AldreKontakt, an organisation which has taken the simple concept of Contact the Elderly to Sweden, has now launched its second group in Stockholm.
Therese Karlsson was asked to research services for lonely older people and came across Contact the Elderly in June 2008. In October last year they launched the first group and is going from strenght to strenght.
About the second group launch Therese says: "Christine Johansson is doing a splendid job as group leader, coordinating the group and together with the drivers they make it possible for 6 older ladies to meet once a month from here on.
The guests are very happy to have gotten this chance to come out and make new friends, and are greatful to all the hosts for inviting them to their homes.
For the first outing the group went to Djursholm, a residential district 15 min outside the city, and was welcomed by Sophia Nybell and her family.
It was a typically rainy November day and everyone was glad to come inside and sit near the open fire in the living room.
Delicious sandwiches were served, many cups of coffee and tea were poured and the cat Felicia enjoyed all the attention. The two hours went by fast with chat and laughter and they all look forward to seeing each other soon again."
About the second group launch Therese says: "Christine Johansson is doing a splendid job as group leader, coordinating the group and together with the drivers they make it possible for 6 older ladies to meet once a month from here on.
The guests are very happy to have gotten this chance to come out and make new friends, and are greatful to all the hosts for inviting them to their homes.
For the first outing the group went to Djursholm, a residential district 15 min outside the city, and was welcomed by Sophia Nybell and her family.
It was a typically rainy November day and everyone was glad to come inside and sit near the open fire in the living room.
Delicious sandwiches were served, many cups of coffee and tea were poured and the cat Felicia enjoyed all the attention. The two hours went by fast with chat and laughter and they all look forward to seeing each other soon again."
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