GO IT ALONE
Being alone does not have to be lonely. Society may push us to be in groups, but tremendous growth opportunities are possible when we are by ourselves.
TAKE A CLASS
Learn something you've always been curious about
at a local college or community center.
GO TO THE LIBRARY (or coffeehouse)
Depending on how much noise you like in your background, bring a laptop or tablet to work on a
project or task away from home.
WRITE A GREETING CARD
Write and send a note to someone you care about,
or want to re-connect with.
PLAN A TRIP
Think of a place you've been meaning to go, or person you've wanted to visit, and plan the itinerary.
LISTEN TO AN AUDIOBOOK
OR PODCAST
Head to a favorite spot (in the house or out).
Bring your headphones.
BABYSIT
Offer to babysit a friend's child for the day (or evening).
Stepping out of your comfort zone may help
comfort someone else.
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TWO PEAS IN A POD
Whether you're with your honey, or just a friend, here are some activities you two can do together.
GO TO A COMEDY SHOW
Check out the Funnies coming to your area for a night of LOLs!
(Put your phone away to elevate the experience.)
PLAY CARDS, CHECKERS, OR CHESS
Bring your favorite game to a diner or coffeeshop.
(Don't forget to be a paying customer!)
VOLUNTEER
Find a local organization near and dear to your hearts,
or one you know could use your time.
GO ON A TOUR
Find an interesting tour in your city, then sign up and go!
You might be surprised how much you still have to learn about where you live.
GET ON CAMERA
Plan a video call with a long-distance friend.
Wine optional.
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THE MORE, THE MERRIER
When you want to include anyone, and everyone wants to be included.
ORGANIZE A GAME, SPORT, OR TOURNAMENT
If you're staying in, play board games, pool, or ping pong. If you're headed out, try frisbee, disc golf, basketball, baseball, soccer, bocce ball, or volleyball.
START A MONTHLY CLUB
Almost anything can be easy to do 1x per month when planned accordingly. Depending on your group's interests, try a book club, run club, hiking group, crafting get-together, cookie party, reoccurring play date, or jam session.
RENT A CABIN
Rent out a cabin in a location that makes sense for your group.
The more people who stay, the less you pay. Have everyone plan a meal
so cooking and cleaning responsibilities are shared.
FIRE UP THE RACLETTE
Host a dinner party and use a Raclette Grill to cook various food items and cheeses. Everyone (including the host!) cooks and socializes at the same time.
TRIVIA!
Test your group's worldly I.Q. for a game of Q&A
at a local establishment (check for hosting dates and times).
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