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You’re Invited: Let’s Stitch Together in Bath 2026!

For the very first time in Stitch history, we are hosting a global conference: A vital, three-day international event bringing Stitchers from the world together in one of the most beautiful cities on earth: Bath, England. We are calling it Stitch Together 2026, and it…

ByByMaddy King Feb 24, 2026 0

The Year That Was: Stitch Thrives in 2025

An incredible year for Stitch, with more people over 50 finding friendship, companionship and fun than ever before. We look forward to more group activities, in-person events and real world connection in 2026 – the year of friendships!

ByByAndrew Dowling Feb 5, 2026 4

A Tale of Heroic Friendship

Seattle Stitch member Nanako has written a stirring memoir of her personal experience joining Stitch to create more connections and find events over 50.

ByByMaddy King Dec 2, 2025 0

Why is it called “Stitch”? The Social Community for Over 50s

We’re often asked why we chose to call our community “Stitch”. Read this article to find out!

ByByAndrew Dowling Nov 25, 2025 10

The Big Stitch Trip … Of A Lifetime

Andrew and a busload of Stitch members traveled from Seattle to San Fransisco in September – October 2025, on a trip that would create connections and change lives. Here’s a few highlights. Look at those smiles!

ByByAndrew Dowling Nov 7, 2025 7

Working Together to Bring Joy to Children In Need

Debbie Hartzell organized an event with the Stitch community to help sew clothing for children in Kenya. She shares her story of how we can work together to make a real difference.

ByByMaddy King Oct 27, 2025 0

A Community with a Full and Thriving Social Life

Joe already had a thriving social life, but found Stitch made it even better. His wave of new friendships, online and offline, have brought even more joy and fullness to his life. “The longer I’m part of it the more I learn about it, and…

ByByMaddy King Sep 29, 2025 0

Debbie’s Stitch Story: Like Being Given Water In The Desert

Stitch member Debbie shares a heartwarming testimonial about her Stitch journey. It captures what to do when you’re at a crossroads in life, looking for more social connections and community, and how Stitch can provide the tools for you to get out and meet people…

ByByMaddy King Aug 25, 2025 0

How Do I Make New Friends Over 50?

Making new friends after 50 can feel challenging, but it’s deeply rewarding. Many people find themselves craving deeper connection, especially after major life shifts like retirement, relocation, or changes in family dynamics. Here’s how to start rebuilding your social circle.

ByByMaddy King Aug 3, 2025 2

Is Romance The Answer? 10 Stitch Events More Fun Than Dating

A lot of people approach dating like going to the dentist: a necessary and uncomfortable experience that just has to be endured.  But there is a better way. Stitch is an online social community for people over 50, based around real-world events and activities. Stitch…

ByByMaddy King Jul 7, 2025 11

Around The World In A Stitch Collective Story

Stitch members have recently written a rollicking, rampaging short story together that travels from the forest to the air and beyond. It started as part of the Let’s Strike Up A Conversation group on Stitch, and ballooned into an extravagant tale from 16 different writers.

ByByMaddy King May 28, 2025 0

Postcard from Japan, and our Big USA Get-Together!

Our very first official “Stitch Trip” Last month marked an important milestone for Stitch, when Stitch Travel held the very first official “Stitch Trip“, a journey to walk the famous Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in Japan. A small group of intrepid over 50 Stitch members from…

ByByAndrew Dowling May 7, 2025 3

Floorball: The New Pickleball that Loves Your Knees

Welcome to Floorball: the sport taking the over-50 crowd by storm, and making your local pickleball league look like a knitting circle.

ByByMaddy King Apr 29, 2025 0

6 Ways Real-World Events Beat Online Dating For Over 50s

Searching for romance is challenging in today’s world. At Stitch, we search for connection instead. We explore the advantages of meeting people over 50 through in-person activities and events, and look at how wonderful life can be with a community of friends.

ByByMaddy King Apr 13, 2025 2

Happiness Is Something We Work At

As we get older we can find barriers to happiness popping up. It’s a normal part of life. The key then is what we do about it: do we accept the barriers and burrow into a hole in the ground, or do we become active…

ByByMaddy King Mar 19, 2025 0

Where Did Senior Social Clubs Go?

There are more people over 50 than under 30 in the world today. Yet despite the growing demographic, senior social clubs and community centers have been steadily declining. Stitch provides ways to fill this gap and meet up with older adults.

ByByMaddy King Feb 25, 2025 2