Winter activities, any suggestions?
By besweet
@besweet (9862)
Ireland
September 7, 2015 3:23pm CST
Most activities and sports begin on September and I would like to find a new activity to learn this year.
Last year I took salsa lessons and I really liked it. Unfortunately, I was missing classes because I was working overtime and I couldn't keep up with the others.
This year I would like something with a flexible schedule. I was thinking about yoga lessons at the local gym, or maybe tennis (tennis is an expensive sport though). One of my friends is going to start sewing classes and I am thinking about it as well.
Which activities would you find interesting for the winter time?
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 15
I always like to learn yoga, an activity I can just stay at home and do it, moreover it'll help me to calm and find the peace. Since I am taking care of my young children, I don't go out often, so I choose to do some activities that I can do at home, by myself. Lately I am doing knitting, crocheting, needle felting and hand sewing. These activities can be really addictive. I'd like to learn machine sewing too, have been thinking of sewing a doll for long time, but still haven't start yet. 
Baking and cooking are good too. But these are all "quiet activities".
Baking and cooking are good too. But these are all "quiet activities". 2 people like this
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 15
@besweet That'd be good if there's a class nearby. I wish I can learn in a class too, it's much easier to learn it on our own. Yes, it seems like once we know how to sew, we can really make a lot of things for our home and family.
Recently, I just took a class for making handmade soap. It's quite interesting too.
Recently, I just took a class for making handmade soap. It's quite interesting too.1 person likes this
@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
8 Sep 15
I was thinking about an activity I can learn in a class, I like all of your suggestions. There are sewing lessons near my work place and I could go there afterwards. I don't have a sewing machine to practice at home though. I find this activity very interesting and creative! I would like to make clothes and curtines for home. I don't know if it's possible and how many classes someone needs to take for this project.
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@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
8 Sep 15
@kaka135 did you try to use the soap you made? I like creating useful things yhat can help me in my daily life!
My boyfriend suggested a few minutes ago that he will go with me if I choose tennis. So maybe I will go with that. I really haven't decided yet!
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
7 Sep 15
Well if I had a choice any type of dancing would be my cup of tea.
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@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
7 Sep 15
I enjoy dancing as well. Salsa classes were my favorite and I was dissapointed every time I missed a class. But then everyone was progressing faster than me and I couldn't follow them with the salsa moves. They had a very strict program as well. Maybe a more relaxed dancing class will be more appropriate for me.
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@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
7 Sep 15
@TiarasOceanView Group activities in a gym might be a good solution. One of my friends is going for spinning and she says it's very intense.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
7 Sep 15
@besweet Yes if it is not for your schedule, no good for you. So lets see, I would most likely find something at the gym that would be me. I do not have patience for sewing or stuff.
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if ready then you will get early bird in Summer Olympics
@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
7 Sep 15
Oh, I always wanted to take salsa classes, but I won't fool myself to think I have the coordination for it. Tennis, I tried that for a summer, and never got the excitement for it. As far as winter activities, I tend to hibernate. I will work on jigsaw puzzles or crochet during the winter months. Anything that doesn't take me outdoors.
Tennis, I tried that for a summer, and never got the excitement for it. As far as winter activities, I tend to hibernate. I will work on jigsaw puzzles or crochet during the winter months. Anything that doesn't take me outdoors.2 people like this
@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
7 Sep 15
I couldn't coordinate hands and legs as well, it takes a lot of practice for me to dance salsa. 
Other students could do the moves from the beginning, it was very easy for them to coordinate and have style at the same time!
The dance school organized salsa parties every week so everyone could go and dance all night. But there was a ticket to get in and I couldn't go very often.
I've never played tennis and I would like to try at some point. But you are right, it is not the best activity for winter time.
Other students could do the moves from the beginning, it was very easy for them to coordinate and have style at the same time!
The dance school organized salsa parties every week so everyone could go and dance all night. But there was a ticket to get in and I couldn't go very often.
I've never played tennis and I would like to try at some point. But you are right, it is not the best activity for winter time.2 people like this
@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
7 Sep 15
@besweet Yes, salsa is way to much of moving too many parts at once. I would look more like an executed person on the dance floor. Some people can pick up on things, and have the rhythm for it. I'm not one of them. I did learn the basic 'belly dance' move. Which wasn't that hard, but it's as far as I got. Oh that is a shame, that you couldn't cash in your tickets and enjoy the dancing.
It's not a bad sport. Just a lot of running, and hand/eye coordination at the same time. You might like it.
Some people can pick up on things, and have the rhythm for it. I'm not one of them. I did learn the basic 'belly dance' move. Which wasn't that hard, but it's as far as I got. Oh that is a shame, that you couldn't cash in your tickets and enjoy the dancing.
It's not a bad sport. Just a lot of running, and hand/eye coordination at the same time. You might like it.2 people like this
@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
7 Sep 15
@TexanTornado Thanks for the tennis information, maybe I will start and see how it goes. I haven't decided yet and I can only do one activity in weekdays.
I have tried zumba for a couple of months, have you ever been to a class? There are specific moves for each song that are repeated so it's easier to follow very soon. And it's a great exercise as well, I remember I couldn't stop sweating.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 15
We don't have winter, but for indoor activities I like soap making, a hobby I just started fairly recently. If there are classes or workshops on soap making I wouldn't mind participating too.
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@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
8 Sep 15
@cahaya1983 I enjoy learning with others, it is more fun ans we can exchange experience. I also see it as a chance to meet new people. I also like to have an activity that will get me out of the house during winter. I feel like if Istay in the house a lot, I will become depressed..
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@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
8 Sep 15
Thank you for the suggestion.
This sounds interesting, I like those different activities. I need something that I wouldn't normally do if it's going to be an indoor activity. I was also thinking about learning a new language if I find a good class.
This sounds interesting, I like those different activities. I need something that I wouldn't normally do if it's going to be an indoor activity. I was also thinking about learning a new language if I find a good class.2 people like this
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 15
@besweet That's great too! You can even find online lessons but of course I would choose a real class if there is one, it's more fun when you also get to socialize with others while learning.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
8 Sep 15
A lot of people like ice fishing, do you ice skate that is fun, or take some classes of some sort. Maybe a sewing class like your friend or if you have a craft store close by they have different classes like for jewelry making or something like that if that is your interest.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
9 Sep 15
Never really taken up activities on a seasonal basis. I just go with whatever presents itself. I'm quite opportunistic in that sense. Hope you have fun whatever you do, anytime of the year.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
9 Sep 15
I do a. Lot of walking, so when I'm not able to get outdoors I often look up an indoor walking workout on YouTube. You sound like someone who likes to try new things with people though, so I'd suggest watch your local paper or bulletin boards for something that takes your fancy.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
4 Nov 15
There's a group of women I get together with to do watercolor painting. We stop during the summer but are starting up again this week.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
8 Sep 15
i'm kinda green with envy that'cha started takin' salsa classes, somethin' i'd surely enjoy. as fer myself, i quilt in the winter 'n then donate 'em to the local nursin' homes. sewin' can be a spendy hobby though. i like to hit second hand stores 'n the like 'n recycle those materials.
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@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
9 Sep 15
@crazyhorseladycx I could recycle some old sheets as well for my first efforts since I don't think they well be successful. Maybe fabric is provided in the class though, I will have to ask that.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
9 Sep 15
@besweet yer welcome :) yepperz, that fabric can run ya up some funds in a hurry. dependin' on what'cher makin' schtuff outta 'round these parts fabric runs anywhere's from $4/yard to $15. fleece blankets make great battin' 'n also backin' fabric. i use lots 'f worn out jeans, shirts 'n such 's well.
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