| One of the hardest groups of people to buy | | | | will be a pleasant surprise for them if you buy them |
| presents for are older people we know. Most often | | | | memberships into clubs and activities they might be |
| they seem to have everything they want and need. | | | | interested in. Here are some activities you might look |
| Even so there are some very cool gifts you can give | | | | into. |
| to seniors that they will be very happy to receive. | | | | * Dancing classes such as salsa or modern dance |
| Here is a list. | | | | could be a lot of fun for senior if that is there thing. |
| * Nothing pleases your elderly relatives more than | | | | You can buy an introductory class and then they can |
| you spending time with them. So you can take them | | | | continue on their own if they like it. |
| out to the theater, movies, or just out to dinner. | | | | * Chess clubs if they are up to the challenge is a |
| * Flowers are always a lovely gift. Just surprising | | | | great way to pass leisure time and keeps the mind |
| them with one for an occasion such as a birthday or | | | | sharp. |
| just randomly sending one once in a while will make | | | | * Hiking clubs will be great for the body and mind. |
| their day. | | | | Hiking out in nature with others is a very enjoyable |
| * Another one similar to the above is a beautiful | | | | activity that strengthens the body while you make |
| house plant. Both of these gifts will brighten their | | | | friends. |
| living space and they will think of you whenever they | | | | * Other ideas are golfing clubs, ski clubs, and tennis |
| look at it. | | | | clubs. |
| * If They are your grandparents you can make a | | | | * If they are the artistic type how about giving them |
| nice album of pictures of yourself and other grand | | | | an introductory arts and crafts classes such as |
| kids.It can also be just a picture of yourself in a nice | | | | embroidery, rug hooking, doll making, making earrings |
| frame. They will of course love this one. | | | | etc... |
| * Many elderly folks like to garden. So you can give | | | | * Other similar ideas are knitting, crocheting, pottery. |
| them gardening tools or gear, or a gardening book. | | | | All these activities will keep their mind agile and |
| At this stage in their life many of our senior citizens | | | | improve their eye hand coordination. It also keeps |
| are healthy, energetic, and retired. That means they | | | | them in contact with others. Since one of the major |
| have a lot of leisure time on their hands and they | | | | problems the elderly face is loneliness these will be |
| may be looking for something to occupy them. So it | | | | very helpful. |