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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2216272)

You don't want to work? ;)

And I don't want to play.

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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 2216561)

And I don't want to play.

I do. When I am inside the house, first of all, I am a gamer, on all types of devices, from way back. Never lonely, never don’t have something to do. Also paint in oil and still learning the piano. And cook and bake challenging recipes sometimes.

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Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 2215939)

I know there are 14 billion (give or take) activities and clubs available here in TV, but not everybody is out running around constantly from sunup to sundown. Sure, I play golf, billiards, might bowl again after I get my knee fixed, drop in on discussion groups now and then, and do some other miscellaneous activities. All the typical Villages stuff. But like I said, I'm not as crazy-active as some out there. (You know who you are! :D)

Maybe us folks who spend a considerable amount of time at home can post some thoughts so we can see what others do. It's possible some folks could discover something new and interesting. Let's share and see what happens. Here are a few of my home activities...

* I ride my bicycle almost every day. I also do some simple home exercise like pushups, crunches and such;
* I dabble in rhythm guitar. Rhythm keeps it fairly simple so a non rock start like me can enjoy it and get some satisfaction;
* We have a 7 month old puppy now, so it's very easy to spend time having fun with him;
* I read quite a bit;
* I meditate, not in a religious sense, but simple mindfulness meditation focusing on the breath;
* I video game, probably a little more than many of you. I was an early adopter and it's stuck with me to a degree. Of course some word, card, and similar games on my phone, but also some PC and console games;
* Watch video. Not a lot actually. Movies infrequently. TV shows a bit more;
* I keep a journal. Frequency of entries varies a lot, but it's very fun to look back on now and then.

Well? How about you folks? Let's share so we can discover our next great at home activity! :)

I am trying to learn Old-time Clawhammer Banjo, and spend time learning new tunes and working on skills. This also leads to other activities out of the home -- it fits into at least one of the Villages Clubs that is devoted to old time music and there is at least one (and probably more) old time jam group outside the Villages.

Activities at home

I putter in my garden. I always have a jigsaw puzzle in the works, 1000 pcs. to 2000 pcs.
I always have 2 books that I read. I exercise ( dance, yoga, aerobics and weights) everyday. Daily walks with the dog. Adult coloring books.

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Originally Posted by Whitley (Post 2216536)

2,507. There are 2,507 clubs. The Villages says 2,500, but they are rounding.I'm kind of depressed that I knew this. Is this what it has come to?

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am still doing a lot of domestic stuff, cleaning, cooking & laundry. most of my time is spent with my pets & being a caregiver. i watch LOTS of old movies, music, & reading. i tend to the shrubs on occasion, & think up names for the new lizards occupying the lanai.

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Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2216645)

Try a blower, I have a small cordless Dewalt, perfect for blowing them slightly up in the air and right out the door, without hurting them.

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Originally Posted by alwann (Post 2215997)

I seem to spend a lot of time going to medical appointments. Dentist, dermatologist, cardiologist, orthopedist, audiologist ophthalmologists. I suspect they're sharing info about me with those people who keep sending cremation promos.

I go to a craft club 3 X a week, attend miscellaneous events like live music or information talks, and attend some club parties. Much of times is for medical visits shopping cooking & taking care of the house.