Connect with Others

We all want to feel connected. Check out these ideas for different ways to connect with others around you.

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Take a Health Promotion Class

Meet new people while learning how you can better manage your health. Find classes at wihealthyaging.org

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Volunteer

What better way to connect with others than by giving back to your community! Find opportunities

Group of multi-racial older adults with yoga mats and water bottles indoors.

Join a Fitness Facility

Build friendships with others while building strength and endurance!

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Start a New Hobby

Learning something new is a great way to connect with others – oftentimes, others are learning new things right alongside you!

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Use Technology

Using technology to call, text, or video call with loved ones at a distance is a great way stay connected while not being able to see each other in person.

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Join a Club

A book club, knitting club, garden club, golf club, or other!

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Learn Something New

See what opportunities might be available at local community colleges.

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Visit a Neighbor

Bring a plate of cookies, a homemade loaf of bread, or just stop by and say hi!

Young woman and young man playing basketball. Young man has amputated leg and is wearing a blade.

Visit a Park

A great place to meet someone new with similar hobbies is a local park. Find accessible recreation in Wisconsin.

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Get a Job

A job provides a great opportunity to connect with co-workers and clients.

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Care for Others

Whether it’s grandchildren, neighbors’ kids, or others – spend time with younger generations.

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Host a Night

Whether a game night, a dinner, a coffee hour, or other – invite people to connect with you.

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Relocate

Moving closer to family or loved ones or into residential or independent living can be a great option to be surrounded by others you can connect with.

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Re-Connect

If you’ve lost touch with people you used to be close with, reach out!

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Reach Out

Make a commitment to stay connected to people you regularly talk to. Set up a weekly phone call or lunch date.

Older adult Native American man sitting indoors on computer with grandchild.

Do a Virtual Program

Like Arts-Based Virtual, Intergenerational Discovery (ScrippsAVID) which connects people across generations to do art. Learn more.

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Attend an Art Program

Arts for All Wisconsin provides programs in dance, drama, creative writing, music, and visual art throughout the state. Find an event.

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Find Resources

County Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) and Tribal Aging and Disability Resource Specialists (ADRS) can connect older adults, tribal elders, and people with disabilities with social activities and more.