One is the loneliest number. Social relationships are important to quality of life across one’s lifespan, and can bestow life with meaning, purpose, and a general sense of well-being. Now, the latest National Poll on Healthy Aging finds that one in three seniors are lonely.

Luckily, Chandler Parks & Recreation is partnering with other like-minded organizations to create resources that help our 50-plus community build the social connections they need to thrive. Through a new partnership with televëda – a Phoenix-based company that offers live online wellness, educational and recreational programs – Chandler is the first municipality to offer online wellness classes aimed at combating social isolation in older adults.