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Staying socially connected with virtual activities

Everyone knows that the coronavirus crisis has had an incredible impact on the ability of people to meet and socialize in person. This has had a profound impact on the Stitch Community. One of the most-loved aspects of Stitch is how it brings together members…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Apr 15, 2020 0

The Stitch Community is now a not-for-profit charity!

We’ve got some very important news to share. We had hoped to make this announcement a few weeks ago, but the COVID-19 crisis has naturally overwhelmed everything for us over the last two weeks (and if you’re interested, please read about how the community is…

ByByAndrew Dowling Mar 21, 2020 7

Stitch & COVID-19: the community responds

I’ve spent the last several years building the Stitch Community to help improve the lives of our members around the world. For me personally, that makes the current coronavirus crisis feel especially heartbreaking. After all, the Stitch Community is exclusively for people over 50, and…

ByByAndrew Dowling Mar 17, 2020 34

Volunteers making Stitch great

Stitch is built on the spirit of volunteering. That’s not always obvious — Stitch members who organize events and activities for other members are usually the ones having so much fun that it doesn’t seem like “volunteering”, but it is. They are volunteering their time…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Mar 3, 2020 3

Thank you for an incredible 2019

With 2019 now well and truly in the rearview mirror, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on what was accomplished last year, and to give thanks to all our members who positively contributed to the ongoing growth and success of the…

ByByAndrew Dowling Jan 30, 2020 0

Working with local communities

It’s a growing movement Creating strong community connections in the face of today’s social challenges can be tough. Today there are many forces which strain the social fabric of society, increasingly leaving people feeling disconnected from each other and the communities in which they live.…

ByByAndrew Dowling Dec 18, 2019 2

Stitch Member Spotlight: Trisha from Litchfield Park Arizona

The following post is written by Stitch member Trisha from Litchfield Park, Arizona. Trisha is a Stitch Community Champion who is passionate about growing and engaging her Stitch Community in Phoenix’s West Valley. They say life begins at 50 … and beyond. For some, this…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Dec 9, 2019 0

Great people, great city: the Chicago Fall Festival

In late October the Stitch Community officially launched in Chicago with the inaugural “Stitch Chicago Fall Festival”, supported by SilverSneakers. I was lucky enough to attend, and was privileged to meet some incredible members. Read on to find out what the week was all about.…

ByByAndrew Dowling Nov 24, 2019 1

The inspiring story of Debbie & Chris

All around the world, incredible Stitchers are doing great things for the members of their communities. We call these members our Stitch “Ambassadors”, and two of the most amazing ambassadors we have are Debbie & Chris from Chandler, Arizona. We’d like to share their story…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Aug 13, 2019 2

Stitch is coming to Chicago!

Why hello there, Windy City If you live in or near Chicago, we’ve got good news for you. The title of this article is a dead giveaway, of course: but yes, Stitch is coming to Chicago! This post is intended to give our members in…

ByByAndrew Dowling Aug 12, 2019 5

Fitness, Food, and Friends at MIT AgeLab

I was recently given the honor of being invited to speak on a panel at the MIT AgeLab in Boston. The theme of the symposium was “Fitness, Food, and Friends”, focusing on the three biggest factors influencing whether we enjoy happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives…

ByByAndrew Dowling Aug 12, 2019 0

Phoenix, it’s your time to shine

Hello, Phoenix! This article is a bit different from most posts on the Stitch blog. Rather than being a general article written for the whole community, this one is specifically for all the new Stitch members who have joined recently in the Phoenix area. If…

ByByAndrew Dowling Apr 24, 2019 3

Standing out at Stitch events

Finding your fellow Stitchers at an event can sometimes be difficult, especially if you’re meeting other members for the very first time and don’t know what they look like. So we decided to ask some of our community members what they do to stand out…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Apr 15, 2019 0

Guest Post: What a day, what a scrummylicious day!

Sydney based Community Champion Richard wrote the following post about his experience as the organizer of the 🥗 Inaugural Sydney Stitchers Multicultural Yummalicious ‘Share Plate’ Picnic 🍾, a highly successful and fun Stitch event held on March 24th 2019. WHAT A DAY, WHAT A SCRUMMYLICIOUS DAY!…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Mar 31, 2019 1

Thank you for an amazing 2018!

With 2018 coming to a close, now seems the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on what we accomplished this year, and to give thanks to those who supported and helped us achieve our goals in 2018. Our wonderful Stitch members First and…

ByByAndrew Dowling Dec 20, 2018 2

Guest post: Inner West Brunch Bunch 2018 Wrap-up

One of the best ways to get to know other members of the Stitch community is by creating and attending events. Sydney based Community Champion, Linda, wrote the following post about her own experiences as the organizer of the Inner West Brunch Bunch, a monthly…

ByByAnastasia Hadjidemetri Dec 18, 2018 0