- They meet, talk, share stories and create social friends with a cup of coffee. Men when they stop working, they loose most of their friends. And because men generally make friends through work, they get less opportunity to make new ones in retirement. They then tend to be alone and lonely.
- Men’s sheds are comfortable places where men can share about health issues in a safe environment. This is important because men do not like to talk about their health. Many go to see the doctor when it is too late.
- Men’s sheds become places where men are encouraged to take care of their health. They get check-ups and listen to specialists