The Ultimate Bucket List for Seniors

Now that you've retired, what will you do with all that time? If you worked or raised a family that's 8-16 hours daily that are now freed up. That's 112 hours a week, 448 hours a month, 5,376 hours a year...all to yourself! Once upon a time, once retired, many people hung around the house, perhaps gardening, playing cards or hanging out with friends once a week at the local center, before living at a nursing home. Now these days, the world is your oyster.

Some things to remember while you are making your list:

* Start by writing or typing your list. Keep it somewhere safe, so you can edit it and keep additional notes, pictures and prices.

* Make it realistic. This is not a wish list. This is a REAL list of things you want to do. Take into account all the things needed to accomplish your desires.

Check out our ideas to get you started!

TRAVEL

* Go on a road trip

* take a train trip

* have a 'staycation' at a local hotel

* visit the top 5 resturants two cities over

* Go to an out-of-town game of your favorite sports team

* visit one international city

* try camping (cabin or tent)

* go on a cruise

* go to the beach

* Live somewhere else for more than 6 months

TRY/LEARN SOMETHING NEW

* Earn a college degree or certificate

* Start a new business

* Learn a new language

* Take a first aid/cpr class

* Start a garden

* Get a pet

* Learn an needle craft (crochet, knitting, needle point, sewing, quilting)

* Solve puzzles by timing yourself

* Learn a new sport

* Ride a motorcycle

* Learn to swim or scuba

* Write your memoir

* Record audio/video for your children & grandchildren

* Discover your favorite author

* Discover what you're good at

* Get in shape

VOLUNTEER

* Meals on Wheels

* Big Brothers Big Sisters

* Volunteer Match

* Salvation Army

* Retired Brains

Whatever you choose to do with your new found freedom, enjoy yourself and stay safe out there!