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With the end of Covid nowhere in sight and winter approaching wondering what I can do to get through the next 6 months . At least in the summer we could get out into our own back yards. Winter with this situation will seem like prison. When you are a retired senior you need some kind of options or you tend to give up.

Collecting rocks and acrylic paints. There is a group here in Brandon for rock painting and there is beginners and then the extremely talented. What a fun time.

Bowling is a great activity in the winter

I will climb on the sled.

Ever consider building out a family tree/genealogy? Can be addictive and a great way to make connections. Happy to steer you in the right direction if it’s poss your thing.

If you don't already have a hobby, you can try out some new ones!  
You can find lots of different classes online - everything from language to sewing to crafts to something like geneology like Adam said.  
There are lots of different places that are doing virtual tours, like museums, national parks, art galleries etc. I believe there is also a free online course on Indigenous studies through U of Alberta.  
I am hoping that my fall in-person quilting retreat is still a go (it won't be if PMH is still in Orange) , but have already noticed a few online sewing and quilting retreats that I will sign up for if it isn't.  
You could learn how to do a new kind of brain game, or try a bunch of different ones. Brain teasers, Sudoku, word search, crosswords, etc.  
You could try something new for exercise through online classes, like Yoga, Tai Chi, or something more intense like HIIT.  
You could check out the local library, to borrow books or videos. Or download an app to listen to books through your phone.  
I'm sure I will think of some other things to add! LOL!

If you happen to have a computer, there are groups of seniors that play cards online. Also, if you had someone to help you download the app Zoom, you could visit with friends or family online as well. There are also how-to Youtube videos for new hobbies or skills you might be interested in. Good luck.

I do a lot of jigsaw puzzles in the winter months . The bigger [ piece wise ] and harder they are , the more I enjoy them . The best is to get a subject matter that interests you or will find it a chore to finish it !

Great for the whole family.  
You can register here https://forms.gle/xcMiNfkhzDFn1Fba6

I'm taking bookkeeping through ACC, to start a home based business for supplement income

Homemade skating ring if you have a backyard!  
My dad made them for us when we were little. We used to do a little hockey on it too. And we lived in Winnipeg so the yards were not that big.

joining the Creation Nation maker's space? If you like to do carpentry, 3D printing, laser printing, sewing, crafting of any kind, they have all sorts of tools and space for you to create.  
 
I do some resin making there and have used their wood working tools.

We will be taking booking for horse drawn sleigh rides again this winter. We also welcome visitors to just come and visit with the horses, they can be good for the soul during these questionable times. We are located south east of Brandon between Wawanesa and Shilo.  
 
Whirling Winds Stables. We are on FB and Google.

One that has not been mentioned and is quite easily done from home is stamp collecting (Philately).  
It is educational in that you can learn geography, history, art and many other subjects.  
You can decide on a topic such as sport, art, wildlife or on a country that you find interesting. There is a stamp club in Brandon, though not meeting at present due to Covid.  
You can design and print your own album pages which is fun and educational or purchase ready made (costly). Raid your old envelopes, ask family to save the stamps from envelopes, charity shops often have a box or old album.  
Ebay and other online auction sites are full of offers.  
It can be as simple or complicated as you wish, collect how you want, there are no right or wrong ways. Utube has videos.

you mentioned there is a group in brandon that does rock painting...Is there a contact person or phone number? thanks