Mary Howe, co-founder of Village Santa Cruz County, responds to a recent Lookout op-ed about making female friends after 50 by highlighting the nonprofit’s work to combat loneliness among older adults. Founded in 2017, the membership-based group connects seniors through small social gatherings, educational programs and volunteer support in navigating life’s crises and remaining independent longer. The organization is part of the national Village to Village Network movement and currently serves more than 70 members locally. A public workshop on planning for medical crises will be held May 18 at the Aptos Branch Library.
