Fun things for elderly people to do.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

I agree, go to the library and pick out some classic movies from her day.   Enjoy them as she tells you about life when she saw them the first time.    Get her interested in the wildlife in the area - birds, etc.  She could make handmade cards, or record herself reading her favorite children's books for her great-great grandchildren to come...  Get her to help label all the old photos she still remembers!    Make a mix tape - "A Night on the ___'s Town"...

[Eviecorn]

My grandmother is 80 and not that mobile, but I take her to the movies or rent some for her every now and again.  We like to watch them and analyze them afterwards. 

[Artemesia's Garden]

I'm not the best person to ask which is why this is a great thread for me to read! Thankyou!

[MiRaja]

You said she likes going out, you can check with your local community centers for sit down events, a lot of them will host craft classes or game / puzzle / bingo hours and such.  Craft shops like Michael's also will host craft classes and such, but those can cost money. 

I ended up taking Japanese dance from one of these centers ages and ages ago, until my teacher moved to another center where I've continued, but there's Japanese ladies who teach origami and other Japanese crafts where I used to go ( which is more geared towards older folks, but they certainly never minded me being there! ).  Origami can be a very good fiddly craft, it's easy and can be used to make jewelry, bouquets that never wilt and I like making mobiles.  << >> 

But yeah, community centers can be great for doing things and getting out.