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CANE-ACIIE @cane-aciie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🌎 On October 1, we invite you to join @ Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and her team for the launch of Through Their Lens: The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults' Mental Health. 💡 Learn more and join the conversation: conta.cc/4xYESy5

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 23/09/2026

🎓️ We're excited to be speaking in one of the modules of @forestry.ubc.ca's Climate Action & Community Engagement Micro-Certificate – an online "train the trainers" program for empowering people on local climate solutions and preparedness. 🔗 Learn more (registration closes Oct 2!): buff.ly/WEN4dpb

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 16/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for this webinar hosted by @bcnpha.bsky.social, presented with Gorge View Society and @mountpleasantnh.bsky.social! We'll be sharing our Connect & Prepare program, and how it helps housing providers build stronger, more connected communities while enhancing emergency preparedness.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 22/07/2026

We're thrilled to see our Connect & Prepare and Neighbours Helping Neighbours programs featured in this guide from @iclei-canada.bsky.social!

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 30/06/2026

The #CRDConnectionInAction campaign has come to a close! A huge thank you to our partner organizations and everyone who organized a gathering, attended an event, or took one small step toward knowing their community better. 📖 Read our campaign wrap-up: buff.ly/BvOiDtB

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Connection in Action: What we built together

Reflecting on six weeks of exciting events, gatherings, and neighbourly action across the Capital Region.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 30/06/2026

Paul was new to the Island and wanted to connect with other dads at his kids' jiu jitsu class. So he invited a few to the playground. "It was wonderful and fascinating to hear about the other dads' personal interests and projects." 📖 Read Paul's story: buff.ly/wthVINS #CRDConnectionInAction

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From jiu jitsu sidelines to playground party: A Connection in Action story from Paul

An impromptu invitation turned familiar faces into friends.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 26/06/2026

What if finding your community was as easy as showing up to a fair? Aimee's group is planning a low-pressure "club day" where residents can browse local groups, volunteer opportunities, and support services. 📖 Read Aimee's story: buff.ly/XQjxIxw #CRDConnectionInAction

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A community fair for finding your people: A Connection in Action story from Aimee

Designing a low-pressure space where people can make new connections.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 25/06/2026

Susana hosted a few potlucks when she moved in. Her neighbours exchanged numbers. Then keys. When a flood hit while she was away, they let themselves in and saved her belongings. "All this would not have happened without those potlucks." 📖 Read her story: buff.ly/lD4U9VM #CRDConnectionInAction

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Lucky potlucks: A Connection in Action story from Susana

A few shared meals grew into a building-wide network of support.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 24/06/2026

Andrea just moved in a few months ago. Since then: a borrowed wrench, childcare from upstairs neighbours, and eggs and a tomato plant from a neighbour's mom. "All of these gestures have made me feel really welcomed." 📖 Read her story: buff.ly/ss6mZkt #CRDConnectionInAction

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Thanks for making me feel welcome: A Connection in Action story from Andrea

Small acts of kindness turned a new address into a real community.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 23/06/2026

When Martin slipped in his bathroom and couldn't get up, it was his next-door neighbour who came to the rescue — climbing a ladder, calling an ambulance, and packing his bag. "Knowing and trusting each other already was a major help." 📖 Read Martin's story: buff.ly/Vnu63lv #CRDConnectionInAction

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Saved by a neighbour: A Connection in Action story from Martin

When a fall left Martin in need of help, a trusted neighbour made all the difference.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 22/06/2026

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek may be over, but the stories are just beginning. Have you done something to connect with your community? Big or small, we want to hear about it. ✍️ Share your story: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50601475/Connection-in-Action-Story-Submission-Form #CRDConnectionInAction

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 21/06/2026

Could a one-hour chat with a stranger change your week? 💬 More than 700 people in Victoria have found out through West Coast Speaks' Meet a Stranger program. ➡️ Meet West Coast Speaks Health Society: buff.ly/IQp7lL0 #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Connection in Action profile: West Coast Speaks

Making conversation feel possible.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 20/06/2026

What do a 10-year-old and a 110-year-old have to say to each other? Plenty. ✉️ Over 3,000 letters and counting through Victoria Literacy Connection's Intergenerational Pen Pal Club. ➡️ Meet Victoria Literacy Connection: buff.ly/8CeSZRw #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Connection in Action profile: Victoria Literacy Connection

