Never feel lonely again.
Join our community of over 400,000 members and enrich your life with activities, interest groups, social connections, companionship and more.
Recognized by the United Nations for the positive impact we have on our members' lives, there is no community quite like Stitch.
Community & companionship for anyone over 50.
Stitch is the world’s leading companionship community, recognized by the United Nations for the positive impact we have on our members’ lives.
Being part of a community makes life richer and more fun. Because everyone needs companionship.
Community
Connecting with other members as part of a community is what really makes Stitch unique. Learn more about us and why our community is so important!
Activities
Our Stitchers love to get together in groups. Whether it’s a new movie, exhibit, or just dinner, we make it easy to meet other Stitchers in a group setting.
Companionship
Stitch helps its members find and make new friends and companions who are enriching their lives through shared interests and activities.
Companionship in all its forms
Shared activities
Travel companions
Interest groups
Dinners
Friendship
Intimacy
What our members say
About Stitch
Here is a short intro to Stitch from Community Founder Andrew Dowling.
Safety is everything
No other community does more for the safety of its members than Stitch. Before communicating on Stitch, all our members must perform a verification check, which prevents scammers and con-artists from abusing our site or contacting our members. This also ensures that all our members are ages 50 and up, keeping the Stitch community peer-to-peer and safe.
Stitch uses 256-bit data encryption with the highest level SSL Certificate available, keeping all your Stitch information totally secure.
Please read our Definitive Guide to Staying Safe Online!
In person & virtual
If you live in a remote area or a small community, or face challenges that make it difficult for you to attend activities in person, Stitch can still help you form social connections.
Stitch has helped thousands of members build vibrant social lives, even if they can’t attend events or activities in person. Check out some of their stories here!
Stitch includes virtual events, group chat, and online discussions to help members all over the world build new relationships.
We’d love you to join us.
Available anywhere you are
Stitch is designed to work on all devices, no matter how big or how small. You can expect the same simple, safe and easy-to-use experience whether you’ve got an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or are using Stitch on a Mac or a PC.
Connect with other members anytime, anywhere.
Join the world’s community for mature adults and get in touch.
Feel the love!
Kimberly S
Seattle, Washington
Being part of the Stitch “family” has been just a fantastic and wonderful experience. Just over a year ago I realised I had to make an effort to join something, somewhere, somehow. The members I’ve come to know will be part of my life for a long time. Stitch has been such a positive experience and has brought me back to life. I want to thank everyone at Stitch for giving me something to look forward to again.
James L
Flint, Michigan
How on earth did you attract such amazing people to Stitch? I am so amazed … such a far cry from the simplistic and quick conversations everywhere else. I really am blown away. Keep on doing what you are doing, Stitch is so unique.
Mary T
Boca Raton, Florida
Stitch is a really amazing way to meet people, with the screening you do, I didn’t feel vulnerable to scammers. I honestly signed up to Stitch to look at group outings, holidays & discussion forums. Curiosity made me check out a couple of profiles, I only clicked interested on a couple, I had a brief chat with one gentleman, and he & I had a couple of chats, long phone call, and met face to face. We've been very happy since.
Vicki L
Sydney, Australia
Thanks for Stitch. It is a great place to meet real people. There is no other place that I have found to make these kinds of connections on a daily basis and I look forward to our sharing time. You have helped make the world a village for so many of us and I thank you for that.
Marion W
Baltimore, MD
Stitch opened that door for me to allow me to step outside of my little bubble of a world and be creative and less a hermit of habit. I really don’t like being so alone, Stitch allows me to meet not just men, but people of all walks of life. Some widows like me, some wild and “out there”, and some just needing to know that everything is going to be alright.
Deborah M
Palo Alto, California
I really don’t know what I would do without Stitch in my life right now. I was on a downward spiral of depression. Then I took a chance and decided to check this thing called Stitch out never knowing what a blessing it was going to be in my life. I have a few tears running down my cheeks as I type this out. But really, I just can’t thank you enough!! I feel alive again.
There's more fun to be had after 50.
The Stitch Credo
What are you waiting for?
Stitch now has members in most cities around the world and a Limited Stitch membership is free, so there is no reason not to sign up, get connected to other members with similar interests, and enjoy being part of the community as it grows in your area!
FAQs
What is Stitch?
Stitch is a social community that helps anyone over 50 enrich their lives through activities, group events, companionship and more.
Sign up to create a profile, connect with people in your area, and attend events and activities organized by people who share your interests.
Where is the Stitch community based?
