Senior Friendship Circles

Looking to build friendships in the community? 

Join our Senior Friendship Circle!
Conducted via Zoom with In-Person Elements.

Make New Friends | Create Meaningful Experiences | Feel Less Lonely

-Friendship Circle members should be 55+
-Each circle meets via phone or Zoom with in-person elements
-Facilitator will initiate call and help get conversations started
-Meetings once a week for 12 weeks

Circle of Friends® is an evidenced-based program developed at the University of Helsinki, adapted in the U.S. to curb the loneliness epidemic amongst older adults.  Outcomes include increased subjective health and decreased health care costs and hospitalizations. Program meets twelve times over a 3-month period doing activities within the session themes of exercise and wellness, creative arts and culture, and therapeutic writing and reflection.

Ready to register? Fill out our Registration Form.

Is the workshop you want not currently offered? Join our waitlist!  Each workshop is usually offered about once a season.

Know someone who could benefit from this workshop? Fill out our Referral Form!

Need help registering or have questions? Call us at 320-650-3085

This program is funded in part by the State of MN Department of Human Services Live Well at Home grant, and the Older Americans Act through the Central MN Council on Aging.