Child-eldest, a unique bond
The child-elderly bond is precious. Whether it’s the grandparents of these young people, but also complete strangers who, as they meet, will become important figures for them. And vice versa. Such links are possible thanks to child-elder pairings offered by various organizations in a few places. Due to the current health situation, rather than in-person visits, these may be virtual meetings or exchanged letters.
Similarly, volunteer-senior pairings are offered through local resources and organizations, such as Les Petits Frères and Contact-Aînés.
See people, beautiful things, interact
It is often through shared tastes, interests and activities that friendly ties are created. Cultural outings can lead to interesting encounters. Or at the very least, we go out, we see people, we are no longer alone and we immerse ourselves in what makes us vibrate. For example: an outing to a museum, the theatre, a concert, a comedy or dance show.
Signing up for a course, a workshop, also opens the door to coming out of your shell and finding yourself in a nice group. Creative, culinary, language, computer workshops, fitness classes, yoga, walking clubs, bird watching, pétanque, the choices are many. We look at the offer of his municipality or the courses offered by organizations, small and medium-sized businesses.
Do you want to interact within a group where discussion is encouraged? Book clubs, poetry clubs and philosophical circles are ideal. Finally, joining the members of a community garden is another — and very pleasant — initiative to meet people while enjoying the great outdoors and doing something beneficial for the planet.
Find a soul mate or a companion
For those who are looking for a soul mate or simply a person with whom to share common activities, dating clubs are among the most current avenues explored. We then make sure to opt for a serious site/club, we ask all the questions that concern us and we respect the safety rules of the first meetings to the letter.
Reinforcement organizations for the most isolated
Moreover, for people who are marginalized, have little, no or no contact with others, for various reasons, it is good to know that there are resources to promote reconnection with those around them. For example, Centraide, which offers various possible solutions in partnership with community organizations, in almost every region of Quebec. Other organizations also make this link.
Also, the telephone listening centers, present in many regions, are very useful tools for confiding in a professional and finding solutions to isolation.
