NO MORE ME, IT’S US. We’ve replaced our voice with our thumbs, our facial expressions with emojis, and our personal reactions are often reduced to a few ‘go-to’ pop-culture memes.

While the wide world of social media and connective technology continues to bring new blessings and possibilities to our lives, it also has frayed bonds and strained our human need for personal relationships.

This week, we will focus on finding new ways, and rediscovering old ways to RECONNECT with others.

CONNECT ACTIVITIES

• Call or video call a friend or family member you have lost touch with (bonus points if it’s someone you haven’t spoken to in a year or more)
• Buy some stamps, a pack of notecards and write a thank you to someone who has impacted your life
• Be a listener – intentionally engage with someone to actively understand their point of view and experience
• Connect with your friends at the Y
• Connect with your family, no tech/ tv for one night only engagement
• Connect with yourself, God, nature through a hike or trail walk. (Journal your experience!)

ONLINE OR AT HOME

• Five days with 30 minutes of physical activity
• Try our On-Demand fitness videos
• Try an online Live Fitness class
• Join our Workout of the Week (WOW)
• Join our ACCOUNTABILITY groups!

AT THE Y

• Group Exercise Class (Check the schedules: TORRINGTON  WINSTED  CANAAN)
• Fitness Center – 30 minutes
• Swim – 30 minutes

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

• Guided Winter Hiking/ Snow Shoe Series
• Run, walk, hike, bike… any activity you enjoy on your own or with family!

FAMILY FUN

• Fit Together 6-Week Virtual Series (Cooking & Fitness classes for kids)
• 15 minute walk to a playground and back
• Family Fitness videos
• 30 minutes of playing outside together
• Play a game of tag or hide and seek

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