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SUMMARY:The Fibers That Hold Us: Weaving Stronger Community Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Communities thrive when people are connected. Yet loneliness and social isolation continue to impact health\, well-being\, and quality of life across all ages. Addressing these challenges requires more than creating new programs—it requires strengthening the relationships\, partnerships\, and community systems that help people feel connected and supported. \nPart 1: Foundations for Connected Communities \nThis interactive workshop introduces participants to the Foundation for Social Connection’s Action Guide for Building Socially Connected Communities. Through engaging discussions\, community mapping\, and collaborative activities\, participants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the role of community ecosystems in fostering social connection\nIdentify structural and relational gaps that contribute to loneliness and isolation\nMap community assets and existing connection pathways\nDiscover practical tools and evidence-based strategies that can be applied immediately\n\nParticipants who attend Part 1 only will leave with a comprehensive toolkit\, resources\, and a clear framework to develop and implement their own community action plan at their own pace. \nPart 2: Action Planning & Community Coaching \nReady to take the next step? Part 2 is an optional\, hands-on coaching experience designed for individuals and teams who want guided support in turning ideas into action. Working alongside facilitators and peers\, participants will refine their community assessments\, develop customized action plans\, receive feedback\, and create practical implementation strategies tailored to their organizations and communities. \nWhether you choose to attend Part 1 only or continue with Part 2\, you’ll gain valuable insights\, practical resources\, and proven strategies to strengthen social connection and build healthier\, more connected communities. \nLunch is included.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/the-fibers-that-hold-us-weaving-stronger-community-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Athens Community Council on Aging Inc\, 135 Hoyt St\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aging
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SUMMARY:The Montgomery County Commission on Aging invites you to our Annual Public Forum:  Social Connections for Older Adults: A Key to Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:The Forum’s purpose is to deepen and develop recommendations for program improvements and policy changes related to social connections. \n\n\n\n\nMontgomery County Commission on Aging invites you to join a Public Forum at the Silver Spring Civic Center\, Silver Spring\, Maryland. The Public Forum will focus on the importance of social connections for aging well. \nSOCIAL CONNECTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: A KEY TO AGING WELL \nStrong social connections are among the most powerful predictors of living longer and living better. Meaningful relationships improve mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being while reducing the harmful effects of loneliness and chronic stress. When people feel seen\, valued\, and needed\, they are more likely to thrive throughout the lifespan. \nThe Montgomery County Commission on Aging invites residents\, nonprofit leaders\, health\nprofessionals\, and community partners to a community forum focused on strengthening social connectedness in Montgomery County. Together\, participants will explore the evidence linking connection and longevity and identify practical strategies to reduce isolation\, foster belonging\, and support healthy aging to 100. \nJoin us to help shape policies and programs that ensure every older adult in Montgomery\nCounty can age with health\, purpose\, and dignity. \nQuestions about registration: Registration starts at 8:30 am. \nContact Tremayne Jones at…tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov or at\n(240) 777-1120 if accommodations are needed a week before the event.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/the-montgomery-county-commission-on-aging-invites-you-to-our-annual-public-forum-social-connections-for-older-adults-a-key-to-aging-well/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Center\, 719 Ellsworth Dr\, Silver Spring\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aging
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SUMMARY:Eisner Prize Fellows Showcase and Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Eisner Prize Fellowship incubates new leaders and ideas bringing people of all ages together to reduce social isolation and foster connection across generations. This session will showcase the impressive intergenerational projects of the 2025/26 cohort as their Fellowship comes to a close\, followed by a short info session for prospective applicants for the 2026/27 cycle.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/eisner-prize-fellows-showcase-and-info-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Aging,Civic Engagement,Community,Older Adults,Religion and Spirituality
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