WHYY: Bridging Blocks Program
WHAT IS BRIDGING BLOCKS?
Bridging Blocks is a community engagement initiative that brings people together on complex and often divisive issues to foster civic dialogue in supportive spaces. Bridging Blocks helps participants build the skills to engage thoughtfully across differing perspectives. One of their goals is to empower community members to become actively engaged in civic life and use their voice in shaping the future of their communities. Through this process, they aim to foster a sense of political awareness and empowerment.
Friends Village will host a program facilitated by WHYY on the second Thursday of every month starting in February with a new topic every month.
FEB 12TH: Blue Zones: Here in Bucks County? Can we make a difference?
There are places in the world where reaching 100 years old is not abnormal. Researchers have discovered the highest concentrations of centenarians are in five regions, including Europe, Latin America, the U.S. and Asia. Despite cultural differences and being a considerable distance apart, there are striking similarities among them all.
In the United States, the life expectancy in 2023 was 78.4 years, according to a CDC report. Globally, the average life expectancy is 73.5 years, according to 2024 data from the United Nations.
Is Bucks County equipped to become a Blue Zone? What can we do to make a difference?
Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero, Kimberly M. Permar, Executive Director of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP), and Rosemary Wuenschel, Chief of Staff, are scheduled to attend.
Second Thursday of Every Month
Beginning February 12th
10 am
Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Rd Newtown, PA 18940
Registration is required
Please register at least 48 hours in advance.