For All Ages

27/03/2026

✨ Small moments. Real connection. Shared joy. ✨

This week, our Campus Connectors hosted a truly heartwarming virtual gathering with a small group of our Tea @ 3 Intergenerational Friendship Community members.

What started as a simple online meetup became something more:
💬 Laughter shared across generations
🎨 A handmade bookmark created together
📚 Stories of books that have shaped lives

Even in a virtual space, these conversations carry a sense of presence and warmth that feels anything but distant. It’s a reminder that connection isn’t defined by the format - it’s created by the people who show up for one another.

25/03/2026

Check out Tony Bacigalupo's latest blog post about weaving community in Norwalk, CT!

What happens when you stop organizing… and start igniting?

Our Community Connector Tony Bacigalupo's new blog post is up! In it, he shares a moment in Norwalk where something unexpected took off organically - without him running it.

It started with a simple gathering.
It turned into something else entirely.

A small shift. A big ripple.

👉 Read more: https://endlonelinessct.org/f/building-community-connections-in-norwalk-ct

23/03/2026

How do you measure social connection? And why does it matter for health?

Fred Schott, Co-Chair of the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness (CCEL) Healthcare Professionals Workgroup, is in Washington, D.C. this week representing CCEL at a national convening hosted by the Foundation for Social Connection.

As the CCEL convening organization, For All Ages is proud to support this critical work. Backed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the convening brings together researchers, clinicians, community leaders, and people with lived experience to tackle a major challenge: how to measure social connection - and related experiences like loneliness - in ways that are meaningful, consistent, and centered on people.

We’re grateful for Fred’s leadership in representing Connecticut and advancing national conversations to improve health and well-being.

📸 Fred with Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience and Scientific Chair for the Foundation for Social Connection.

19/03/2026

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Tea @ 3 Intergenerational Friendship Community has been nationally recognized as a Program of Distinction by Generations United. This certification recognizes Tea @ 3 for meeting rigorous standards of quality and sustainability in intergenerational programming.

Since launching this 12-week program in 2020, nearly 1,000 participants - including 84 older and younger adults this spring - have grown intergenerational friendships. This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our participants, volunteers, and supporting partners who help us foster meaningful connections across generations! 💛

17/03/2026

We’re grateful to the Simsbury-Granby Rotary for their generous support of our Tea @ 3 Intergenerational Friendship Community. There’s something special that happens when people of different generations come together with openness and curiosity - we see it in meaningful ways each week. Rotary's support helps make these moments possible and celebrates the power of human connection. 🫶

16/03/2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our board member, Stefan Riedling.

Stefan first offered his wisdom as a member of our Advisory Council as we launched For All Ages in 2019. He later joined our Board of Directors to deepen his contributions and help guide our work.

Stefan was known for asking the hard questions - the thoughtful, important questions that pushed us to think more deeply about our mission and impact. He helped envision the Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness and was deeply passionate about intergenerational connection and addressing loneliness. At the same time, he had a joyful sense of humor and was willing to pitch in whenever and wherever he was needed.

We are grateful for Stefan’s leadership, insight, and belief in this work. He will be deeply missed by all of us at For All Ages. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. ♥

12/03/2026

Our first Social Connections Project event in Glastonbury was a heartwarming evening at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library. Neighbors came together, shared stories, and discovered how small connections can make a big difference in our lives and our community.

The next session on April 7 at South Church will focus on creating connections and exploring ways we can foster stronger community. We hope you’ll join us!

See link in first comment below to sign up.

10/03/2026

Last week, University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant students brought The Good Life Series back to Skybrooke at Simsbury, focusing on brain health! 🧠

Residents explored practical strategies to support cognitive wellness, from daily habits to ways of keeping the mind active and engaged. The session also offered students the chance to connect with older adults and practice engaging with the people they may serve as future clinicians.

For All Ages is proud to support this collaboration, creating meaningful opportunities for learning and connection across generations. 💛

05/03/2026

Thank you to Walter Glomb and the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities for inviting us to this morning's Legislative Breakfast and for showcasing the impactful work of the Council and its grantees to state legislators. We’re grateful to have been a grantee last year and are excited to continue our work to foster social connection for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities this year.

It was inspiring to be in the company of so many leaders and organizations making a difference in the disability community. 🤝

04/03/2026

Gary Sekorski, co-founder of For All Ages, has spent 40 years mentoring and coaching youth and teens. Drawing on that experience, he knows how much young people benefit from guidance and connection - especially today, when youth face unprecedented levels of disconnection and loneliness.

In our newest resource guide, The Power of Mentoring to Foster Connection & Confidence, Gary shares how mentoring can make a difference - for both youth and mentors alike.

Filled with rich information and practical strategies, this guide offers insights for anyone who wants to foster meaningful connections, support young people, and strengthen their own capacity to lead and grow.

👉 Download your free copy today: forallages.org/resource-guides

03/03/2026

We love seeing community built in real time. 💛

Tony Bacigalupo of Norwalk, CT is sharing how he’s engaging neighbors to co-create a local community directory - modeling what it looks like to build connection from the ground up.

It’s a simple, powerful example of community in action. Take a look at his latest post below. 👇

Tony Bacigalupo is showing how one person can spark community in Norwalk, CT!

Check out Tony’s newest blog post to learn how he's engaging neighbors, sharing ownership, and setting an example for building connections locally.



https://endlonelinessct.org/f/engaging-neighbors-to-build-a-community-directory

27/02/2026

We are only 11 days away from kicking off the Glastonbury Social Connections Project - and we'd love to see you there! 🌿

If you live in the Glastonbury area, please join us on Monday, March 9 for the first interactive program exploring how social connection supports our health and strengthens community.

Open to residents ages 14+. Come curious. Bring a friend!

Learn more & register: www.forallages.org/social-connections

(You can also register directly with the Welles-Turner library.) This program is generously funded by the Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund.