[For Seniors] Enjoy May! Recommended Recreational Activities and Games
May is full of events, isn’t it?
Did you know that in addition to Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, there are also days like Makeup Day and Hyakunin Isshu Day?
In this article, we’ll introduce May-themed recreational activities and games for seniors.
It’s perfect for those thinking, “What should we do for May activities?”
With the warm weather, why not enjoy recreation not only indoors but also outdoors?
These activities will enrich the minds and bodies of older adults.
Let’s savor the feeling of the season in May through these recreational ideas.
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[For Seniors] Enjoy May! Recommended Recreations and Games (61–70)
Gardening
Speaking of spring, lots of colorful flowers bloom and it really brightens your mood, doesn’t it? Why not try gardening—planting and growing those flowers yourself! Of course, not every home has a large yard.
Lately, balcony gardening that you can enjoy even in small spaces has become popular.
Enjoy flowers and greenery in a way that suits your home’s style!
Picnic
How about going on a picnic together? People often think picnics are mainly for families with small children, but they can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere.
The only thing to worry about is the weather, right? Let’s pack some lunch boxes, snacks, and drinks and head out.
Store-bought is perfectly fine—food tastes amazing when you eat it outdoors! And don’t forget a picnic blanket!
Cooking with fruit
How about trying an easy recipe using fruit? In this video, we introduce “Fruit Spring Rolls” made with fruit, sweet red bean paste (anko), and rice paper wrappers.
Since many people have allergies these days, this recipe doesn’t use eggs, milk, or wheat.
It’s really simple, so everyone—from small children to the elderly—can have fun making it together.
Using a variety of colorful fruits makes it look vibrant and festive!
Making a samurai helmet out of origami
May 5th is Children’s Day for boys, celebrated as Tango no Sekku.
One way to mark the occasion is to display a samurai helmet (kabuto) along with carp streamers.
So how about making that kabuto out of origami? It’s fairly detailed work, which makes great finger exercise for older adults.
Making lots and decorating the whole room with kabuto could be fun, too! It also makes a perfect gift for your grandchildren or great-grandchildren—truly a recreation that kills two birds, no, three birds with one stone!
Tug-of-war with newspaper hats
Here’s a simple recreation you can do with just a newspaper: “Newspaper Hat Tug-of-War.” Punch two fairly large holes in a sheet of newspaper, and have two people sit side by side, each putting their head through one of the holes.
At the starting signal, they pull against each other; whoever’s side tears loses.
If you pull too hard, your own side might tear, so try balancing pushing and pulling as you play.
Wearing a newspaper samurai-style helmet (kabuto) really lifts the mood, too!