12 Activities for Seniors to Try In 2025

Looking to try diverse activities in the New Year? We are here to encourage you with entertainment for your loved ones that can foster growth and social engagement!

Encouraging elderly individuals to try new activities can be difficult. These activities encourage a positive and empowered attitude toward new experiences in the New Year! Explore these 12 events designed to spark creativity, boost well-being, and create lasting memories. Perfect for our referred Caregivers and families alike!

Basic starting ideas?

Moving around! Early risers can go to Park City Center for a 1.3-mile map around the “wheels and spokes” of the mall even before the shops open.

Universal Athletic Club on Oregon Pike in Lancaster: Membership includes pickleball courts (physical activity, with mental and social stimulation), classes, and pool access.

Lancaster County Office of Aging: An array of services/classes offered online & in person. Classes include yoga, bingo, painting, hand drumming and menu planning, with activities accommodating different mobility levels.

Want to jump on the tech train?

Senior Planet from AARP offers hour-long classes — both in person and online — on finance, fitness, computers and technology! For more information, call 888-713-3495.

Keep an eye on the Big Screen Classics at Penn Cinema in Lititz and enjoy a movie for just $5!

What about education?

Penn State Harrisburg will offer tuition-free classes to seniors through the Spring 2025 term. Millersville University allows seniors 62 and older to audit online or in-person classes.

Libraries: Local libraries offer perennial writing classes, book groups, and programs geared toward seniors like “Bits and Bytes: Online Safety for Seniors.”

Will Workshop with Chester Senior Center: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 11am – 12pm. This is an in-person Will Workshop for homeowners; the team will provide expert advice and assistance, and participants are eligible for a free follow up appointment to finalize their estate planning documents!

Let’s throw out a few more!

Sit & Sew: March 14^th, 2025, 9:00am-5:00pm. Sew with a group of friends while having a professional available to learn techniques.

Spring Philadelphia Senior Expo: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10am – 2pm, at Courtyard by Marriott. Discover new products and services, attend informative seminars, and connect with other seniors in the community. A prize will be given to the attendee with the most creative SPRING gear!

50plus Expos PA: One-day events that connect businesses with the community of baby boomers, seniors, and their families and Caregivers.

Happy New Year!

While all of these events can be attended by just your loved one, a Griswold referred Caregiver can attend with them through our Companionship Care. Griswold Care Pairing for Chester & Lancaster Counties is here to help you help motivate them. Please do not hesitate to reach out or give us a call at (610) 735-2104.