Third Thursdays | Conquering Social Isolation & Loneliness
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 6pm - 8pm
Location
Lia's Restaurant
4435 Willard Avenue
Details
Join us for our September Third Thursday event, "Combating Social Isolation & Loneliness," where we tackle a topic that deeply impacts many of us. Whether you are experiencing it yourself or supporting someone who is, social isolation and loneliness are significant challenges in our increasingly disconnected world.
Our diverse panel of experts includes therapists, students, book club organizers, and community advocates, all dedicated to fostering connection and support. They will share insights, strategies, and resources to help us navigate these feelings and strengthen our community bonds.
Let’s put our phones down and come together to build more meaningful connections with our neighbors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and grow with others who understand and care.
Find helpful resources from our panelists in this PDF.
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Lia’s Restaurant, 4435 Willard Avenue
Panelists:
Dr. Allison Sibley (Moderator)
LICSW Director & Psychotherapist at The Sibley Group
Kimberly C. Driggins
Executive Director of Washington Housing Conservancy
Washington Housing Conservancy
Shannon Vyvijal, MPP
Communications & Programming Coordinator for The Foundation for Social Connection
Foundation for Social Connection
Logan Moran
Student at BCC High School
Liza Achilles
Writer and Lead Organizer of the Silent Book Club of Rockville
lizaachilles.com | Silent Book Club of Rockville
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The Third Thursday series continues this fall:
Gather with friends each third Thursday to learn and engage with a new topic, skill, or friend. The Friendship Heights Alliance presents a FUN new monthly series on the Third Thursdays of the month, a lively discussion on a variety of topics! Each event will take place from 6-8 pm in a different location around the neighborhood, and be sure to engage your mind, heart, or hands. The event, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages will be free. Mark your calendars for the dates below. Details on the later events will be announced soon.
October 17: Real Life AI
November 21: Food Stories: Unique Thanksgiving Ideas & Cooking Demo