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  1. Did you have any special talents? Could you dance, sing, or play an instrument? Could you draw or paint? Were you a good writer? How did you develop these skills? Did you perform or exhibit your works in public?

  2. Did you have a hobby? How did you become involved with the hobby? Describe it and why you enjoyed it. Did you build up any collections over the years? What items did you create because of your hobby?

  3. What else did you enjoy doing in your spare time? Did you like listening to music, reading, seeing films or plays, going camping, playing cards or chess?

  4. Did you play any sports on a regular basis? What were your favorites? Were you talented at the sports you liked to play? Did you compete in any races or tournaments? Did participating in sports keep you fit as you grew older?

  5. Did you spend time outdoors? What did you like to do? Walk, hike, garden? Were you a naturalist or environmentalist?

  6. Were you a member of a club or association? Describe the club and why you became a member of it. In what activities did you participate with the club?

  7. Are there any activities that you did with your family on a regular basis? Did you spend time together on the weekends? Did you take special trips together?

  8. Did you do any charity or volunteer work? Describe what you did and how it made you feel.

  9. As you grew older, were there any recreational activities that you had to give up? If so, why? Did you discover any new activities to take the place of those that you gave up?

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