Stitch was started in Sydney, Australia over a decade ago. Now there are thriving, active Stitch communities all over the world, from New York to London, from Miami Beach to Edinburgh, from San Francisco to Singapore. There are over 400,000 Stitch members hosting thousands of activities each week. Make a profile to see what’s happening near you.
Why was Stitch created?
The Stitch community is built by people over 50 who want to get more out of life. Stitch community members show up to find more enjoyment and connection, but also to help others get out of their shells and live a lot! Stitch events are filled with laughter, and Stitch members notice and support each other through life. It is truly something special – that’s why so many people call it “life-changing”.
How does Stitch work?
Stitch is designed to give you lots of ways to join in, including in-person activities, groups and discussions, and one-on-one messaging. Once you make a profile, you’ll be able to see what’s happening near you, and connect with other members who share your interests. Activities are both online and in-person, so there are lots of ways to find companionship.
Who is Stitch for?
Stitch is for you. It’s for anyone over 50 who wants more fun, connection and enjoyment in their lives. The community is welcoming and caring, and understands what it’s like to feel nervous. Everyone has been there! But after taking that first step and making a profile, existing members nearby will welcome you in and help you to attend your first event. You’ll meet friendly faces straight away.
Is Stitch free?
When you join Stitch you get a free Limited account. You can get a lot out of it, and it’s free forever. With a Limited account you can attend public events, and join public groups and discussions on the topics you love. You can create activities and receive messages from Stitch members, which you can reply to within a limited window.
To get the most out of the community, when you feel like it, you can upgrade to join private events, groups and discussions, and get more messaging options. Standard memberships start from as little as a cup of coffee a month. There’s also an Assistance program to enable people to join when cost is a barrier.
Is Stitch a charity or a social enterprise?
Stitch is a social enterprise, which means we exist to serve a social purpose and don’t rely on philanthropy to achieve that goal. Stitch’s success is defined by the impact we make towards our social mission of ending loneliness for people over 50.
The Stitch community itself is a non-profit charity, registered in Australia and the USA, and enables people in different circumstances to join Stitch and end loneliness.
How do I get involved in Stitch?
Click the ‘Sign up‘ button in the top right corner, and make a profile. Once your profile has been verified by our safety-conscious support team, you’ll be able to see members and activities happening near you and online.
Get involved by joining a discussion, replying to a welcome message from a nearby member, attending an activity or organizing your own.
Can I volunteer with Stitch?
Yes, there are several ways to volunteer with Stitch. Simply attending or creating an activity helps a huge number of people connect, improving their day and perhaps their whole life.
The Stitch Pioneer Program is a volunteer program for people who want to start up a Stitch community if there’s not much happening in their area. For existing Stitch members, the Stitch Welcomer Program helps you greet people who are new to Stitch and might be nervous about joining or going to their first event.
Simply create a profile on Stitch, and reach out to the Support team if you’d like more ways to get involved.
What sorts of activities can I do when I join Stitch?
Any Stitch member can suggest an activity they enjoy, so the activities are as varied as the members themselves. Stitch connects you with people who enjoy the same things you do.
On Stitch you can find walking groups. Lunches, dinners, coffee meetups at cafes. Breweries, vineyard tours and gin tasting. Historical tours, garden tours, river cruises and boat trips to islands. Camping trips. Rock concerts, burlesque shows, drag bingo. Surfing. Tai chi. Cemetery walking tours. Aqua zumba. Musicals, pottery, board games, trivia. Pool and Billiards. Cocktail hours. Dance lessons. Cycling trips. Film festivals. Tennis. Bird watching. Book clubs. Gardening groups. Bowling. Free poker. Pickleball. Snorkeling. Mah jong. Painting. Jamming. Opera. Museums. Cooking lessons. And so much more.
The Stitch community does all sorts. And if you don’t see your interest, you can create or suggest an activity, and find people who want to do it with you!
How does Stitch end loneliness?
25% of older adults say they are lonely each week, and one in 10 have no social support. But the stigma associated with loneliness and isolation means more people would admit to having a communicable disease than being lonely.
Stitch exists to change that. The Stitch community creates activities that bring people together, forming deep connections that can last a lifetime. The welcoming, friendly nature of the Stitch community helps people who are feeling socially isolated. Stitch members provide a shoulder to lean on when it’s needed. It could be taking someone to hospital, or providing social support, or just being there to help out.
Everything that happens as part of the Stitch Community is driven by Stitch members, who enrich their own lives by joining Stitch, and in doing so, enrich the lives of other people.
Stitch has been recognized by the United Nations for the positive impact we have on members’ lives. Independent studies have shown that Stitch makes a measurable improvement in the loneliness, isolation, and both physical and mental health of our members.
Join the community today and get more out of life!