4 Ways You Can Enrich Your Senior Years

You dream of long, relaxed vacations, easy mornings, slow and elaborate dinners. That’s the beauty of not having to get up and go, go, go! Don’t let words like retirement, aches, pains, nursing homes intimidate you as you grew older? Times have changed. With retirement, you are in the best years of your life, and you are never too old to learn new things or have new adventures.

It’s summer, finally! It’s time to get outside and check out all the Philly area has to offer. We took a moment to bring you a few ideas to make this season of life fun, exciting, and fulfilling. As one of America’s oldest cities, we would be remiss if we failed to point out all the historical museums and sites you can visit:

Historical Sites:

As one of America’s oldest cities, we would be remiss if we failed to point out all the historical museums and sites you can visit:

  •  Garden State Flea Market
  •  Herr’s Snack Factory Tour Longwood Gardens
  •  Pat’s or Gino’s famous cheesesteak restaurants QVC Studio Tour
  •  Reading Terminal Market
  •  US Hot Air Balloon Team

Music and Theater

Music is a universal language that bonds people across all backgrounds. Listening to a live band or orchestra is uplifting and energizing. Check out these places that offer live music:

  •  Academy of Music
  •  Freedom Theater
  • Opera Company of Philadelphia
  •  Pennsylvania Ballet
  •  The Apollo of Temple University
Fun Oddities

Are you interested in fun eateries, tours, flea markets, or hot air balloons? 
You can find those too. Plan a trip to:
  •  Garden State Flea Market Herr’s Snack Factory Tour Longwood Gardens.
  •  Pat’s or Gino’s famous cheesesteak restaurants QVC Studio Tour.
  •  Reading Terminal Market US Hot Air Balloon Team.

Adult Education

  •  Have you always wanted to learn a new language?
  • Maybe you are interested in wine tasting or learning ball and room dancing.
  • You may be surprised at all that your local community center has available.

At Wesley Enhanced Living our seniors enjoy living life their way through the different options we provide, including independent living and personal care at Bucks and Montgomery retirement community PA. Stop by and see what works for you.

 

Wesley Enhanced Living provides high-quality senior retirement communities for you or your loved ones.  Contact one of our Philadelphia area locations and find out why our seniors love where they live.

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