Activities to Try at Home
New Content is posted on our main Programs Page HERE daily Mon-Thurs at Noon. See below on this page for our previously posted Activities and Games, archived for you to try out whenever you want from home!
GAMES
Learn how, then grab 6 dice and a friend to play a rousing game of FARKLE! Click HERE
Give your brain a workout today with this fun Road Block Puzzle Game that is free online! Click HERE
Test your brain at a game of Solitaire online today. Click HERE
Give your brain a work out today by solving these tricky and fun riddles. Click HERE
Test your brain this new year with this fun, free online word search game! Click HERE
Spending time with friends and family? Try some of these fun Thanksgiving games! Click HERE
Here is a great challenging version of Solitaire! Learn how to play CLOCK Solitaire today! Click HERE
Test your brain. Try this picture memory game free online. Click HERE
Try out some Mentalrobics on BRANGLE today for free! Click HERE
How many Logos do you recognize? Find out with this fun Quiz. (I got 73 out of 100 right). Click HERE
Give your brain (and computer mouse click and draw skills) a good workout today with these cool daily Maze Puzzles online! Click HERE
Give your brain a work out today with these tricky brain puzzles. Click HERE
Try this fun Anagram crossword game online for free! Click HERE
Play this fun trivia puzzle game from AARP. Click HERE
Test your word skills with this fun word scramble game you can play online for fee. Click HERE
Give your brain a work out today and try playing MasterMind, a fun memory game! Click HERE
Looking for something fun to do when family visits this Holiday season? Try this fun Christmas Trivia Game! Click HERE
Challenge yourself with these brain boosting crossword puzzles from Arkadium! Click HERE
Test your word skills with this great Anagram Crossword Puzzle Game. Click HERE
Give your brain a workout today with Right Again Trivia from AARP. Part Trivia, Part Puzzle, Free online! Click HERE
Give your brain a workout with this fun Matching brain game– Trizzle! Click HERE
Give your brain a workout today with this fun scrambled word game. Click HERE
Play this fun word game called Word Wipe, for free on the AARP Games website. Click HERE
Work out your brain today! Play Scrabble online for free. Click HERE
Can you tell what is different about these two famous paintings? You get 10 points for each correct answer. How many points can you get? Click HERE
Workout your brain today, and try this online version of Chinese Checkers! Click HERE
Give you brain a workout today with this fun free online picture search game called Mysteriez! Click HERE
Try this fun word game called OUTSPELL! Click HERE
Get hooked on the fun new game WORDLE! Can you guess the word of the day in 6 tries or less? Click HERE
Test your trivia knowledge today by playing Jeopardy free online! Click HERE
Hosting a small gathering this Holiday Season? Check out these fun Holiday Games! Click HERE
Learn how to play Dominos for two players! Click HERE
Give your brain a workout today with this Mahjong Challenge matching game you can play online for free. Click HERE
Learn how to play Backgammon, a fun and challenging game. Click HERE
Test your brain with this fun Anagram Crossword game from AARP. Click HERE
Test your brain with this fun Scramble Word Game from AARP. Click HERE
Have you heard of Wordoku? Check it out and play a round or two today. Click HERE
Free Jigsaw Puzzles you can put together online. Click HERE
Give your brain a workout and Play Scrabble Online. Click HERE
Test your brain with this fun Word Hunt game. Click HERE
Give your brain a workout today with this Free Online Code Breaker Game! Click HERE
You can play 12 different versions of Solitaire online for free- Click HERE. Use the MORE button on the lower left after you select your game to learn how to play it.
