Activities for Social Connections

Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, meeting your neighbors can feel intimidating. But don’t stress, there are a variety of ways to introduce yourself — virtually, in person, at an event — take your pick.

Staying engaged as an older adult means maintaining and building new connections with people and groups in your community. Try out these lifelong activities to build lasting connections!

Younger generations are used to sharing photos quickly and easily through social media and smartphones. Here are some ideas for sharing photos and stories to build meaningful connections with older adults or others in your life.

Check out these creative tips for staying connected with older adults through calls, letters and cards.

Create a ‘connection’ capsule for a friend or family, and fill it with your shared favorite things and memories as a way to connect even when you can’t be together.

A simple card, note or greeting can help prevent isolation and loneliness for an older adult in our community. This activity allows you to express yourself creatively while connecting.

Support older adults through these simple, easy volunteer connections.

Music has the power to evoke memories and create new ones. Share music with the older adults in your life to spark connection and appreciation for melodies, new and old.

Do you enjoy lunchtime conversations with your coworkers? You can also recreate them with your neighbors through this fun activity!