Five ways to have a full social life during retirement

If you’re retired and have spare time on your hands, why not take the opportunity to try something new or meet new people? Here are five things you can do to enrich your social life.

1. 1.Join a club (hiking, book, knitting, golf or acting)

2. 2.Sign up for a group activity (yoga, painting, photography, choir or learning a second language)

3. 3.Volunteer (at a non-profit, an animal shelter or the local library)

4. 4.Attend lectures, readings and meetand-greets

5. 5.Join a group suited to your interests on the site MeetUp.com

If all else fails, simply go out. Visit a coffee shop, stroll through a museum, attend a show, play bingo or simply go somewhere where you can experience something new or see new faces.