“Want to Be Friends?” We Don’t Say That Anymore, but Maybe We Should

If you’re a woman over 50 and wonder where all your friends went, you’re not alone. In fact, experts tell us, we’re in a bit of a friend crisis.

A landmark Surgeon General’s report has proclaimed loneliness at epic proportions, a public
health threat as great as smoking, obesity and addiction. Those with strong social connections are happy, healthier and live longer, according to other research.

The pandemic tested our limits on being physically alone, and now, with the relationship landscape forever altered, “friendship” as a topic appears to be trending. There are several new books out about it.

Thinking about “friends,” “making friends,” “best friends,” etc., might conjure up images of matching heart necklaces at Claire’s and giggling tweens, but we need friends as much, if not more, as we get older.

Scrolling through Facebook and other social media doesn't cut it.

A group dedicated to women’s friendships, Women’s Connection, is growing in our area and it’s welcoming new members.

At Women’s Connection, you’ll find a network of caring women who understand and support each other, whether it’s sharing advice, lending an ear, or celebrating achievements.

Women’s Connection hosts a variety of social events, from casual lunches and nature walks to more organized outings like theater trips, art exhibitions, book clubs, educational webinars and talks. These events, both in person and online, are a great way to get to know each other and have fun.

Women’s Connection offers resources and discussions focused on later-life transitions, whether it’s retirement, becoming an empty nester, losing someone or dealing with health changes.
Sharing these experiences can be incredibly empowering. Women’s Connection prides itself on being welcoming and inclusive.

Women’s Connection is full of accomplished women who don’t tout their achievements, educated women who apply what they’ve learned in life, and responsible women who look after others and practice their beliefs – such as in sustainability, helping their communities and including everyone.

There are opportunities for making close friends or having a larger group of friends whom you know may not be at every gathering or event but will offer a friendly face next time around.
Join us! Find out more at https://womenconnecting.org.