Forget Pickleball: Floorball Is the New Way to Move, Laugh, and Your Knees Will Thank You
Welcome to Floorball: the sport taking the over-50 crowd by storm, and making your local pickleball league look like a knitting circle.
Welcome to Floorball: the sport taking the over-50 crowd by storm, and making your local pickleball league look like a knitting circle.
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.
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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 in addressing our situation and trying new things to build a flourishing, stupendous, cheeky, springing, sparkling life.
Happiness Is Something We Work At Read More »
We’re often bombarded with messages about the fulfilment an intimate relationship can bring. For a lot of single people over 50, the pressure to find romance might be exacerbated. But a partner isn’t the only source of fulfilment.
4 Signs You’re Looking For Companionship Not a Relationship Read More »
Find out all the prize-winners from World Community Week 2024, Stitch’s celebration of the power of community to have a positive impact on people’s lives.
Photos & Prizes from World Community Week 2024 Read More »
That’s right, it’s been ten years since we first started Stitch! Can you believe it? Stitch — or at least the idea that would eventually become Stitch — was officially launched on March 11, 2014, when I wrote a blog article about dating and relationships for older adults, and asked for feedback on a new
Celebrate Stitch’s 10 Year Anniversary With Us! #worldcommunityweek Read More »
The world’s biggest institutions are starting to get behind the idea that social isolation and loneliness seriously affect health and well-being. The World Health Organization has recently made loneliness a global health priority! In light of this announcement, it’s a great time to share some key findings from one of the studies we think is
Harvard’s 85-Year Study Unveils Secrets to a Happy Life Read More »
Richard was burnt out and lonely Richard Harris, a customer service manager from San Jose, had just turned 55. After working hard for many years, he had always thought that when he reached this age he would be happy and fulfilled, and could start to focus on enjoying life. Instead, he was feeling burnt out
Older adults are finding joy with Stitch, the social community for anyone over 50 Read More »
Are you over 50 and unsure about returning to the dating game? Whether you find yourself alone for various reasons or are simply looking for a new chapter in your life, the thought of finding a partner and starting to date again can be daunting. Consider seeking companionship as a first step towards a deeper relationship
Dating after 50? Consider companionship Read More »
We’ve all heard the phrase “use it or lose it.” It’s something that rings true throughout our lives. This phrase, however, has added significance when we reach retirement age. How we spend the sudden abundance of free time has a powerful impact on our mental, physical and cognitive health. Staying socially active in retirement is
Why staying socially active in retirement is vital Read More »