Adventurous Women Blog

This blog is for those of us with even a little bit of adventure in our souls. It started when some friends and I formed an adventure club so we would try something fun, new, interesting, or challenging every few months—the things we had always wanted to try but never had the nerve or the time to attempt. I hope the ideas posted here will inspire you and your friends to take a break from routine and have an adventure! As Helen Keller said, "Life is either a great adventure or nothing.”

May 14, 2009

California Woman Sky Dives at 89

I love this story in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Maxine Moreau has celebrated her birthdays with an adventure ever since she turned 85. First it was a helicopter ride over LA, then came the balloon ride and this year, at 89, Maxine opted for sky diving. Click here to read a terrific story by Jennifer McLain.

Here's my favorite quote from the article, "'People think I'm nuts,' Moreau said. 'When I was young, I was never that adventurous. Well, I never did anything stupid, I'll put it that way.'"

Happy birthday Maxine!

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Start An Adventure Club!

A few years ago, some friends and I formed an adventure club. Over wine and appetizers we decided to sponsor four adventures per year. Each one would be an opportunity to try something new or challenging or just plain fun. We all agreed to limit the group to women -- no kids, no husbands, no significant others.

That was more than eight years ago and the group has tripled in size. We maintain an ever-growing, very eclectic, master list of possible adventures. We don't limit our adventure list in any way because what one woman finds adventurous another woman may find terrifying or routine; so variety gives everyone choices. Over the years, the group has done everything from trapeze lessons to flower arranging, ghost tours to skeet shooting and skydiving. We still meet every January to plan our adventurous year.

Now it's time for you to create an adventure club of your own. Look below for adventure ideas and the basics of starting a group in your neighborhood. Then go out and expand your horizons!