Men-vember: Raising awareness of men’s mental health this November
Welcome to Men-vember! This November, Stitch will be raising the awareness of mental health throughout our community, in particular men’s mental health. With so many men in our community, we believe this is an important issue to rally behind. Our community-wide initiative will aim to…
What does it take to start an active Stitch Community? Stitch members in Queensland share their stories
“How do I grow and engage my local Stitch Community?” That’s a question we get asked time and again here at Stitch, from members all around the world. Our response is always the same. There is no secret and no magic formula when it comes…
Stitch members in South Australia reveal their secrets to building a thriving Stitch community
From little things … big things grow. I’m reminded of Paul Kelly’s song every time I browse the upcoming activities section in Adelaide. Only a few months ago South Australia’s capital had very few in-person local activities on Stitch, with members relying on virtual activities…
Inspiring Stitch members making a difference
There may be a pandemic raging, but that hasn’t stopped members of the Stitch community from banding together to lend a hand or to contributing positively to the lives of others in the community. Meet some of our inspiring Stitch members below. Supporting widows and…
How to reach 100 with a happy and healthy brain!
There are some pretty frightening statistics about dementia out there. Like this one, for example: There are currently an estimated 50 million people with dementia, and that’s estimated to increase to 131.5 million by 2050. Or how about this one: Dementia is the leading cause…
Connection and support for widows and widowers
Stitch members are an inspiring lot. From hosting events that help members learn a new language, to facilitating informal get-togethers that help the community stay socially connected, Stitchers are volunteering so much of their time to enriching the life of so many of their fellow…
It’s your time to shine Parramatta (and surrounding areas)!
Why hello there, Parramatta and surrounding suburbs If you live in the Parramatta Local Government Area, we’ve got great news for you. Stitch is being supported by Parramatta City Council in NSW, Australia to help grow the Stitch community across the 34 suburbs of this…
Building your Stitch network, one like-minded member at a time
With recent enhancements to the Members page, Stitch now provides an easy and convenient way for members to search for and connect with others in the community who share their interests. Let’s take a closer look at how that’s done. Simply search & connect The…
Connecting the global Stitch community around shared interests
Finding members who share your specific interests took a big step forward last week thanks to the enhancements made to the Groups section. Stitch now gives members the ability to not only create interest groups for people within their local area, but also their state…
Finding love 3000 miles away: The story of Richard & Anne
Despite living on opposite sides of the USA, Richard and Anne decided to connect on Stitch. Three years on, they’re now blissfully living together in New York. Enjoy their story below, written from each of their perspectives. Anne: “Too Bad We Live Far Apart” What…
Stitch members staying socially connected with virtual activities
Everyone knows that the coronavirus crisis has had an incredible impact on the ability of people to meet and socialize in person. This has had a profound impact on the Stitch Community. One of the most-loved aspects of Stitch is how it brings together members…
A force for good: The Stitch Community is now a not-for-profit charity
We’ve got some very important news to share. We had hoped to make this announcement a few weeks ago, but the COVID-19 crisis has naturally overwhelmed everything for us over the last two weeks (and if you’re interested, please read about how the community is…
Stitch & COVID-19: the community responds
I’ve spent the last several years building the Stitch Community to help improve the lives of our members around the world. For me personally, that makes the current coronavirus crisis feel especially heartbreaking. After all, the Stitch Community is exclusively for people over 50, and…
Volunteers making Stitch great
Stitch is built on the spirit of volunteering. That’s not always obvious — Stitch members who organize events and activities for other members are usually the ones having so much fun that it doesn’t seem like “volunteering”, but it is. They are volunteering their time…
Thank you for an incredible 2019
With 2019 now well and truly in the rearview mirror, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on what was accomplished last year, and to give thanks to all our members who positively contributed to the ongoing growth and success of the…
Working with local communities
It’s a growing movement Creating strong community connections in the face of today’s social challenges can be tough. Today there are many forces which strain the social fabric of society, increasingly leaving people feeling disconnected from each other and the communities in which they live.…