For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas
Here are some November activities and recreations we recommend for older adults.
As November arrives, the scenery begins to shift from autumn to winter, and the temperatures drop quite a bit.
It’s a season where you can enjoy a different kind of seasonal beauty than in the height of autumn, but many older adults may find it hard to move as they’d like due to the cold and end up staying indoors.
With that in mind, this article gathers seasonal games and recreational activities that can be enjoyed indoors.
These ideas are also great for community gatherings and day service settings.
We hope everyone has fun together!
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[For Seniors] Simple & Fun! November Recreation Ideas (51–60)
French toast on a hot plate
How about serving the stylish treat of French toast as an autumn snack activity for seniors? Using an electric griddle is recommended since several people can enjoy cooking together.
The buttery aroma of French toast whets the appetite, stimulates the brain, and will likely be a hit with older adults.
Also, cutting the bread into dice makes it easier to flip while cooking and easier for seniors to eat.
By working together, everyone can experience cooperation and a sense of accomplishment.
magic hand grab
Introducing “Magic Hand Grab,” a game that offers all kinds of variations.
In this game, you use a grabber tool to collect paper cups arranged on a table.
It engages both the mind and hands, so it can help stimulate the brain.
Another highlight is that you can enjoy it in connection with the seasons.
For example, in spring you might draw cherry blossoms on the cups, and in summer you could draw seashells.
This can help people regain a sense of time and season.
There are many possible patterns—give it a try!
Mont Blanc muffin
How about enjoying Mont Blanc muffins stuffed with whole candied chestnuts in November as a snack activity? Make a thick batter with unsalted butter, sugar, flour, and more, spoon it into muffin cups, then plop a candied chestnut on top and bake.
Once baked, pipe on whipped cream and chestnut cream to decorate, and finish with another candied chestnut on top.
Savor autumn with the big chestnut nestled in the fluffy cream and cake!
Apple tarte Tatin
Let’s make a delicious-looking apple tarte Tatin! First, mix eggs, milk, and pancake mix to make the batter.
Next, peel the apples, cut them into quarters, then slice each quarter into 5–6 pieces.
That’s the prep done.
Heat butter in a frying pan, and once it melts, add granulated sugar and stir until it turns a caramel color.
When it does, turn off the heat and arrange the apple slices in a radial pattern.
Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, then pour the batter over the top and cook for another 10 minutes.
Check doneness with a bamboo skewer, and it’s ready.
Enjoy the sweetness of the caramel and the texture of the apples!
For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas (61–70)
Newspaper Pull-Out Game
A game where you keep pulling out endlessly connected newspaper strips! Connect newspaper sheets into a long band, roll them up like a roll of toilet paper, and set them in a box.
Then, at the start signal, just pull the newspaper out from the box! Whoever pulls it all out first wins! It’s easy to prepare and can be played over and over, so running a tournament is also recommended.
To prevent the newspaper sheets from sticking together, make sure they are thoroughly dry before rolling them.
Persimmon mizu-yokan (persimmon agar jelly)
Let’s make persimmon mizuyokan, a classic autumn jelly dessert using persimmons! Finely chop the persimmons, add water and sugar, heat, skim off any scum, then blend into a paste.
Heat water, sugar, and powdered agar until fully dissolved, mix in the persimmon paste, strain, heat again, then pour into a mold and chill to set.
It’s delicious as is, with the gentle sweetness of persimmon, but topping it with a sauce made from fully ripe persimmons makes it look luxurious and lets you enjoy the flavor of persimmon twice over.
Pear custard tart
When it comes to autumn flavors, apples come to mind, but this recipe using pears—Pear Custard Tart—is also highly recommended.
Start by making the custard cream.
Add sugar to the eggs and mix, then sift in cake flour and mix again.
Add milk and stir, then heat in a 600W microwave for 2 minutes.
Take it out, stir lightly, and heat for another 1 minute.
Repeat this twice to thicken.
Cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
Next, thinly slice the pears and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Add sugar and lemon juice, mix, and microwave at 600W for 3 minutes.
Let it cool slightly, then chill in the refrigerator as well.
Finally, fill the tart crust with the custard cream, arrange the well-drained pears on top, and it’s ready! Since all the heating is done in the microwave, it’s safe and convenient for older adults too.