Letters that cross generations.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 19/06/2026

Want to host something to bring people together, but not sure where to start? 🗺️ West Coast Speaks' Meet a Stranger guide walks you through hosting an event that pairs people for one-on-one conversations: buff.ly/ohvyJgx #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Two people sit face-to-face in chairs, engaged in conversation at a West Coast Speaks "Meet a Stranger" event. In the background, other pairs of participants do the same in a community hall setting.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 19/06/2026

What if making a new friend was as easy as showing up? 🌿 Gatherly turns walks, craft nights, and book clubs into low-pressure spaces where connection happens naturally. ➡️ Meet Gatherly: buff.ly/NXv580E #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Connection in Action profile: Gatherly

Building friendship, one gathering at a time.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 18/06/2026

Has someone done something recently, or in the past, that made you feel connected? It could be a neighbour who stopped to chat, a colleague who checked in, or a stranger who held the door and smiled. 👇 Share your story in the replies. #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 18/06/2026

Aging doesn't have to mean growing apart. 🏡 Luther Court Society brings people of all ages together through intergenerational housing, health services, and a weekly Craft and Connect drop-in. ➡️ Meet Luther Court Society: buff.ly/wEzZpmt #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Connection in Action profile: Luther Court Society

Making aging less lonely for everyone.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 17/06/2026

@heyneighbourcollective.ca has compiled a rich set of resources for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, with tools and guides for residents, housing operators, community organizations, and local governments looking to build more connected, resilient communities. Check it out! #CRDConnectionInAction

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 17/06/2026

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) brings urban Indigenous people together through over 75 programs, on everything from education to arts & culture to a Community Soup Lunch open to all. ➡️ Meet VNFC: buff.ly/xVZIocB #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Connection in Action profile: Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Sharing burdens, celebrating together.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 16/06/2026

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15–21) is here, and there are events happening across the Capital Region! 🎉 From community meals to board game socials, there’s something for everyone. ➡️ Find an event near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week! Join an event near you: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction. Capital Region Connection in Action is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Hey Neighbour Collective @heyneighbourcollective.ca · 15/06/2026

Temps are on the rise, and while we hope you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy some restful time outdoors, we also want you to stay cool & connected! In collab w/ our partner, @resilientneighbourhoods.ca, we've compiled resources to do just that.🧊 www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2024/07/prep...

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 12/06/2026

Looking for ideas to build neighbourhood connection? The #CRDConnectionInAction kickoff workshop produced dozens of low-barrier ways to get started. 📝 Here are their best ideas, so you can find something that fits your time and interests: buff.ly/bSIHA3w

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 11/06/2026

🗓️ #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15–21) is next week! ⭐️ Across the Capital Region, events are happening all week long, from walking groups to ice cream socials. ➡️ Check the calendar and find an event near you to attend: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

Loneliness Awareness Week: June 15 – 21, 2026. Find events near you: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction. Capital Region Connection in Action is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 10/06/2026

You don't need a title or a budget to be a connector, just a willingness to bring people together. 🤝 Marmalade Trust's How to Be a Connector guide shares practical tips for creating safe, inclusive spaces so everyone feels they belong: marmaladetrust.org/be-a-connector #CRDConnectionInAction

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How to be a connector | Marmalade Trust

Marmalade founder, Amy Perrin, talks about the power of being a ‘connector’ and how we can all play our part in creating a sense of belonging in our relationships, workplaces, communities and the…

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 08/06/2026

Canadians who trust most of their neighbours are nearly twice as likely to feel a strong sense of belonging in their community. 💡 Ready to build that trust? Here are some ideas to spark new social connections: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/simple-ways-to-ignite-new-connections #CRDConnectionInAction

Among Canadians who trust most of their neighbours, 60% report high life satisfaction and 67% report a strong sense of meaning and purpose. Source: Statistics Canada, 2023. Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction. Website: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Capital Region Connection in Action is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 04/06/2026

It’s #BCSeniorsWeek, a moment to celebrate the role older adults play in building connection and belonging. 🤝 Want to start or deepen a new connection this week? Check out these ideas from GenWell: genwellweekend.org/ideas #CRDConnectionInAction

BC Seniors’ Week: June 1 – 7, 2026. Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction. Website: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Capital Region Connection in Action is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 04/06/2026

