[For Seniors] June-Themed Activities: Recommended Recreation and Game Collection
We’d like to introduce some June-perfect recreational activities for seniors.
June is the rainy season in Japan.
Since it’s hard to go outside, many people tend to become inactive.
We’ve gathered recommended activities and games for times like these.
Why not enjoy the rainy season with flowers, creatures, and items associated with the monsoon? We also recommend choosing indoor activities that allow for gentle exercise to help prevent a lack of physical activity.
Let’s lift everyone’s spirits and have fun together, even on rainy days.
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[For Seniors] June-Themed Activities: Recommended Recreational Programs and Game Collection (61–70)
What symbols are used for rain forecasts overseas?
In June, when there are many rainy days, checking the weather forecast before going out is essential, isn’t it? The weather is represented by icons like a sun or an umbrella, and the key point is that you can tell the day’s weather just by looking at the picture.
In Japan, these icons are used in forecasts, but what kinds of symbols are used to represent rain in weather forecasts overseas? Abroad, rainy days are most often shown with a “rain cloud,” an icon of raindrops falling from a cloud, which can feel harder to read for Japanese viewers.
Let’s also note that few countries use an umbrella icon, and learn about how weather is expressed differently from country to country.
ball toss (traditional Japanese beanbag/ball-throwing game)
Tamaire, the ball-toss game often seen at school sports days.
Some older adults may have played it at sports festivals in the past, too.
Here’s a perfect activity for June that gets the body moving: tamaire.
Because it’s familiar, it can help older adults refresh their mood and relieve stress.
Have participants sit in chairs and place a basket in the center.
Prepare red and white balls, and have them toss the balls into the basket.
The person who gets the most balls into the basket wins.
Throwing uses the arms and shoulders, making it a good upper-body exercise.
Quick brain training, “Ready, set!” game
Here’s an easy brain-training game you can do while seated, with no preparation needed.
Pair up in twos.
When one person calls out a number—like “Ready, five!”—both players raise their hands or feet.
If the total number of raised hands and feet matches the number that was called, it’s correct.
You can make it more game-like by intentionally raising more limbs to throw off your partner’s guess and have fun while training your brain.
Creating a cheerful atmosphere where mistakes lead to laughter is also key.
Since raising hands and feet doubles as light exercise, try it together with older adults.
Dropping Colored Balls
Here’s a game called “Color Ball Drop” played in pairs.
Have two older adults sit facing each other and hold the ends of two sticks.
Place baskets labeled with colors between them.
Roll balls along the sticks and drop each ball into the basket with the matching color.
Cooperation between the two participants is key—they should communicate and synchronize their movements.
It’s a fun activity that encourages conversation and helps expand social interaction.
Newspaper-pulling-with-your-feet game
Here’s a game that gets you moving your feet while having fun and training at the same time.
Have older adults sit in a chair and pull a sheet of newspaper with their feet.
They can pull it with one foot or with both feet together.
You can also have two older adults sit facing each other at a distance and compete—it should be fun.
Besides providing leg exercise, it’s likely to increase interaction among older adults and bring more smiles.
It can also help with a change of pace and stress relief.
Please give it a try.
Hydrangea viewing
When it comes to seasonal symbols of June, alongside the rainy season and snails, many people would also name hydrangeas.
Just like autumn foliage, you might suddenly realize the hydrangea blooming season has already ended before you know it! So on a June weekend, why not visit a botanical garden to enjoy the hydrangeas? Other flowers that are at their best in June include lilies and gardenias.
fashion show
June is the season for changing wardrobes, isn’t it? How about putting away those thick coats, taking out your summer clothes, and having a little fashion show? It doesn’t have to be anything special—just strut down a makeshift runway to some music and walk like a model in your everyday outfits! Trying makeup you wouldn’t normally wear is also highly recommended.
