Having grown up in a small-town (population 500) with the nearest
"larger town" about 35 miles away....I've learned a few things about
"recreational activities" that are inexpensive and fun! Here are more
than a top 3 list....all of which I have done sometime during my life:
~Reading (books that you wouldn't normally read)
~Writing (things you don't have to submit for publication--your own
ideas, etc.)
~Playing a musical instrument (don't know how? Check out a video from
the library or buy one from Amazon.com ---lots of great "how to play
the...piano, guitar, etc." videos)
~Gardening (lots of activities now....planning for the spring...)
~Flower arranging
~Scrapbooking
~Take a course online through Barnes & Noble (great courses that are
free!)
http://university.barnesandnoble.com/index.asp?nhid=bn&userid=of7Q1p8Aii
~Photography--digital photography allows you to see immediately the
results and publish
~Decorating (your house...inside...re-arrange your home....feng shui,
etc.)
~Meditation
~Yoga
~Kick Boxing
~Pilates
~Dog walking
~Cat watching
~Bird watching
~Walking in the park
~Hiking your neighborhood
~Bicycle riding
~Volunteering in nursing homes / homeless centers / battered women's
centers
~Start a club-- play bridge --- play chess--- review books
~Browse the Goodwill or Salvation Army stores---look for things to
"recycle" into new things
~Sew, darn, knit, crochet, quilt
~Join a group that sews, quilts, crochets....churches usually have them
~Take time with a group of children--daycare centers--teach them how to
make things like play dough or read a story to them
~Create puppets (and learn puppetry)
~Learn how to do magic tricks
~Learn how to tell stories (story telling groups may be in your area---)
~Discover a new language that you can't write or speak--learn it
~Browse stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels or other craft stores--there
are tons of ideas waiting and lots of hobbies that become business
adventures~!
~Landscape your yard---move plants, add shrubs, add mulch
~Learn how to paint (videos and books)
~Learn how to sculpt (classes or videos)
~Learn how to sing (stay away from the bars!) :)
~Collect things--baskets, buttons, books---look for them
~Antique shopping--what's in your area?
~Swimming (indoors--YMCA or area fitness center)
~Cooking
~Baking
~Cleaning (for some it's relaxing)
~Drawing
Need other ideas? Have fun!
~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
briscos@trinityvalleyschool.org
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Subject: [LM_NET] OFF TOPIC: Recreation Ideas Needed
I've been advised by my therapist to find some activities to do just for
fun. I live in a fairly small town, so the possibilities are somewhat
limited. I've called several places to try to find an arts or crafts
class, but no one is doing any currently. I've tried the local
Recreation Departments, and may sign up for karate. I'm going to get
tickets to an Alison Kraus concert (an hour and a half away) in January,
and I'm going to a Yoga Relaxation class in December.
What would be your top 3 recommendations for fun activities that don't
cost much and would probably be available in a mid-size town?
Thanks!
Deb Waugh
Librarian
Graham High School
Bluefield, VA
debwaugh.lm_net@frontiernet.net
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