January Take 5

Start the New Year Better Together

Happy New Year from Wider Circle! A new year is a great time for a fresh start. January is all about new energy, healthy habits, and trying new things. Whether you want to focus on your health, stay connected, or have more fun, we are here to support you. Let’s make this a happy and healthy year together.

Share Your Smile: The Power of Showing Up

January is a great time to give your hearing some extra care. Hearing exams are simple and can help catch small changes early. When you hear well, it is easier to enjoy conversations, laugh with friends, and feel confident in social settings.

Throughout the month, Wider Circle will host events focused on hearing health and other ways to support a happy, healthier life. These events are designed to help you learn, ask questions, and connect with others. Join an event near you and build meaningful connections along the way.

Start 2026 Strong with the Care You Need

A healthy year starts with having the right support. Access to healthcare, food, housing, and other resources can make a big difference in how you feel each day. When these basics are in place, it is easier to focus on living your best life. 

​Wider Circle makes it easy to find free, local support through our Resource Finder. It is simple to use and always free. If you need help getting started, just text “hello” to WIDER (94337), and we will help guide you to the resources you need.

Five-Minute Chair Stretch to Start Your Day

Looking for an easy way to feel better each day? Try this quick chair stretch. You can do it at home while watching TV or listening to music.

• Sit tall in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Take a slow, deep breath in.
• Raise your arms over your head as you breathe in.
• Lower your arms as you breathe out.
• Roll your shoulders forward 5 times.
• Roll your shoulders backward 5 times.
• Stretch one leg out in front of you and hold for a few seconds.
• Switch legs and repeat.
• Take one more deep breath and relax.

Small actions like this can help wake up your body, improve movement, and boost your mood as you start your day.

From Invitation to Belonging: How Linda Found Her Circle

LStories from the Circle share real moments from Wider Circle members who have found connection, support, and joy through our community. Linda’s story is one of those moments.

She came to Wider Circle looking for helpful health information. What she discovered was a community full of kindness, fun, and support. She made friends, stayed active, and gained confidence along the way. For Linda, Wider Circle is not just a program. It is a place that brings joy and connection to her everyday life.

More Chances to Connect Every Week

Wider Circle now hosts town halls every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, giving you more ways to learn, connect, and have fun. Join sessions like Easy, Budget-Friendly & Healthy Meal Prep Hacks, Beat the Burnout: Simple Stress Tools and Solutions, and interactive games like Health Myth Busters. 

​These national events are welcoming, engaging, and open to everyone. Start the year by joining a town hall and connecting with others from across the country.