EMPTY NESTERS

[CathyParticipant]

:o I am an Empty Nester Coordinator for our Stake and am looking for ideas. We meet twice a month on Monday afternoon. Seniors don’t like to drive at night. We target the single adults ages 55 and over, but others are welcome. Any suggestions would be greatley appreciated. Cathy

[Jenny SmithParticipant]

This sounds like a fun group! Here are some quick ideas:

– share and write histories to pass along to those that left the nest
– humanitarian service
– walking, other low-impact exercise
– coordinate meetings with your local Senior Citizens luncheons
– bring baby pictures and guess who is who
– have a class on using the internet for family history
– start a reading group (scriptures or whatever)
– learn to use instant message programs to chat with the grandkids online and with a webcam
– ask younger mothers if you can come provide group service to them. Remember those days???
– plant and take care of a group garden
– learn to speak Spanish
– have everyone bring their “oldies” on record, tape, or CD and have a Granny Jam Session
– try to learn about some of the young folks in the ward, especially the transitioning Laurels to help them feel welcome in Relief Society
– go together to buy things to make delicious meals, split them into small amounts that will serve one or two and freeze. Homemade dinners without the waste that comes from cooking for one or two!
– invite knowledgeable people to speak to your group about things relating to seniors, like the new Medicare program, estate planning, grief and loss, and health topics

Let us know the fun things you do!
-j

[Anonymous UserParticipant]

Hello – We are planning an empty nesters party and I am looking for a fun activity for this party at the Relief Society.  Any ideas that come to mind.  I am doing research but I have not come across anything.  HELP!

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