Yea this is all spot on. We've noticed the same trends. Many people are feeling more and more isolated. It's turning up in the data everywhere. Loads of venues/bars struggling to get people in the door, and places that were once the cornerstone of a healthy village are starting to shut down completely.
RE: Ever-growing Community. A shared experience can pull someone back from the edge of loneliness. It can remind you: you are not alone.