New Retirement Activity

Retirement should be about doing the things you enjoy and about the opportunities to learn new things.  I joined a women's walking/hiking/snowshoeing/kayaking group.  Some of these activities are things I enjoy and some are new that I look forward to learning.  This group likes being physically active as well as being philanthropic.  For December the group is snow shoeing and gambling.  Both are new to me.  I purchased snow shoes and it is fun!  You can go where ever you want to go.  No need for trails.  I have been getting in lots of good time with all the snow lately.  Now to gambling...never have gambled in my life besides raffles at the kids' school.  I always thought of it as a way to donate.  You don't really expect to win.  In this county there is an Indian Reservation, and there is a casino on it.  Every Sunday the LCO Casino gives anyone aged 55 and over $5 to gamble with.  Yes, you read that correctly.  They give away $5 for free.  So....the group meets after church on Sunday to obtain their $5 each and gamble for a charity!  After everyone has gambled their $5, we "cash out" and gather at the entrance to pool our money.  It takes about 15 - 20 minutes.  This week the money is going to the Hayward Food Pantry.  Oh, the things I am learning in retirement.