Pillars 6–9 — Wine at 5, Belong, Loved Ones First, and Right Tribe — all revolve around relationships. The longest-lived people surround themselves with friends and family who support healthy habits.

Kerrville already has the foundation: church groups, service clubs, neighborhood porch gatherings, and events along the river. These are exactly the kinds of “tribes” that reinforce positive behaviors.

The four social Power 9 pillars in action

• Wine at 5 → Moderate social drinking with friends (think a glass of Texas wine on the porch).
• Belong → Faith-based or community groups.
• Loved Ones First → Keeping family close and involved.
• Right Tribe → Choosing friends who encourage walking, eating vegetables, and laughing often.

Local opportunities

• Join a weekly walking club on the Guadalupe River Trail
• Attend free community concerts or farmers-market evenings
• Host a neighborhood “Power 9 potluck” (mostly plants, of course!)

Official Blue Zones research on social connections: bluezones.com.