Fun Fall Activities for Seniors

When the seasons change, trees begin to lose their leaves, and temperature drops, you know Mother Nature is ushering in the fall season. But that hardly means it’s time to start thinking about hibernation. There are many fun and enjoyable activities you can do with family and friends in the fall:

Take a trip to see fall colors
Want to see fall colors up close? Take a trip to a favorite hiking trail, forest area, or even an apple orchard. You’ll be surrounded by fall colors, enjoy brisk autumn air, and even get a little exercise by going for a short hike or picking apples.

Carve a pumpkin
Maybe it’s been years since you carved a pumpkin. But think back to your younger years, when you were a kid, or your own children were excited about fall. And you’ll remember how much fun carving a pumpkin can be. You can even cook the seeds and enjoy a healthy snack.

Harvest Time
Visit a farmer’s market. Fall produce and crafts are for sale, and even if you don’t buy, it’s a nice walk with interesting things to look at!

Teach what you Know
Are you an expert knitter, woodworker, sailor, or craftsperson? Talk to your grand kids, and pass along your knowledge. Alternatively, ask if you can teach an informal class at your local church or community center.

Organize a meal with friends

If you live in an area where fall weather bids farewell to summer with rain and cooler temperatures, you know you’ll be spending more time indoors. That’s a good reason to organize a meal with friends to visit, play games, and catch up. And you don’t have to sweat about what to serve. Our Senior Meals menu has all kinds of healthy and easy-to-prepare foods you and your friends will enjoy.

Visit a craft sale
You might not be thinking about the holidays just yet, but it won’t be long before kids will start sending their wish-lists to Santa. Fall is a great time to visit a craft sale where local artists sell all kinds of interesting and useful hand-made crafts, foods, and other items. It’s also a good place to meet up with friends, and get ideas for crafts you could make on your own.

Root for your favorite football team
Got an alma mater, or a favorite football team (high school, college, or professional)? Fall marks the beginning of football season. Make plans to attend a game or watch your favorite teams play on TV. You could even host a football party and serve a meal or snacks from the Seniors Meal menu.

Fall is a great time of year to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and of course, enjoy healthy, heart-warming, food.