--- title: 9 Retirement Gift Ideas description: Have a friend or family member that is celebrating their retirement? Here is a list of 9 Great Retirement Gift Ideas image: https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/travel.png --- - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [Contact](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [1.888.257.9468](tel:18882579468) Search [![kendal_collington-crop](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/New%20Brand/kendal_collington-crop.jpg)](https://collington.kendal.org/) Search - Community Life - [Independent Living](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/independent-living/) - [Lifecare](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/lifecare/) - [Community Overview](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/overview/) - [Gallery & Videos](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/gallery-videos/) - [Wellness](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/wellness-center/) - [Dining](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/dining/) - [Things To Do In Collington](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/local-attractions/) - [Lifelong Learning](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/lifelong-learning/) - [Resident Stories](https://collington.kendal.org/topic/residentstories/) - Care Services - [Assisted Living](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/assisted-living-personal-care/) - [Memory Support](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/memory-support/) - [Short-Stay Respite](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/short-stay-respite/) - Values - [Mission & Quaker Info](https://collington.kendal.org/values/mission/) - [Welcoming Diversity](https://collington.kendal.org/values/welcoming-diversity/) - [Sustainability](https://collington.kendal.org/values/sustainability/) - Planning - [Plan a Visit](https://collington.kendal.org/plan-a-visit/) - [Campus](https://collington.kendal.org/plan-a-visit/campus/) - [Floor Plans](https://collington.kendal.org/floor-plans/) - [Pricing Information](https://collington.kendal.org/planning/pricing-information/) - [Resources](https://collington.kendal.org/planning/resources/) - News & Events - [News](https://collington.kendal.org/news/) - [Events](https://collington.kendal.org/events/) - [Blog](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog) - About - [Leadership Team](https://collington.kendal.org/about/leadership-team/) - [Board of Directors](https://collington.kendal.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [FAQ](https://collington.kendal.org/about/faq/) - [Financial Information & Compliance](https://collington.kendal.org/about/financial-information-compliance/) - [Contact](https://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [Contact](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [1.888.257.9468](tel:18882579468) - [Home](https://collington.kendal.org/) - [Transforming the experience of aging](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog) - 9 Retirement Gift Ideas # 9 Retirement Gift Ideas ---   **Travel Journal![travel](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/travel.png?width=300&name=travel.png)** Once you retire, you are usually left with more time than you know what to do with. You should utilize your time wisely by traveling with family or friends. Purchase a [**travel journal**](https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Doffice-products&field-keywords=travel+journal)to log the places you explore!   **Luggage** Now that you are going to become a world traveler, you’ll need the perfect piece of luggage to bring along with you.   **Spa Gift Basket** Sit back and relax with a new [**spa gift basket **](https://giftbasket.com/product-category/spa-gift-baskets-2/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuL_IpOWr3AIVBJ6fCh1o3AruEAAYASAAEgIf9vD_BwE)filled with the essentials for relaxation. The is a great retirement gift now that working is behind you.   **Garden Tool Set![garden](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/garden.png?width=300&name=garden.png)** Grow a garden filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. A [**garden tool set**](https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Garden-Tools-Gardening-Tools-Garden-Tool-Sets/N-5yc1vZc5rh) is the perfect gift for a recent retiree. Use the beautiful Maryland climate to grow produce of your choice.   **Wine of the Month** Get a membership to the [**Wine of the Month Club**](https://www.wineofthemonthclub.com/?r=goog0909&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs9eKy-Wr3AIVhCy9Ch0UVQkZEAAYAyAAEgLv4_D_BwE) and get bottles of wine delivered to your door!   **Gift Cards** Everyone loves receiving a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant. Buy a gift card to local restaurants in Bowie, Maryland or get a gift card to the [**local movie theater.**](https://www.regmovies.com/theaters/regal-bowie-stadium-14/C00767237849)   **Lottery Tickets** Create a beautiful bouquet of lottery tickets for your retired friends. Maybe they will split their winnings with you!   **Gym Membership![gym](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/gym.png?width=300&name=gym.png)** Stay active and purchase a gym membership for you and a friend. [**Here**](https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=gyms&find_loc=Bowie%2C+MD) are some local gyms you can look into.   **Costco Membership** Everyone loves [Costco](https://www.costco.com/). With a location just 20 minutes away from Collington, a Costco membership would be the perfect gift for a frequent shopper. Here are some essential [pantry items](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/10-essential-pantry-items-to-encourage-better-senior-health) you’ll also need to buy while you are there.     Share - - - ![Collington](https://collington.kendal.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/05/Collington-Logo-white.png) Together, transforming the experience of aging.® - ![Equal Housing Opportunity](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/eho.png "Equal Housing Opportunity") - ![Handicap Accessible](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/WheelChair.png "Handicap Accessible") - ![Leading Age Member](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/LeadingAgeLogo.png "Leading Age Member") - ![FSA](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2724579/Kendal_March2020/Images/FSA-Alliance-Logo-White-copy.png "FSA") **Collington** 10450 Lottsford Road Mitchellville, Maryland 20721 Sales/Marketing: 1.888.257.9468 General Information: 1.301.560.3601 **[Contact Us](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/)** **Charitable Giving** Partner with Collington, a Continuing Care Retirement Community and support meaningful initiatives within our community. [Donate Now](https://collington.kendal.org/about/support-us/) © 2026 [The Kendal Corporation](https://www.kendal.org/). All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://collington.kendal.org/privacy-policy/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Collington Care Consultant", "url" : "https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/author/collington-care-consultant" }, "datePublished" : "2018-07-26T13:21:05.000Z", "headline" : "9 Retirement Gift Ideas", "image" : [ "https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/travel.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/9-retirement-gift-ideas", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/Collington-Logo.png" }, "name" : "Collington" } } ```