Active senior communities in Florida offer a wide range of activities you can participate in to stay healthy and fit throughout retirement. These communities are structured with several fun activities and an active lifestyle in mind for aging adults. Find your favorite below in the most popular activities in active senior living communities.
Exercises
Exercises are important for all ages, even for aging adults, as it helps to strengthen the heart, improve mood, and can even help aging adults live longer. As such, many active adult communities have well-equipped exercise rooms and fitness centers where a wide range of activities take place. Some of the most popular exercises hosted in these fitness classes include:
- Zumba
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
- Dancing
- …and many others.
Entertainment
Entertainment is one of the most effective ways to boost an adult’s mood and keep them happy. As such, many active adult communities organize several entertaining programs and events for their residents to enjoy. Whether you are a film enthusiast or a lover of live music, there’s always an event for you. Below are some of the exciting activities you can participate in:
- Karaoke
- Talent shows
- Carnivals
- Movie clubs
Games
Games are a good way to get active adults together to have fun. Most adults in active adult communities are familiar with playing cards as that is one of the most popular pastimes. Chess is also one of the most popular board games and also one with several health benefits for adults. Other popular games include:
- Trivia night
- Bingo
- Scrabble
- Puzzles
- Mahjong, etc.
Arts and Crafts
Participating in arts and crafts is a great way of staying productive in retirement. Many communities have hobby centers where active adults can explore new hobbies and get creative. Whether you are an expert or just an eager amateur in arts, you’ll find something interesting for yourself. You can explore artistic pursuits by joining a creative club in the community you live in. This includes:
- Painting or drawing classes
- Music lessons
- Sculpture or ceramic classes
- Book clubs
- Quilting groups
- Creative writing classes
- …and many others.
Sports
The physical capability of active adults differs, which is why adult communities have varieties of sports for their residents, ranging from intense to low-impact activities. In many active adult communities, you will find sports options like:
- Golf tournament
- Tennis
- Softball
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Bowling
- …and many more.
Field Trip
Many active adult communities organize field trips and local excursions for their residents to support adults who love to travel. If travel is top of your activity list, there are several active adult communities that can help to support that goal. These communities will arrange everything, from top tourist locations, and cruises to foreign vacations while keeping the prices down. Here are some of the top local destinations for adults in these communities:
- Museums
- Parks
- Concerts
- Sports games
- Movie theaters
- Lectures
- Restaurants
- Ballets
- Plays and musicals
- Shopping centers
- …and many others.
Are you an active adult looking to move into an independent living community where you can enjoy these activities? Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay is the right retirement community for you. We offer unmatched amenities and fun activities, as well as spacious apartments for aging adults in Florida. You can also contact us to learn about other living options for your loved ones.
