Contrary to Popular Belief, Seniors Like to Play with Stuff..

I forgot to add that group participation is always encouraged here, so don't hesitate to add what your fave thing to play with is. Don't be shy, we can help by sharing our own ideas on what to play with:) You can be a hero in a lonely seniors life that is out there wondering what on Earth they can play with today:dunno:
 
I love to play. I wish my husband was interested in playing cards and board games, but he's not. I have to find other ways to amuse myself.
One thing I do is to take small scraps of fabric & sew them into tiny bean bags. I love the way bean bags feel. I love playing with them.
Another thing I like to play with is aluminum foil and clay. Then I can play with the things I make.
I also like playing with puzzles. 500 or even 1000 pieces. So much fun.

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I'm odd man out here. I don't care for games online or in real time. Don't even watch quiz shows and such. And the same for puzzles.:yawning:

But I am an artist with a background as a graphic designer, but also crafts. So I would say for me to play is to undertake any creative endeavor. And thinking of what is most recent; that might be when we first moved in here I did a series of mural and decorative florals on the walls. They're gone now due to painting over them later on.

I entered a contest for seniors and won best Christmas card design which they used for their corporate cards. Online I make tags/siggys for the members of my YUKU board.

But any sort of craft project interests me except I am so not into crocheting and that sort of thing.

I like your lizard guys there, Lois. They would really lend themselves to bright colors. And how about some tiny beads on them for texture.
 
I play with my cats.
i also like just fiddling about, so today I am going to play in my garden, with my cats....pulling up weeds; and just mooching.
if it is warm enough....I will flip through a book out there too..
 
Oh this was wonderful to see Lois!! Oh wow, I was hoping it would "catch" and your reply is just fabulous!! I wish I really did have some things I play with, but of course I was just being silly. I do play some games like Hidden Object, but puzzles would be great to start, and sewing again!! Ty Lois, :bighug:
 
Gael said:
I'm odd man out here. I don't care for games online or in real time. Don't even watch quiz shows and such. And the same for puzzles.:yawning:

But I am an artist with a background as a graphic designer, but also crafts. So I would say for me to play is to undertake any creative endeavor. And thinking of what is most recent; that might be when we first moved in here I did a series of mural and decorative florals on the walls. They're gone now due to painting over them later on.

I entered a contest for seniors and won best Christmas card design which they used for their corporate cards. Online I make tags/siggys for the members of my YUKU board.

But any sort of craft project interests me except I am so not into crocheting and that sort of thing.

I like your lizard guys there, Lois. They would really lend themselves to bright colors. And how about some tiny beads on them for texture.
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Being talented and creative counts as playing Gael!! Your stuff sounds wonderful and I don't doubt you would win lots of prizes! I can see it just in the way you know how to accessorize & dress!! Denise:)
 
Vivjen said:
I play with my cats.
i also like just fiddling about, so today I am going to play in my garden, with my cats....pulling up weeds; and just mooching.
if it is warm enough....I will flip through a book out there too..
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This is wonderful Viv, for one thing, there hardly an animal more fun to play with then a cat!! I've had a couple when I was young, and they liked to play so much they keep me up at night, lol!! And I will be thinking of you out there playing in the dirt too!! Love that!! Denisegirl-in-dirt.jpg
 
Ina said:
I like to play with Izzy, my dog, He isn't two until June, so he's still very playful. He will drop his toys at our feet until one of us starts to play back.
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Dogs are awesome too, they never tire do they, and the soggier their toys get, the more they want you to pick them up:awman:
 
nwlady said:
Being talented and creative counts as playing Gael!! Your stuff sounds wonderful and I don't doubt you would win lots of prizes! I can see it just in the way you know how to accessorize & dress!! Denise:)
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Very kind of you to say, nw. Well, I do believe that everyone has creativity in some form. Might be someone is a creative cook, seamstress, problem solver, mystery unraveler, etc.
 
I agree, I have a gal-friend from highschool that is super-grandma. She plays "with" her grandkids and the other day built an indoor fort with them. I just admirer her so much, but she doesn't see any of it as work, it's just as fun for her, lol;)

this was in reply to Gaels last;)
 
Ina said:
Denise, What's going on today?
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I am just doing this and puppy-sitting Ina:) How about you down thar in Texas?? Did I tell you I have a close friend in Llano? I think that is a ways from you though. She's a rodeo gal (was a trick-rider in her youth) and now she runs a little Western-wear shop;)
 
TY nwlady, I loved this thread. Reading about what all of you guys do for fun is a delight.
I like playing board games with grandchildren (checkers & monopoly), cards, puzzles (I even do them in the computer).
I use to do all sort of crafts; I stop due to Glaucoma problems and I gave away all materials and tools (I regret this).

Keep up the good spirit and enjoy all things you like to do.
:D :love_heart:
 
0020Mariah said:
TY nwlady, I loved this thread. Reading about what all of you guys do for fun is a delight.
I like playing board games with grandchildren (checkers & monopoly), cards, puzzles (I even do them in the computer).
I use to do all sort of crafts; I stop due to Glaucoma problems and I gave away all materials and tools (I regret this).

Keep up the good spirit and enjoy all things you like to do.
:D :love_heart:
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Hi Mariah, it is fun to see what all the gals do:) There is such a good bunch here and I'm glad you joined us!! I am sorry about the glaucoma, I think you will find another way to play and have fun though, maybe get some ideas from the other gals, hugs, Denise:) PS just getting to be here is fun for me, but I do want to do some creative things eventually.
 
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