sales are fun (some of us get rid of stuff via Ebay, above, and some of us buy stuff (and then resell on Ebay for a profit)! Gardening Genealogy - One retiree shares discovering my ancestors. Geocaching - Ted explains his retirement hobby of GPS coordinates scavenger hunts! Handwriting analysis is a fascinating hobby. Ham Radio Secrets - check out this website to learn more about amateur radio... talk to folks worldwide! Hiking - check out this retired hiker! Formerly an optometrist, now a 25 mile per day Hiker! Journaling Knitting Life Stories - write your memoirs! Music Paper Arts Paper Doll collecting Looking for a Senior Pen Pal? Travel the world from the comfort of your own home! Photography is another great hobby.. buy a digital camera and snap away! Poetry Another art form, for creative folks, are quilts...check out these memory quilts. Scrapbooking Sewing - do you like to sew? Here is a Sewing article too! Bet you never thought of Spinning as a hobby... but it is another idea for you. Poetry Radio - this website is about the art and science of listening to distant radio. Theatre Travel Walking Wood Working - Lots of resources here for you woodworking folks! Writing
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