Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections with CRIS Healthy Aging and Illinois Extension
Feeling lonely or isolated? You're not alone. Studies show that more than 20% of adults in the United States experience these feelings. Research increasingly highlights the negative impact of social isolation and loneliness, particularly on the quality of life for older adults.
University of Illinois Extension Family Life, in partnership with CRIS Healthy Aging, is offering a free program in multiple library locations, "Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections," to help individuals address these challenges. Attend one of these sessions at any of our library locations to explore what social isolation is and strategies for keeping in touch with others. We will also learn about resources from CRIS Healthy Aging that you could take advantage of.
Lesson Dates and Locations:
· Thursday May 23rd, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Hoopeston Public Library - 110 N 4th St, Hoopeston, IL 60942
· Wednesday June 5th, 11:00 AM – Noon: Rantoul Public Library - 106 W Flessner Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866
· Thursday June 6th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: St. Joseph Township – Swearingen Memorial Library - 201 N 3rd St, St Joseph, IL 61873
· Thursday June 20th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: St. Joseph Township – Swearingen Memorial Library - 201 N 3rd St, St Joseph, IL 61873
· Wednesday June 26th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Oakwood Public Library - 110 E Finley Ave, Oakwood, IL 61858
· Wednesday July 24th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Catlin Public Library - 101 Mapleleaf Dr, Catlin, IL 61817
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these programs, please contact Emily Harmon,
ebaine@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.