A Montreal knitting group helps combat loneliness among seniors

A Montreal knitting group helps combat loneliness among seniors

January 18, 2025 5:12 pm EST.

“Being out and about, I think that's the secret to good health,” said Sally Rioux, member of Busy Bees, a knitting group that’s part of the Contactivity centre in Westmount, which facilitates community building for older adults. Erin Seize reports.

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