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Why it’s essential to stay socially active as we age

In this article, we explore why it’s essential to stay socially active as we age, and what benefits we can reap from doing so.

ByByAndrew Dowling Mar 31, 2022 0

Get creative & make Stitch history!

To celebrate the launch of the official Stitch Store, we’re asking all Stitch members to put on their creative caps and come up with a new slogan or design for our t-shirts!

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Mar 16, 2022 6

Why is it hard to make friends as we age? Here are 5 tips to make it easier

There are an increasing number of studies proving how important friendships are for our mental and physical health.

ByByAndrew Dowling Mar 10, 2022 0

The story of Cheri and Michael: “We are Stitched!”

Stitch members Cheri from Texas and Michael (Mike) from Oklahoma had no intention of dating or finding love when they joined Stitch. However, life had other plans.

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Mar 1, 2022 6

Special Stitch Event: Dressing for confidence with lifestyle and fashion blogger, Rhoda Vickers Hendrix

Stitch is pleased to announce that we will be bringing the renowned fashion and lifestyle blogger Rhoda Vickers Hendrix into the community for a special event!

ByByAndrew Dowling Feb 27, 2022 0

2021 in review: meet some amazing community contributors!

As we settle into 2022, we thought it would be a great time to reflect on what was accomplished last year, highlight a few of the amazing achievements of some of our incredible Community Champions, and to give thanks more generally to every single member…

ByByAndrew Dowling Jan 5, 2022 0

Spreading the word about Stitch in Florida: Stitch member Gina takes matters into her own hands

Stitch community members are an impressive lot. Some have contacted radio stations to raise awareness about Stitch to thousands of listeners. Others have pinned Stitch flyers to notice boards around their local communities. Others have contacted journalists and editors, managing to get Stitch published in…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Sep 28, 2021 0

Aggie from Toronto, Ontario: “I didn’t know that by helping others, I would be helping myself the most.”

Aggie from Toronto dedicates hours of her time every week to connecting and entertaining Stitch members in Toronto, Ontario, as well as members in the rest of Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia! She does this because she is one of Stitch’s superstar Community…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Jul 15, 2021 0

Connecting at in-person events as pandemic restrictions ease

As Stitch members start to get vaccinated in the US and UK, we’re seeing an increase in the number of in-person activities suggested on Stitch for our over 50s community. These activities include everything from lunch in Scotland, walking tours in England, trivia nights in…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri May 25, 2021 1

Making friends over 50 in Inverness, Scotland … and across the world!

Community Champion Volunteers are Stitch members who volunteer their time to host events that help other members connect and engage with others in the community, especially in areas where the community isn’t active yet. Bill from Scotland is one of our superstar Community Champion Volunteers,…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri May 2, 2021 0

We all have a passion, skill or knowledge about a particular topic. Is it time you shared yours?

The Stitch community is incredibly diverse — culturally and geographically, but also in term of our members’ interests, passions and skills. Below are some of our members who are hosting events whereby they’re sharing their skills, passion and knowledge with the community, and making like-minded…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Apr 21, 2021 0

Bill from Colorado: “I found community”

Community Champion Volunteers are members of Stitch who volunteer their time to hosting events that connect and engage our community, especially in areas where we don’t have active Stitch communities as yet. Bill from Colorado is one of our superstar Community Champion Volunteers, dedicating hours…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Apr 10, 2021 0

Dinners. Dances. Drawing. The Stitch Community in Parramatta and surrounds is getting active!

In 2020 we announced that Parramatta City Council was joining the Stitch party and together we would be working to connect and engage more residents of the Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA)! Several Stitch members volunteered to help by hosting activities right across the 34…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Mar 11, 2021 0

Codenames. Canasta. Scattergories: Stitch members take to gaming during pandemic

Right across our global community, enterprising Stitch organizers have taken to hosting games as a way of breaking the ice and making new friends …  and have amassed a loyal following in the process!  From Codenames to Canasta, Liar Liar to Mah Jongg, Stitchers are…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Mar 11, 2021 0

Men-vember: Raising awareness of men’s mental health this November

Welcome to Men-vember!  This November, Stitch will be raising the awareness of mental health throughout our community, in particular men’s mental health. With so many men in our community, we believe this is an important issue to rally behind.  Our community-wide initiative will aim to…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Nov 30, 2020 2

What does it take to start an active Stitch Community? Stitch members in Queensland share their stories

“How do I grow and engage my local Stitch Community?” That’s a question we get asked time and again here at Stitch, from members all around the world. Our response is always the same. There is no secret and no magic formula when it comes…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Nov 30, 2020 0