Retirement may mean leaving the office behind, but it certainly doesn’t mean losing your sense of humour. In fact, having a laugh about the freedom, the unexpected routines and the little surprises that come with retired life is all part of the fun.

These nine jokes capture the lighter side of retirement – from flexible schedules to wondering how you ever found time to work in the first place. Because if you can laugh at it, you’re doing retirement right.

How is the moon like dentures?
Both come out at night.

What goes up but never comes down?
Your age!

Where can single men over 65 find younger women who are interested in them?
In the bookstore, under “Fiction.”

Why should you marry someone older than you?
As your looks fade, so will their eyesight.

Why do retirees smile so much?
Because they can’t hear a word you’re saying.

What do you call someone who enjoys Mondays?
Retired.

Why was the retiree’s wife tired?
She got twice as much husband for half the pay.

What’s worse than middle age?
Knowing you’ll grow out of it.

How many retirees does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but it’ll take all day.