Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Building Connections in a Disconnected World

It seems like finding, building, and maintaining connections withothers used to be easier. It feels like something has changed - more than just stages of life. If you feel like it's harder or, at least different, to connect with others, the research says you're right. Join us as we make sense of what has happened that made connecting with others more difficult and what you can do about it. The US Surgeon General has declared that loneliness is an epidemic.While we experience dizzying technologies that allow us to connect and share our lives, we remain disconnected from one another. While you can't solve the nation's loneliness problem, you can reduce the moments when you feel lonely. Join us from 8:45AM to 1:00PM for information, sharing,and lunch. Something has changed in America. Hear from experts about how we got here, and simple, easy, and enjoyable things that you can do to be more connected in this increasingly disconnected world. Prepare to get new tools that will tackle loneliness through easier, better, and more long-lasting connections.