Miss playing Bridge? Keep your skills sharp by playing Bridge online– Click HERE
Give your mind a work out with brain teasers, riddles, logic problems and puzzles you can find here on Braingle.com! Click HERE
Looking for new games to play? Check out this great list with links to many different kinds of fun games! Click HERE
Games of all kinds you can play free online. Card Games, Strategy Games, Word Games, Mahjong and more! Click HERE
Improve your memory by practicing your puzzle solving skills in this Slide Game. Click HERE
Try out the daily word puzzles on the Wealth of Words website. Click HERE
Optical illusions and hidden pictures game. Test your eyes and your brain today! Click HERE
Give your brain a work out with these crossword puzzles you can do online! Click HERE
There are many ways to play solitaire– here is a full list of games you can play alone with a deck of cards! Click HERE
Have some fun and test your brain with these word search games. Click HERE
Try out these fun word games on the AARP website today! Click HERE
Play some Name That Tune from the 1950’s! Click HERE
Play this fun Guess the Word game. #braingames Click HERE
Free Crossword Puzzles you can do on your computer or tablet. Click HERE
Give your brain a good workout today with these great Word Games for Adults! Click HERE
Improve your memory by trying these fun word games online. Click HERE
Here are 20 great Brain Games you can play from home! Click HERE
Play Sudoku online today for free. Click HERE
AARP has a lot of fun word, card and Mah Jongg games you can play online for FREE. Click HERE
Give your language skills a workout today and play Anagrams Online! Click HERE
Exercise your brain with this Famous Landmarks quiz. Click HERE
Play along with Mariangela and her Mom as they play “I should have known that!” a fun Trivia Game. See if you can get to 20 points before either of them do! Click HERE to watch and play along.
Learn to play the 2 player card game GOLF. Click HERE
Check out this list of the 13 best single player card games and how to play them. Click HERE
Learn to Play Solitaire: Click HERE
Have fun with these great free jigsaw puzzles you can do online! Click HERE
Looking for word games and word puzzles? Try these from the Miriam-Webster website. Click HERE
CRAFTS, COOKING and GARDENING
Discover all the things you should do in your garden to get it ready for the summer growing season. Click HERE
Get cooking and enjoy these healthy and simple breakfast ideas! Click HERE
Learn about 4 types of hand lettering you can try. Click HERE
Try some easy crafts today that you will be able to use in your home! Click HERE
Try these healthy and delicious Spring meals this season! Click HERE
Learn 3 easy hand stiches that you can use to sew by hand at home. Click HERE
Try out some of these neat life hacks to make your daily life easier! Click HERE
Try these easy and delicious Spring inspired meals to cook today! Click HERE
Get crafty this SPRING with these simple and fun things you can make at home! Click HERE
Start your indoor herb garden today, and get growing delicious and fragrant herbs! Click HERE
Got a sweet tooth? Satisfy it with these healthy sweet snacks you can make at home! Click HERE
10 Easy sewing projects you can make in less than 10 Minutes. Click HERE
Dollar Tree Easy Winter Crafts to try at Home! Click HERE
Get Cooking today with these easy and delicious crockpot meals. Click HERE
Learn how to Crochet an easy beanie hat today. Click HERE
Get ready for springtime with these fun and easy crafts you can do this Winter for your Spring garden. Click HERE
Get crafty today with these fun easy Do It Yourself Hanukkah decorations. Click HERE
Don’t let the winter keep you from gardening. Try some of these fun indoor garden ideas! Click HERE
Get crafting this holiday season with these fun and creative crafts for Adults. Click HERE
Try something new this year for your holiday meal. Food Network shares the top 50 Thanksgiving Dinner ideas! Click HERE
Two easy Thanksgiving Crafts you can make for your home or give as a gift. Click HERE
Entertaining this Halloween? Try some of these fun recipes for your guests! Click HERE
Decorate your home for Fall with these 15 Fall DIY Projects to try today. Click HERE
4 easy and comforting Fall recipes to try this month! Click HERE
It’s time to get gardening this FALL! Learn about these 9 fast growing crops you can grow in September and October! Click HERE
Make some easy FALL Crafts at home with items you can find at the Dollar Tree! Click HERE
Eat well this summer with these great healthy meals you can make at home! Click HERE
Check out these 5 sewing projects to make in under 10 minutes. Click HERE
Get outside and back in the Garden with these great tips for Summer gardening! Click HERE
Try these easy to make, healthy and refreshing, delicious summer beverages! Click HERE
Summer gardening is a great way to relax. Here is a great check list of tips for gardening in July. Click HERE
Check out these great Summertime lifestyle tips to make this season easy, breezy and fun! Click HERE
Stay cool this summer while “cooking” these delicious no-bake desserts! Click HERE
Summer is on its way! Try out some of these fun and easy Crafts you can make for the season. Click HERE
