If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST
Zoom
Online Event
Phone:
877-926-8300
Contact:
AARP TX
Email:
txaarp@aarp.org
This event is part of AARP's Nationwide Virtual Community Center.
Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.
About the Event
People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:
- How to better understand your loneliness
- The important difference between isolation and solitude
- Practical suggestions for reclaiming community
- How to build meaningful connections that suit you
The presentation is based on If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
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In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! 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In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection</title> <meta name="page_title" content="If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.About the Event People the world" name="description"/> <meta content="You, re, Lonely, Finding, Your, Way, Connection" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/virtual-aarp-tx-if-youre-lonely-finding-your-way-austin-tx-12122024-g6n28mzb9tf.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-if-youre-lonely-finding-your-way-austin-tx-12122024-g6n28mzb9tf.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-12-12"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection</title> <meta name="page_title" content="If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.About the Event People the world" name="description"/> <meta content="You, re, Lonely, Finding, Your, Way, Connection" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/virtual-aarp-tx-if-youre-lonely-finding-your-way-austin-tx-12122024-g6n28mzb9tf.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-if-youre-lonely-finding-your-way-austin-tx-12122024-g6n28mzb9tf.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-12-12"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-az-you-are-not-alone-senior-christmas-event-goodyear-az-121224-23ny4tv5nxj.html" 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> If You're Lonely - Finding Your Way to Connection </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Dec 12, 2024<br>From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP TX </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:txaarp@aarp.org"> txaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cultivating companionship and reviving your hope when you’re experiencing loneliness are not only possible but essential.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">People the world over are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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In the U.S., 1 in 5 of us report feeling lonely, and almost half of older adults are lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness hurts, and it can lead to depression, addiction, physical problems and other harmful consequences. You deserve connection! This webinar will help you learn:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to better understand your loneliness </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The important difference between isolation and solitude </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Practical suggestions for reclaiming community </span> </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">How to build meaningful connections that suit you</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">The presentation is based on <span style="font-style: italic;">If You’re Lonely: Finding Your Way</span>, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the </span><a href="https://www.centerforloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: inherit;">Center for Loss and Life Transition</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"> and a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/556f93f4-37d3-4b1b-813f-9eea471fa93a/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="556F93F4-37D3-4B1B-813F-9EEA471FA93A" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-IF_YOURE_LONELY_FINDING_YOUR_WAY_TO_CONNECTION" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/G6N28MZB9TF?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675b04c7183f7-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675b04c7183f7-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/we-need-to-talk-virtual-seminar-121224-f6ns3npl4m7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AGING-AND-DRIVING-WE-NEED-TO-TALK-VIRTUAL-SEMINAR">Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how you can 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOU-ARE-NOT-ALONE-SENIOR-CHRISTMAS-EVENT">You Are Not Alone Senior Christmas Event</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP Arizona volunteers will be hosting our resource table and participating in this event specifically for seniors in an effort to circumvent isolation during the holiday season.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Refinery Christian Church, Goodyear, AZ </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/B2F7FFF532844A7EA398049149A52D42/962ecb4cd7a943fca2ddc05b70e14257.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tele-town-hall-ai-scams-family-ties-and-tough-talks-jkntmqlj9ps.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TELETOWN-HALL-AI-SCAMS-FAMILY-TIES-AND-TOUGH-TALKS">Tele-Town Hall: AI Scams, Family Ties and Tough Talks</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join our free Tele-Town Hall to explore artificial intelligence-driven phone scams and the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon 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