Retirement is not the end of discovery, growth, or creativity—it’s just the beginning! What if you thought of this chapter of life as an opportunity to pick up a new hobby, like a creative pursuit that brings you newfound fulfillment?
Take, for example, Marian L., a resident of The Hamlets at Penticton. When she retired in 1997, she still felt full of energy and potential. All she needed was a creative outlet.
One day, Marian stumbled across a local artist’s exhibit, and she fell in love with his work. His nature paintings were so full of life and detail that the water seemed almost transparent. Inspiration struck Marian, and she knew she had her new hobby. Marian sought lessons from the painter, Marian filled her time with artistic creation—a vibrant addition to her retirement that brought meaning and purpose to her days.
Nowadays, Marian knows she’s still learning and refining her craft, and that the pursuit of improvement is part of the pleasure of painting. And she brought this new vibrancy into her retirement because she asked one simple question: “What if…?”
Optima Living communities make it easy to take up something new in this chapter of life. Whatever your interest, you are free and supported to pursue it. Together, we’ll create a vibrant retirement. Visit our community finder to find a residence near you and to book a personalized tour.