Learn about the 12 vegetables you can plant in May! Click HERE
Grab your Modpodge and get crafting this Spring with these fun craft ideas for your home! Click HERE
Get cooking today and make these quick and easy spring treats! Click HERE
Get gardening today after you watch this great tutorial about the best flowering plants for early Spring! Click HERE
Make your life a little easier with these great Life Hacks that actually work! Click HERE
Spring is approaching, so what better time to try out some fun Crafts to brighten up your home! Click HERE
Learn to make crazy cookie dough! One recipe to make all your favorite cookie flavors! Click HERE
Get gardening indoors this winter and grow food in your home! Click HERE
Cold winter nights call for warm deserts! Try making some of these warm sweets this season. Click HERE
Get crafting in the New Year with these easy and fun craft ideas for Adults! Click HERE
Up for making Christmas cookies this year? Here are 30 of the best recipes you should try! Click HERE
Have fun making your own Holiday Cards with these great DIY Card ideas for beginners! Click HERE
Get cooking for the holidays with these easy and delicious recipes. Click HERE
As Thanksgiving approaches, get CRAFTING with these fun and lovely ideas to brighten your home and make your gatherings festive! Click HERE
As temps start to drop outside it is time to get cooking with these great cool weather comfort meals. Click HERE
On a budget? Try these easy low cost breads and sweet treats you can make at home. Click HERE
Find some great fall decorating ideas here for your yard or front porch. Click HERE
Get ready for the FALL with these great cooking and decorating ideas for the upcoming season! Click HERE
Summer is almost over, but you can still get crafty with these neat end of summer craft ideas. Click HERE
Summer is not over yet! Get cooking today -try some of these great Summer recipes. Click HERE
Try some of these planting hacks this summer to grow things at home! Click HERE
Yarn Art is back in style. Learn how to make some yourself today at home! Click HERE
Get cooking this Summer with these delicious side dishes that are perfect for the season! Click HERE
Trying to drink less soda? Try these great refreshing Spring/Summer (non-alcoholic) drinks you can make at home! Click HERE
Learn how to make pretty jewelry with beads. Click HERE
Have you ever wanted to make your own candles? Learn how today! Click HERE
Try these SPRING Recipes to brighten your day, and fill your tummy! Click HERE
Try these 10 easy beginner Crochet Stitches to get started Crochet-ing today! Click HERE
Get cooking today, and make some delicious and hearty French Onion Soup! Click HERE
Check out these Fun and Easy Crafts to try at Home! Click HERE
Get ready for Spring Gardening now with this helpful Video and February to do List. Click HERE
Just in time for Spring are these 17 DIY Home Decoration crafts you can make today! Click HERE
Fun DIY Picture Frames using Paint, Cardboard, Rice, and Q-Tips, you can make at home. Click HERE
Want to try making a scrapbook? Watch this scrapbooking for beginners video. Click HERE
4 Fun Crafts you can do with things you have at home right now! Click HERE
Get cooking this Holiday with these delicious treats from Tasty.com! Click HERE
Get crafty today with these 13 fun Hanukkah Crafts for All Ages! Click HERE
Check out these 10 of the EASIEST Thanksgiving Side Dishes, and get cooking! Click HERE
Spice up your life and get cooking with these cozy dishes for crisp Fall days! Click HERE
Try these 5 Min Fall Crafts to make your home festive this season. Click HERE
10 great ideas for growing a backyard vegetable garden on a budget. Click HERE
Time to get ready to start cooking for the Fall! Click Here for some great Fall favorites to try.
Time to get Crafty this Fall! Try making these Fall crafts and decorations for your home. Click HERE
Learn to Bake: Valerie Bertinelli’s Chocolate and Orange Hazelnut Cookies! Click HERE
6 things you can plant in your garden this August for a late summer harvest! Click HERE
58 fun Summer Craft Ideas to keep you creative this season! Click HERE
5 easy Summer Meals you can make. Click HERE
Check out some great ideas for Crafts you can do with items found at the Dollar Store! Click HERE
The Ultimate Beginners Guide for Learning to Crochet. Click HERE
Looking for a new Craft Idea to try? Check out these great Summer Crafts for adults! Click HERE
Card Making 101: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Card Making Click HERE
Learn to crochet an easy tote bag, for beginners. Click HERE
Get outside and get gardening! Here are 9 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid. Click HERE
5 Fun and Easy Yarn Crafts to try out! Click HERE
Watch this Early Spring Gardening tour with tips for your garden. Click HERE
Here are some easy gardening tips for growing Potatoes in a vertical garden, ideal for small spaces! Click HERE
Get crafting today with these fun and easy ideas for Spring Crafts! Click HERE
Learn to Crochet a hat with this easy tutorial for beginners. Click HERE
Get crafting with clay pots! Try some of these fun and easy terra cotta pot projects. Click HERE
Get motivated to start a new Do It Yourself Project for home. Click HERE for a list of ideas you can try out!