Loneliness Awareness Week is two weeks away: June 15–21. You still have time to plan something – it doesn't have to be big. Make it official by sharing what you're committing to: buff.ly/i9KL7r0 #CRDConnectionInAction

Loneliness Awareness Week is approaching: June 15 – 21, 2026. Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction. Website: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Capital Region Connection in Action is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 01/06/2026

Today is National #IntergenerationalDay, a great reminder that connection gets stronger when we neighbours of all ages gather together. 🌱 Share what kind of gathering you’re planning or find one happening near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction #IGDay

Ideas for Gathering Your Neighbours:
- Potluck dinner
- Coffee salon
- Skills swap
- Walking group
- Canning or preserving night
- Book or film club
- Seasonal celebration
- Buddy outing

Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction
Website: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction

Funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 31/05/2026

🛟 In past Canadian disasters, neighbours provided most of the immediate help. Knowing your community isn't only nice, it could be lifesaving. 🤝 Here's how to start building those connections: buff.ly/Yn3TItu #CRDConnectionInAction

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Simple actions to get connected and prepared

A free resource offering a practical menu of low-barrier ways to strengthen ties with the people who live closest to you.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 30/05/2026

You don't need a budget or a big plan to build a stronger neighbourhood. You just need a few minutes. Small acts of sharing and mutual support are how trust is built, one gesture at a time. This week, try one small neighbourly act and share what you did using #CRDConnectionInAction.

5 Tiny Acts That Build Big Connections:
- Bring in a neighbour's parcel or mail
- Share some fresh fruit produce, seeds for a garden, or a home-cooked dish
- Offer to lend a tool or piece of equipment
- Leave a friendly note for a new neighbour
- Ask: "Can I pick anything up for you?"

Hashtag: #CRDConnectionInAction
Website: tinyurl.com/connectioninaction

Funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 28/05/2026

📣 Loneliness Awareness Week is three weeks away: June 15–21! 🌟 Across the Capital Region, people are coming together through events and activities both big and small. ➡️ Share what you're planning or find something near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

Promotional graphic for Loneliness Awareness Week, June 15–21, 2026. Includes the URL tinyurl.com/connectioninaction and two illustrated figures in conversation. Capital Region Connection in Action is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 27/05/2026

Social connection isn't just good for the soul; it's also good for the body. 💡 Want ideas for starting conversations and building neighbourly trust? The Hey Neighbour Recipe Book is a great place to start: vancouver.ca/files/cov/he... #CRDConnectionInAction

Infographic titled "Health Impacts of Social Isolation" showing an illustrated older man with glasses and a white mustache surrounded by five risk statistics: 50% risk of early death; 50% risk of dementia; 32% risk of stroke; 2x risk of Type 2 Diabetes; 29% risk of heart attack. Source: Genwell. Hashtag CRDConnectionInAction, tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Infographic titled "Benefits of Social Connection" showing an illustrated older man with glasses and a white mustache surrounded by six benefit labels: Single greatest contributor to happiness; Reduces anxiety and depression; Strengthens self-confidence; Strengthens the immune system; Builds resilience; Greatest preventative action to avoid depression. Source: Genwell. Hashtag CRDConnectionInAction, tinyurl.com/connectioninaction. Funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 24/05/2026

An older neighbour, family member, or friend might need connection more than you know. This week: make a call, plan a visit, or invite them along for something simple. One conversation can make a real difference. 🌱 What action are you planning to take? #CRDConnectionInAction

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 21/05/2026

Most of us want to know our neighbours better, but sometimes just don't know how to start. Here are five small ways to open the door to connecting with our neighbours – awkwardness not necessary (but it’s okay!). #CRDConnectionInAction

5 Simple Ways to Connect with a Neighbour:
1. Learn their name, and use it
2. Make eye contact and smile in shared spaces
3. Leave a welcome note for a new neighbour
4. Offer a small act of kindness (hold the door, bring in a parcel)
5. Ask a simple question you’re genuinely interested in, like "How long have you lived here?"

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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods @resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 19/05/2026

Loneliness is a quiet crisis. Connection is the cure, and it lives next door. Join in with us for Connection in Action, a Capital Region campaign running now through Loneliness Awareness Week, June 15-21. Learn more and sign up: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

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