Activity gifts for retirees open the door to new experiences and lasting memories. Whether it’s exploring a creative hobby, learning something fresh, or simply enjoying time together, these thoughtfully chosen gifts inspire connection and joy in every moment. Celebrate retirement with activities that spark curiosity and encourage lifelong discovery—because every day is an opportunity to try something new.

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    We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!...Great chef, too many cooks...Didn't love being in a group of four working on one meal.

    informative, fun, fantastic instructor

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    Cooking Class Description: In this class, we’ll teach you how to make delicious British baking classics. Our light and fluffy Victoria Sponge Cake is filled with layers of cream and strawberry jam, making it the perfect teatime treat. Then, we’ll make...

    delicious food, less sugary, fun class

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    This cooking class was GREAT!! I love learning how to make my own pasta....This is one of the best cooking classes we have participated in at the Tampa Sur La Table store.

    enjoyable class, fun, great class

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    Cooking Class Description: Test out the pastry chef life in our latest class! Our expert chef instructor will teach you essential baking techniques to create pâtisserie favorites. You’ll learn to make pâte à choux and vanilla-praline crème to build an...

  • Cooking Class Description: As friends gather to sample and share delectable bite-size morsels, it’s easy to see why dim sum translates as “touch the heart.” In this hands-on class, you’ll practice the steps for making perfect dumplings—from forming and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Build a fresh, bright spring dinner that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying. You’ll grill citrus-marinated chicken until it’s juicy and fragrant, toss a butter-lettuce salad with crisp radishes and creamy green goddess dressing,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Take your kitchen confidence to the next level with this 1-hour hands-on knife skills workshop. In a small group of just four guests, you’ll get personalized coaching from a Sur La Table chef as you learn to chop, slice, dice,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Skip the reservations and step into our kitchen for an evening inspired by the flavors of a Japanese bistro. Together, you’ll learn how to sear salmon with beautifully crisp edges, whip up honey miso butter and fry vegetable...

  • Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.



    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


  • Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.



    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


  • Cooking Class Description: Take your kitchen confidence to the next level with this 1-hour hands-on knife skills workshop. In a small group of just four guests, you’ll get personalized coaching from a Sur La Table chef as you learn to chop, slice, dice,...

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    This was one of the best classes ever!...Great class, instructor was fun, clear on instructions. Food tasted great.

    enjoyable experience, clear instructions, fun

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    Cooking Class Description: Learn to create delicious cupcakes in this two-hour class designed for adults and kids. You’ll learn to make chocolate cupcakes with a nutty peanut butter frosting and strawberry- and cream-filled cupcakes. Then, you’ll learn...

    allowed to stay with child, thoughtful manager

  • (8)

    Love this class! It was fast moving but very organized. The food was so good!

    fast moving, good food, organized

  • (5)

    Best Date Night!...Great time. Great experience with Megan !! She?s a keeper !!

    surprise, delicious food, great experience with megan

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    Great Experience!...I had a great time at the bread making class!...The instructor, Amy, was great--patient, knowledgeable and friendly.

    enjoyable experience, great instructor, delicious bread and herb butter

  • Cooking Class Description: Enjoy quality time in the kitchen as you learn to create a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal together. Our chef instructor will guide you through making fresh spaghetti from scratch, an easy tomato sauce with basil and mini meatballs...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the season with a cookie-decorating class designed for kids, parents and anyone who loves a little color. You’ll mix a classic sugar cookie dough, bake chewy lemon sugar cookies layered with tangy raspberry buttercream...

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    Cooking Class Description: In this 3-hour class, we take two decadent desserts and encapsulate the flavor in petite, delicate macarons. Our chef instructor will teach you to make two macaron flavors—Peach and Champagne and Chocolate Crème Brûlée—for...

  • Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.



    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


  • Cooking Class Description: Learn to create delicious cupcakes in this two-hour class designed for adults and kids. You’ll learn to make chocolate cupcakes with a delectable sunflower seed butter frosting and strawberry- and cream-filled cupcakes. Then,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Shake up your routine with a flavorful adventure through Thailand’s most beloved dishes. You and your date will master the wok, crafting perfectly balanced Pad Thai, bright lettuce cups and a silky Panang shrimp curry served...

  • Cooking Class Description: Welcome the season with a vibrant menu inspired by spring markets. You’ll marinate and grill tender lamb skewers served with a cool yogurt-herb sauce, glaze carrots with smoky harissa and fold jeweled basmati rice with fresh...

  • Cooking Class Description: Cheers to patio weather! Join us to learn how to turn seasonal produce into the perfect al fresco happy hour menu. Together, we’ll make what will soon be your favorite cocktail, delicious fritters topped with smoked salmon...

Activity Gifts for Retirees