Try a new hobby- Needlepoint for beginners! Click HERE
Winter is here and so is scarf weather! Enjoy some new ideas for how to crochet scarves this year. Click HERE
Make your own Holiday Cards with these easy tips and ideas. Click HERE
Learn to make snowflake and star decorations using plastic coat hangers. Click HERE
Learn how to make an Origami Turkey out of paper. Click HERE
Beautiful Way To Preserve and Use Colorful Autumn Leaves with this easy fall leaf craft. Click HERE
Get baking today, with some of these easy baking ideas and short cuts. Click HERE
Ideas for Fall Decorations on your lawn or porch. Click HERE
5 easy and fun Yarn Crafts that don’t require you to know how to Crochet! Click HERE
Fun and easy craft ideas for adults. Click HERE
Try these wonderful Do It Yourself Fall decoration ideas for around your home! Click HERE
These are some great Fall Gardening ideas and tips for your outdoor spaces. Click HERE
Learn how to make an Origami Butterfly! Origami is great for calming your mind, and keeping your fingers nimble. Click HERE
Learn how to make a No-Sew Rag Quilt! Click HERE
How to make your own cloth face masks at home. Click HERE
Learn a new craft skill today. How to Crochet– with this easy slow step by step tutorial! Click HERE
Grow herbs for cooking on a windowsill in your home. Click HERE to learn how!
Check out the neat things you can do with recycled plastic bottles at home! Click HERE
Get creative today by trying out some collage art with The ultimate list of Collage Art Ideas. Click HERE
5 Do It Yourself Creative Ideas and Crafts you can make with Newspapers. Click HERE
10 clever and inexpensive indoor gardening ideas. Click HERE
How to get started Scrap-booking as a hobby. Click HERE
More crafty things you can make with plastic grocery bags. (Not just Plarn) Click HERE
Get Crafty! Check out these 19 great craft ideas. Click HERE
Container Garden ideas you can try out, while the weather is nice. Click HERE
94 Fun things you can do from home anytime! Click HERE
Learn how to make PLARN (Plastic Yarn) out of grocery bags, so you can use it to crochet or knit fun things. Click HERE
Looking for something to do with loose buttons you have around? Try this fun and easy craft! Click HERE
Learn how to crochet with this easy beginners crochet video. Click HERE
Inexpensive gardening ideas for outdoor spaces you can try. Click HERE
WRITING ACTIVITIES
Try some creative writing today with these exercises you can do at home. Click HERE
Get your creative writing juices flowing today with these fun writing exercises for adults. Click HERE
Get writing today with this fun creative Limerick writing exercise and prompt. Click HERE
Discover a new hobby, and try Hand Lettering. Learn how to do it here with this great beginners guide! Click HERE
Improve your creative writing skills with these fun exercises from famous authors. Click HERE
Get writing today and activate your mind with these fun Creative Writing Exercises. Click HERE
Try this Beginner Hand Lettering Tutorial if you have always been interested in doing calligraphy or hand lettering. Click HERE
Become a better writer with these 10 writing exercises for adults. Click HERE
Try some of these Creative Writing exercises and get writing today! Click HERE
Get inspired to write today with these fun Creative Writing Games. Click HERE
Thinking about maybe writing a book? Watch this video to learn 13 steps you can follow to get writing! Click HERE
10 minute writing workouts to improve your creativity, clarity, and storytelling skills. Click HERE
Try out this fun creative writing exercise and create some modernist poetry of your own! Click HERE
Try out the Art of Hand Lettering! It’s not calligraphy but its really relaxing and fun. Click HERE
50 Fantastic Creative Writing Exercises for you to try today! Click HERE
7 Fun exercises to improve your creative thinking. Click HERE
Creative writing is a great way to exercise your mind. Choose from 365 Creative writing prompts to get you started. Click HERE
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