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Its good to force yourself to do things sometimes especialy Music

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seacliff Wed 24-Jan-18 13:33:21

In the last few months I've been learning the ukulele with a small local group. I am totally non musical, but I've gradually and slowly learnt some chords. We also all sing along too, doing any type of song we fancy.

Before I went today I was feeling tired and not that well, and really didn't fancy going. It was pouring with rain and dismal here, I was tempted to not go.

I forced myself out, and it was a great morning. It is SUCH FUN all doing music together, although I'm sure we'd sound rubbish to more expert ears. Really gives me a feel good boost.

I want to join something else soon as it's so good for me mentally.

Grandma2213 Fri 26-Jan-18 01:50:41

Just come back from my choir tonight (Thursday). It is the highlight of my week and many of the other members, according to our Facebook page! It has improved my well being generally with improved breathing, and voice control as well as better memory skills but mainly is a good laugh. I agree a good conductor makes all the difference. He is so encouraging and teaches things almost without us noticing. I have begun, finally, to understand how to read music. I have also done performances for the first time in my life (though we do not have to) and have ended up with tears in my eyes with the applause afterwards.

I also do Zumba because I am so uncoordinated! Again it is great fun. Nobody judges. Getting out there definitely has a positive effect.

GinnyTonic Fri 26-Jan-18 08:08:57

We have had a couple of ukulele groups at Mums Care Home. They were tremendous and everyone enjoyed them,

Nelliemoser Fri 26-Jan-18 08:19:05

Grandma2213 It has done the same for me in terms of better breathing, sight reading etc. Almost without me realising.

Toots Fri 26-Jan-18 09:46:42

How right everyone is!.. music, particularly, is very therapeutic. I come from a very musical family (a few professional) but never really had the opportunity to learn an instrument myself... my DM has always sung around the house and I do too..in fact it took me a long time to realise not everybody does...lol!. Anyhow.. I recently saw an advert for a taster session with Rock Choir. Working evenings means I've always had a problem joining anything but this is a morning session.. brilliant! I've persuaded (well, didn't take much!) a workmate to come along and we are going next week... can't wait! We can both hold a tune so hopefully won't show ourselves up TOO much.. smile but who cares...it sounds very relaxed and more about the joy of community singing than anything else. I say "Go for it" everyone, whatever you choose to do...life is too short not to. In the meantime have listen to this.... all those voices..its wonderful! youtu.be/AGRfJ6-qkr4

susieq3 Fri 26-Jan-18 14:47:18

Have just taken up table tennis at the age of 71. Great fun.

Granless Fri 26-Jan-18 15:45:20

Hi, I’m aged 70. My ‘hobbies’ are choral singing; keep fit; walking netball; bowls and coffee/lunch with friends; volunteering serving coffee to Seniors - no time for anything else ?

susieq3 Sun 28-Jan-18 19:59:28

I have just started playing table tennis at the age of 71,
Great fun!