Friendly Connections

Friendly Connections Friendly Connections is a social engagement program serving baby boomers and aging older adults in l

Its Friendly Callers component connects isolated seniors with community volunteers, who make weekly phone calls and provide much-needed support and companionship. Meanwhile, the Friendly Visitors program matches homebound seniors with a volunteer, who visits their home on a weekly basis. Friendly Visitors is operated in partnership with the Greenwich Department of Social Services.

11/30/2011

Looking for a fun and easy volunteer opportunity? Consider being a BINGO caller with Friendly Connections. Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 2-3 p.m. We'll supply you the bingo set all you need to do is be available for one hour, once a week over the telephone and call bingo numbers. You can do this from our offices, your home, office or wherever you'd like! Please contact Rebecca at [email protected]

11/02/2011

Mark your calendars for our annual holiday party, Thursday December 8th at the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club, noon. We are looking for volunteers to help at the luncheon and meet some wonderful seniors. Please contact Rebecca at [email protected] if you can help.

09/07/2011

FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Have you been thinking about volunteering but haven’t find the right fit? Consider being a weekly teleconference call facilitator with Friendly Connections. We are looking for a volunteer to commit one hour each week (from Oct. 11th – Dec. 23rd) to lead a tabloids discussion group where you will get to talk all about all the gossip involving celebrities! This can be done from home, work or cell phone, we will work with your schedule. Contact: [email protected]

08/26/2011

Hurricane Irene is coming, do you have your supplies? Most seniors do not and will not be able to go to the store and get prepared. Help out a senior and pick up some supplies for those who are not able to prepare themselves. Family, friends, neighbors even strangers! The elderly face the biggest risk during a hurricane, we urge you to lend a hand. Stay safe everyone!

08/25/2011

Hello friends! Please check out News 12 Connecticut this evening after 5 p.m. as a story on Friendly Connections will run. Program Manager and Gerontologist Rebecca Lippel talks about how seniors can prepare for the upcoming hurricane Irene and a special teleconference call with program participants will be featured. Don’t forget to check on elderly friends, family and neighbors during such intense storms as what we are expecting!

08/09/2011

We’ve got a new opportunity perfect for you! We’re looking for volunteers who would like to visit a senior at Parsonage Cottage in Greenwich once a week and lead an in-person discussion/activity group once a month. This opportunity is perfect for anyone who is interested in working directly with seniors and making a real difference in their lives. Too many seniors are at risk and find themselves lonely with no visitors from friends or family. Contact: [email protected] or 203-323-3792

08/03/2011

Did you know that 1 in every 8 people are a senior citizens? That’s 12.9% of the population. Help to engage those individuals by volunteering with Friendly Connections. Contact us today to learn how! 203-323-3792 or [email protected]

07/22/2011

Summer is here in full force, check out this press release from the Town of Greenwich offering life saving tips to beat the heat along with a list of local cooling centers, stay hydrated and cool!

07/20/2011

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the newest issue of the Friendly Connector. This semester we have some exciting courses such as Transcendental Meditation, an in-depth look at the Miss. America pageant and a guided travel tour of Hawaii, Kenya and Tanzania. You won't want to miss these so register today before the courses fill up!

07/12/2011

During this intense heat please remember to check on your elderly family members, loved ones and neighbors. Many choose to not turn on their air conditioners fearing a high electric bill. This heat is deadly especially for an older adult who has a difficult time recognizing a disturbance in their internal temperature. Please check on them today and always!

07/06/2011

Care to do a good deed for a small group of home bound seniors? I'm looking for people to present a topic, hobby, professional discipline on an informal telephone conference call for clients of our program. We are open to any topic and will work with your schedule to set up a date and time for this one time, less than one hour group. Contact Rebecca at 203-323-3792 or [email protected]. The seniors thank you!

06/28/2011

Friendly Connections hosted its annual summer luncheon last week on a very rainy day but 60 of our clients and volunteers attended to celebrate with us. Check out our photos from the event!

Address

20 Bridge Street
Greenwich, CT
06830

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12033233792

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