# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age" - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: "Good relationships keep us happier and heathier. Human Connection Matters!About this EventWhat makes a good life?“Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period.” Human connection matters. According to Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development—an 80+ year investigation into well-being.In this engaging and reflective workshop, we’ll explore the growing loneliness epidemic and how it is quietly eroding our overall well-being, particularly as we age.Together, we’ll identify common obstacles to meaningful connection, including how to navigate challenging interactions and life transitions that can make relationships more complex over time.Participants will also discover practical ways to strengthen and sustain social bonds. Through a mix of discussion, experiential exercises, and exploration of community resources, you’ll gain tools to foster deeper, more supportive connections in your daily life.Learning OutcomesBy the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:· Describe how social connection supports healthy aging, including its impact on physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.· Recognize the effects of loneliness and social isolation, and how these may show up in later life.· Identify common barriers to staying socially connected as we age (e.g., retirement, loss, mobility changes, shifting social circles, or the challenges in navigating difficult interactions)· Explore local and accessible opportunities for connection, such as community groups, programs, or informal social networks.· Build confidence in taking small, meaningful steps to reach out and stay engaged with others.· Create a personalized plan to strengthen and maintain social connections in ways that feel enjoyable and manageable. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/connected-for-life-why-relationships-matter-as-we-age/100001989155366247 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-06-24T13:45:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hamilton - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre - **lat**: 43.22471729999999 - **long**: -79.8622516 - **full address**: Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b76d0213f9a2522a5499829364c84ccc4ea6fc35be633763a10e78ded112c361-rimg-w1200-h605-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781071865 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age" being held? - **A:** Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age" takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age"? - **A:** Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age" is organized by Suicide Prevention Hamilton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Connected for Life: Why Relationships Matter as We Age" is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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