Despite living on opposite sides of the USA, Richard and Anne decided to connect on Stitch. Three years on, they’re now blissfully living together in New York. Enjoy their story below, written from each of their perspectives. Anne: “Too Bad We Live Far Apart” What happens when you meet an […]
Everyone knows that the coronavirus crisis has had an incredible impact on the ability of people to meet and socialize in person. This has had a profound impact on the Stitch Community. One of the most-loved aspects of Stitch is how it brings together members for in-person events and activities […]
I’ve spent the last several years building the Stitch Community to help improve the lives of our members around the world. For me personally, that makes the current coronavirus crisis feel especially heartbreaking. After all, the Stitch Community is exclusively for people over 50, and we address social isolation by […]
Stitch is built on the spirit of volunteering. That’s not always obvious — Stitch members who organize events and activities for other members are usually the ones having so much fun that it doesn’t seem like “volunteering”, but it is. They are volunteering their time to connect like-minded members, which […]
With 2019 now well and truly in the rearview mirror, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on what was accomplished last year, and to give thanks to all our members who positively contributed to the ongoing growth and success of the Stitch Community. How’s this for […]
It’s a growing movement Creating strong community connections in the face of today’s social challenges can be tough. Today there are many forces which strain the social fabric of society, increasingly leaving people feeling disconnected from each other and the communities in which they live. These include factors like relocation, […]
The following post is written by Stitch member Trisha from Litchfield Park, Arizona. Trisha is a Stitch Community Champion who is passionate about growing and engaging her Stitch Community in Phoenix’s West Valley. They say life begins at 50 … and beyond. For some, this age marks the beginning of […]
In late October the Stitch Community officially launched in Chicago with the inaugural “Stitch Chicago Fall Festival”, supported by SilverSneakers. I was lucky enough to attend, and was privileged to meet some incredible members. Read on to find out what the week was all about. The Stitch Chicago Fall Festival […]
Why hello there, Windy City If you live in or near Chicago, we’ve got good news for you. The title of this article is a dead giveaway, of course: but yes, Stitch is coming to Chicago! This post is intended to give our members in Chicago a bit of an […]
I was recently given the honor of being invited to speak on a panel at the MIT AgeLab in Boston. The theme of the symposium was “Fitness, Food, and Friends”, focusing on the three biggest factors influencing whether we enjoy happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives as we age, and the […]