I hope you get into it. Hubby into it too? Encourage him. It's something we seniors can do and feel good about until we croak.

My mountaineering is also coming to a more gradual close. Much of it is just too hard on my body, especially my knees, and I am increasingly aware the consequences of any kind of fall are no longer a "get up and brush the snow, or dust off" matter.

151. That's good enough, you should consider a fingertip ball. Get that at your local pro shop, often in your home alley. They will measure you and drill it for your specs. At first it will seem weird. But your fingers don't have to be deep in the ball, like with a house ball. The finger tip inserts allow you to time pulling out the thumb, and then flipping the fingers up, under the ball as you release it onto the lane. That gives you much better control, and helps you develop the technique of revving, which curves a ball into the pocket. Even a straight rolling plastic ball will have some curve on it when you learn to "rev."

Same for your own shoes. Makes a world of difference.

Consider a bowling glove too. Helps your wrist support the ball correctly so you don't develop an injury.