When retirement becomes boring...........

 Yeah, I get bored. Even though I still drag myself out twice a day to cross the little kiddies.

Living in an apartment doesn't help, no garden to putter in. No little projects around "the house."

I don't do bingo, or pickle-ball, or chair exercise classes. I walk. A lot. Then I spin my wheels.

So it has been suggested to me it's time I got more active in the community. Maybe volunteer at a food bank or soup kitchen. So now I am seriously considering it. 

Actually, back in my first go-round living in Canada I volunteered at a distress center, did that for 9 years or 11, something like that. Loved it though it was stressful. There is a place in town that has such a service, OR I might volunteer at our local animal shelter, as I love animals.

Since moving back here to Canada I have tried to find enough people to form a chess club. They had one back in the day but it was all old-timers and they have either left us or lost interest. Amazing how few people still play chess. 

Makes me wonder what y'all do to pass your day. I know what Germaine does. I can kind of guess how Susan spends her day. But the rest of you?

Still working? Got hobbies? Got homes that keep you busy? Anyone here volunteer? Join clubs. Do pickle ball? 

Give us your retirement story. 





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