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The Connecticut Age Well Collaborative is a statewide, cross-sector initiative that fosters aging, dementia and disability-inclusive communities.

06/04/2026

Are there local gems that make your community a great place to age well? Now is the time to nominate them for Age Well Across Connecticut!

Our community-nominated list celebrates places and programs that make our state more age-inclusive — from the best accessible attractions, to the most welcoming local businesses, to the most inspiring programs and initiatives.

Nominations for our 2026 list close on June 30. Nominating can take under 5 minutes, and you can submit as many as you like. Get started at https://tinyurl.com/546zuekt

06/03/2026

It's awesome to see how the community poster campaign that we helped the West Hartford Community Leaders Fellows get started has grown! New light pole banners featuring photos of community members are now up around town, promoting a positive narrative about growing up and growing older in West Hartford.

05/28/2026

Save the date! On September 15, we're hosting the first-ever AgeWellFest at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Wethersfield. It's a two-part learning, networking, and celebration opportunity for every Connecticut community, with a public celebration of our 2026 Wellspring Award winners at 5:00 pm and a more intimate gathering at 1:30 pm for Community Leaders Fellows — present, past, potential future, and curious.

More details coming soon — stay tuned!

05/21/2026

Is there a hidden gem in your community that's making it a great place to age well? Inquiring minds want to know! Spread the word about your favorite age-inclusive places and programs by nominating them for Age Well Across Connecticut. Nominations for our 2026 list are due by June 30.

Your comments inspire visitors to check out places that are new to them — one nominator made The Next Chapter in West Hartford sound so cool, our team took a field trip to shop there!

"A great used bookstore! This shop is part of West Hartford Public Schools, developed to address the ongoing educational, vocational, social and communication needs of young adults with disabilities. It offers an incredible selection at great prices, ranging from preschool to adult — every year, I buy a stack of their $2 Birthday Book gift certificates as gifts!"

Nominating can take under 5 minutes, and you can submit as many as you like. Get started at https://tinyurl.com/546zuekt

05/19/2026

There's still time to register for our next — join us at LiveWell in Southington on Monday, June 1, from 1:30 to 4 pm.

In this session tailored specifically to municipal and nonprofit leaders, we'll explore how ageism impacts our lives and communities — and how you can build relationships within your community to work toward meaningful change. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/22pbusxb

05/18/2026

Last week, we met with the 2026 Community Leaders Fellows from Avon and Wethersfield for our second in-person workshop of the program. This session focused on designing a project that Community and Municipal Fellows will collaborate on over the summer — and the ideas were flying! We're so excited to watch these projects unfold over the coming months.

05/14/2026

Did you miss it? We hosted an inspiring yesterday, all about cultivating inclusivity in your community with panelists from two Age Well Across Connecticut local picks — the Gathering Place Cafe at Livewell and the Ahrens Respite Program at the Milford Senior Center.

If you couldn't make it, never fear! It's now available to stream on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/tfVbEGXIO5s. (Btw, you'll find our previous webinars there, too, if you'd like to revisit sessions or check out any that you missed. Find them all at https://www.youtube.com//playlists)

05/11/2026

Last call! The final of our 2025-26 Age Well Academy is this Wednesday, May 13. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/2ptwaukp

We have an inspiring session planned, all about how you can cultivate inclusivity in your community, with examples drawn from our Age Well Across Connecticut local picks. What makes these places special, welcoming, and inclusive? How can your community emulate those qualities? And how can you catalyze visitors by lifting up the fabulous things that are already happening in your community? Join us to find out!

05/08/2026

Yesterday, we traveled to Point32Health Foundation in Canton, MA, to attend their yearly network meeting. The day was such a gift — an opportunity to connect with our counterparts in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to share inspiration, experiences, and lessons learned as we work to foster inclusive communities where we all can age well. Thank you to Point32Health Foundation for convening the meeting and for your sustaining support.

05/07/2026

Have you registered for our next ? We're gathering at LiveWell in Southington on Monday, June 1, from 1:30 to 4 pm — come join us!

Through facilitated conversation, we'll explore how ageism impacts our lives and communities — and how you can build relationships within your community to work toward meaningful change. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/22pbusxb

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