TOMS RIVER – The need for companionship, love and intimacy doesn’t fade with age. Older adults can build new relationships with just a screen and a keyboard. The Ocean County Health Department will present “Connections Beyond Age: Embracing Online Dating and Sexual Health for Older Adults” at three Ocean County Library branches:

Manchester Branch – 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-760, 2 PM Monday, February 5. Register at https://bit.ly/OclDatingManchester.

Island Heights Branch – Summit and Central Avenues, (732) 270-6266, 2 PM Tuesday, February 15. Register at https://bit.ly/OclDatingIslHeights.

Stafford Branch – 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381, 2 PM Wednesday, February 14. Register at https://bit.ly/OclOnlineStafford.

This empowering, informative program is designed to introduce seniors to the world of dating apps, and to provide skills and confidence for navigating online dating platforms safely while maintaining sexual health and well-being.

Learn more about this free program at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events. For more information, contact or visit any participating OCL branch or call (732) 349-6200.

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