Glenwood YMCA hosts local seniors for speed dating
Thirty-six people showed up at the Glenwood Park YMCA for senior speed dating Friday morning. The five-minute conversations were followed by a mix and mingle where the seniors could get to know each other better.
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Participants were happy to get out for a chance to make new friends.
'I think people tend to be a little isolated as they get older, and really benefit when they can meet new people and that's exactly what we're doing. It's just more fun than I thought it would be!' said Susan Parry, who participated
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AARP reports that one-third of older adults report feeling lonely. Y officials said the event fits the organization's mission of developing a healthy mind, body and spirit.
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