Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Greenville that work for you.
Volunteer
Give back to the community in your spare time by volunteering at a local organization. Whether you’re interested in healthcare or want to volunteer from home, check out our full list.
Get fit
If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Greenvillians.
- Senior Action hosts activities for senior Greenvillians. Do you want to learn how to weave a basket? Done. Join a poetry circle? Check. Kickbox? Absolutely.
- The City of Greenville has senior events like exercises, lunch and learns, and games.
- Greenville Rec hosts wellness classes for 50+ across several different facilities.
- Want to meet some new friends while you exercise? The YMCA hosts group wellness and fitness classes + offer monthly bus trips and excursions.
Spend time with your grandkids
Our friends at Kidding Around Greenville put together a list of 35 things around the Upstate to do with your grandkids, from painting your own pottery to visiting the new baby animals at the Greenville Zoo.
Take a class
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman University offers courses and physical activities for adults of all ages, but typically, members are 55+. Fun fact: There are 124 OLLI programs across the country, and Furman has the fifth largest.
See a play
Greenville’s theatre scene is alive and well, and there’s almost always a show going on. Interested in what types of shows you can find at each spot? Our theatre guide has you covered.
Take a tour
Have you always wanted to learn more about the city? Greenville offers several fun and informative tours. Learn about local history, food, and ghosts. Boo.
