There’s no reason to just give up because you’ve got some years behind you. If you’re looking for something fun to do, you should absolutely check out Tusten Social and Growing Older Together or other seniors clubs. But if that’s not possible, consider these suggestions from the National Institute on Aging.

Even if you’re in a rural area or have other restrictions, you can still find ways to engage in activities you like.

Connect with family and friends

Play cards or other games with friends in person or online.

Travel with a group of older adults, such as a retiree group.

Video chat or call your friends and family members.

Try different restaurants with your loved ones.

Listen and share favorite music with your family.

Join a group interested in a hobby, such as knitting, hiking, birdwatching, painting, or wood carving.

Reconnect with old friends through your high school or college alumni association.

Learn something new

Take a cooking, art, dance, language, or computer class. Get in touch with your local community college or library. Many offer free or discounted courses for older adults. You may even be able to find classes online.

Form or join a book or film club

Try yoga, tai chi, or another new physical activity

Learn (or relearn) how to play a musical instrument

Visit local museums. Many offer free group tours and educational programs.

Become more active in your community

Visit a community or senior center and take part in its events and activities

Serve meals or organize clothing donations for people in need

Run errands for people with limited mobility or access to transportation

Join a committee or help out with an activity at your place of worship

Volunteer at a school, library, museum, hospital, or animal shelter

Help with gardening at a community garden or park

Organize a park clean-up through your local recreation center or community association

Sing in a community choral group, or play in a local band or orchestra

Take part in a local theater troupe

Get a local part-time job or explore opportunities online

Teach a favorite pastime or skill, such as embroidery, photography, building models, chess, baking, woodworking, calligraphy, or quilting, to a new generation

Go out and get moving

Garden (indoors or out) or do yard work

Take an exercise class or do exercises at home

Go dancing

Join a sports club for older adults, like a bowling club or bocce league

Walk or bicycle with a friend or neighbor

Take a swimming class

Play with your grandchildren. Teach them a game or dance you remember from childhood

Take a stroll around the neighborhood or on nature trails

Adopt healthy, stress-relieving habits

Read a good book, magazine, or newspaper

Practice gratitude and mindfulness

Do tai-chi or yoga

Cook your favorite healthy meal

Enjoy the little things, such as a cup of coffee or sunrise

Source: National Institute on Aging