Walk Details: Tue. November 10, 2026 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location: Bell Park (Meet at Science North Outdoor Patio) – 100 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, ON P3E 5S9 (Bell Park (Meet at Science North Outdoor Patio))

We all know that spending time with people we care about feels good — but the research is revealing that it is doing something far more powerful than that. Studies now show that chronic loneliness carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and that strong social bonds are one of the most consistent predictors of a long, healthy life across cultures worldwide. This talk is about why connection is not just a nice-to-have — it is one of the most evidence-backed things you can do for your health. And the good news is that it does not require a dramatic life overhaul. It starts with a conversation, a shared meal, a walk with a neighbour.