--- title: Senior Living Made Easy!  Fun Activities for Retirees... description: In senior living, there is more time to participate in new activities. 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If anything, **senior living** can mean there is more time for [more activities](http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Ten_Hobbies_for_Retirees)!    **1. Start Your Very Own Garden. ** - Gardens take a lot of work, but you'll have the satisfaction of seeing your garden grow and bloom into something wonderful! **2. Take Cooking Classes.** - You've been cooking for your whole life, but challenge yourself by taking it up a notch!  Take a class and cook a 5-star meal for familyand friends. **3. Take a Painting Class. ** - Explore your creative side.  Paint a work of art to hang up in your home! **4. Learn How to Knit. ** - Knitting is great if you want to relax while creating something beautiful.  Also, knitting could lead to some great gifts for loved ones! **5. Volunteer for a Good Cause.** - Volunteering opens the door to being a part of something you're passionate about.  With more time on your hands, getting involved in your community is always a plus! **6. Embrace the Great Outdoors.** - If you have an interest in anything wildlife, maybe learning more about different species and hiking is right up your alley.  It's a combination of good exercise and gorgeous scenery! **7. Make Pottery.** - Looks a bit messy... but this could be something to check off your bucket list.  It could also be a way to explore your creativity and create something magnificent!   **Collington also offers other fun activities such as woodworking, kayaking, tennis, along with many other options!  For more lifestyle changes to expect in senior living, [click here...](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/7-lifestyle-changes-to-expect-when-choosing-a-senior-living-community)** 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. 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