Connecticut Age Well Collaborative

10/15/2026

It's always inspiring to see the work that our partners across New England are doing to advance age-friendly initiatives.

Last year, Massachusetts released ReiMAgine Aging 2030, the Commonwealth’s age- and dementia-friendly state plan, providing a shared vision and framework for action through 2030. Now, an interactive website makes it easier than ever to explore the vision behind this work and the progress they have made. Check it out at https://tinyurl.com/w9epy3x4

10/13/2026

Love, love, LOVE seeing our local picks flaunting their signs! Thank you to 2026 pick Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for sharing this gorgeous photo. 💚💙❤️

If you're planning an age-friendly adventure this fall, consider adding The Wadsworth to your itinerary — they're open to all, Wednesday through Sunday.

Thank you to our community for nominating us to be a local pick on the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative 's 2026 statewide tour! 💕

Along with more than 20 other places and programs on this year’s list, we’re working to make Connecticut a place where everyone can .

Find more local picks – and make plans to visit a few! – at https://ctagewell.org/acrossct.

10/09/2026

Today is Ageism Awareness Day — and if you're committed to ending ageism in your community, we invite you to join the Age Well Network!

The Age Well Network is an opportunity to gather virtually with others who are engaged in challenging ageism and making Connecticut communities more livable. It's your space to talk about what’s hard... and share your successes, too. In return, you’ll receive coaching, feedback, and celebration from the Collaborative and your peers in this work.

Our first Network meeting in September was a fantastic conversation — join us for the next one at 12 noon on November 9. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/yc7jjb5w

10/07/2026

It's always a joy to attend Aging CT's annual Aging & Disability Summit — so much inspiration and learning from leaders across the state who are fostering communities where everyone can thrive. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello!

10/06/2026

Join the AARP Age-Friendly Network at 3 pm on October 13 for their next — From Barriers to Belonging: Age-Friendly Approaches to Housing. They'll explore how age-friendly communities are addressing housing challenges like affordability and accessibility and share examples of how initiatives are transforming barriers into opportunities.

Can't make it on October 13? All registrants will receive a link to stream the recording after the event. Register at https://events.aarp.org/wg4O3E

Looking to register with a different email address? Please logout and create an account or log in to a different AARP account.

10/01/2026

We're so excited to announce Age Well Across CT 2026!

This is our third community-nominated list of inclusive, accessible places and programs that support aging well in Connecticut, and it features over 20 new local gems. We invite you to get out and explore the list this fall — and all year round. Check it out at https://ctagewellcollaborative.org/acrossct/

If you go, let us know! Share your visit with the hashtag . We'll also be sharing photos from this year's picks and from our own visits — watch this space!

09/30/2026

We recently had the gift of attending the Greater Hartford Civility Summit, organized by the Capitol Region Council of Governments - CRCOG. It was a terrific conversation about claiming our dignity — with respect to all. Now THAT's aging well.

09/29/2026

We believe strongly in the power of creative expression -- it's essential to thriving at every age. If you’re an artist, educator, or administrator who wants to learn more about integrating creativity into programming and services for older adults, Lifetime Arts, Inc. is offering two more sessions of their Creative Aging Foundations training this year, in October and November. Register by September 30 to save 20% with the code CREATEWELL.

What is Creative Aging? Creative aging is the practice of using artistic and creative engagement to enhance well-being, boost physical […]

09/22/2026

You're ready. You've committed to making your community more age-inclusive. Here's the good news — you don't have to do it alone. Join the Age Well Network!

The Age Well Network is a regularly scheduled opportunity to gather with others who are interested and engaged in challenging ageism and making Connecticut communities more livable. The format will be open. This is your space to talk about what’s hard — and share your successes, too. In return, you’ll receive support, coaching, feedback, and celebration from the Collaborative and your peers in this work.

Our first session is next Tuesday, September 29, from 12 to 1 pm. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/yc7jjb5w

09/21/2026

AgeWellFest was almost a week ago — and we STILL can't stop smiling! From the bridge-building and fellowship of AgeWellFest: Connection to the joy and recognition of AgeWellFest: Celebration, it was an incredible event all the way through. Everything we hoped for and more.

If you couldn't make it, we've shared some photos here. And plan to join us next year for AgeWellFest 2027!