Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays, and it’s a great time for all families to come together. If you’re a golden-age adult living in a 55 and older community, you may be looking for ways to spend your Thanksgiving in a way that’s fun and engaging. Here are some great ideas:
Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner with Your Friends
If your room is big enough for two or more people, you can invite some friends to participate in the Thanksgiving dinner. This will make it less chaotic and more fun. Make sure that you have enough space for everyone so they can comfortably prepare their dishes.
You can be specific about what kind of food you want each person to bring: one person should make mashed potatoes while another should get a salad. In this way, everyone will work together to cook and serve the whole meal alone without worrying about coordinating with others who may be unable to do certain things due to age or disability issues.
Host a Puzzle Contest
Puzzle contests are a fun way to bring the community together. They can be held at home and in assisted living communities. If you don’t want to host a puzzle contest yourself but still want to participate, ask your loved one if they’d like to join you!
Puzzle competitions are easy enough for anyone to host, even if they have yet to experience doing so! All you need is an assortment of puzzles that range in difficulty and a large table where everyone will sit together—like an outdoor picnic table or kitchen island.
Watch a Classic Movie
You could watch a classic movie! There are many great movies to choose from, and you can watch them with your family or friends. You can find some of these classics on Netflix or Hulu.
If you haven’t seen it, watch The Godfather when you’re older. It has everything: action, drama, and romance! If that isn’t your style, try watching Casablanca or Gone With The Wind instead! They’re also classics that will keep you interested throughout the entire film.
Volunteer on Thanksgiving
If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community and make a difference in someone else’s life, volunteering is one of the best ways to do it. The holidays are especially busy for food banks and senior citizen centers, so consider signing up as a volunteer for one of these places during Thanksgiving week. A local church might need help delivering meals on Thanksgiving Day, or perhaps your local hospital needs people to deliver flowers or cards from their patients’ families. Take some time out of your holiday festivities this year and volunteer at a retirement community to give something back!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a special time of year, and we want to ensure that you can enjoy it in the best way possible. If you’re looking for fun Thanksgiving activities for 55+ community residents, try some of the above-listed ideas. You can have the best Thanksgiving ever!
