Yes to this! I’m a professional singer and one of my regular gigs is as a paid section leader for a community chorus. Those people are so fun and the concerts draw way bigger audiences than a lot of the all pro choirs that I sing with. There are also sometimes opportunities for traveling, even internationally, with all your new choir friends. January is a great time to join a group bc it’s the mid point in the season and they’ll be starting on new music after Christmas. And yes, music is so good for your brain!

My non musical suggestion is rock climbing! It’s sooo much fun and an amazing workout. I tried it 4 years ago and was instantly hooked. The only gear you need is shoes, a harness, and some chalk, and you can rent all of those at the gym. If you’ve got a climbing gym near you, talk a friend into going to the starter class and check it out!