When you’re not stimulated, staying active or filling your days, they can seem long and tiresome, especially if your friends are working or your family is busy. Something’s got to give if your dog just wants to sit on the couch too!
When was the last time you got involved within your neighbourhood, picked up a new hobby or joined a community group? There’s a whole community at your doorstep with activities and groups ready for you to dive into if you haven’t already or in a while.
Staying involved with the local community is paramount to happiness and with any luck the following list will help you find your place in the Hills community.
- Join a community service club
Volunteering your time to an organisation that you’re passionate about is by far one of the greatest ways to get involved in your local community. Not only does it let you support a cause that you care about, but you get the added benefits of social interaction. For volunteering ideas, check out the Hills Active Seniors Directory: here or via the Council’s website at http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Seniors.html.
- Why not try triathlon or squash? Get active!
Joining a walking, swimming, squash, or triathlon group (but maybe not all at once) is also a fantastic way to get involved in the community. Today there are so many options, so the best one is to find something that fits in with your routine and encourages healthy living. Many community centres and groups offer multiple classes geared towards any age range – you could surprise yourself by joining something completely out of the ordinary!
- Pursue employment
If you’re the kind of person who never envisioned yourself as retired –
or you’re not enjoying it – why not consider employment? We never truly slow down, do we? Make it a passion project or something you wouldn’t have done in your normal career. There’s an abundance of resources to help you find work, even if it’s just part-time. Deciding to work again may just be what you need to keep your community involvement up and make you feel satisfied too.
Here are a couple of resources to get you started:
How do you like to get involved in your community?