11 Summer Road Trip Tips

11 Summer Road Trip Tips

Posted on 06/13/2013 by | AARP California | Comments

California When we won a stay in a Montana cabin in a silent auction last fall, my husband Greg and I decided to make our vacation a road trip, something we’d never done together before. We left late last month and spent two full weeks on the road. It was absolutely incredible but we definitely learned a lot from the experience! I thought I’d share our best tips with our readers. 1) Prepare your ride. This is critical, whether you do …

L.A Kitchen founder Robert Eggers plans to add fresh produce to meals of low-income Angelenos. Photo by Rennie Solis

L.A. Kitchen Will Salvage Produce to Feed Angelenos

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

California | Health & Wellbeing | Local Resources By Laura Mecoy • Yolanda “Miss Liz” Lizarraga had lost one kidney to cancer, and the remaining one was functioning so poorly that she faced the prospect of spending three days a week undergoing dialysis. She could avoid that long-term fate only by improving her diet. With a limited budget and poor eyesight, the retired Los Angeles fourth-grade teacher could neither cook for herself nor afford dining out regularly. So she turned to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Lizarraga, 57, credits …

Patricia Pérez, member, AARP CA Executive Committee; partner , VPE Public Relations

Patricia Pérez Joins AARP’s California Executive Council

Posted on 05/29/2013 by | AARP California | Comments

California   As the newest member of AARP’s California Executive Council, Patricia Pérez is quick to answer why she joined this team of leadership volunteers that shapes and executes the organization’s statewide priorities: “Everything from employment opportunities, to encouraging outdoor activities, to philanthropy and volunteerism; so many things that have a personal value to me, is available through AARP.”   A native of El Paso, Texas, Patricia moved to California to attend UCLA. In addition to her work as a partner …

Tres Preguntas con Patricia Pérez

Posted on 05/22/2013 by | AARP California | Comments

About AARP | California | Volunteering Cuando le pregunta a Patricia Pérez por qué es parte de tantas organizaciones comunitarias, ella rápidamente responde que ella enfoca su trabajo voluntario en los temas que le importan más: las organizaciones no lucrativas, la creación de empleos, y el medio ambiente. Como el miembro más nuevo del Concilio Ejecutivo de AARP California, el equipo de líderes voluntarios que ayuda a dar forma y a ejecutar las prioridades estatales de la organización, ella tiene ideas para ayudar a mezclar estas …

AARP Volunteers Share Health Care Information

AARP Volunteers Share Health Care Information

Posted on 05/22/2013 by | AARP California | Comments

California | Health & Wellbeing | Volunteering AARP is committed to providing education and outreach on issues like health care and financial security. With 3.1 million AARP members in California, it would be impossible for us to be in every community. Fortunately, we have dedicated volunteers who participate in local events to share critical information with our members and the public. On Saturday, May 18th, two of our San Gabriel Valley volunteers, Mike Schutz and Ron Brillhart, joined Assemblymember Ed Chau for the 49th California State Assembly District …

Three Questions with Patricia Pérez

Three Questions with Patricia Pérez

Posted on 05/21/2013 by | AARP California | Comments

About AARP | California | Volunteering When you ask Patricia Pérez why she’s involved with so many community organizations, she’s quick to answer. She focuses her volunteer work on the issues that matter to her: non-profits, job creation, and the environment. As the newest member of AARP California’s Executive Council, the team of leadership volunteers that helps to shape and execute our organization’s statewide priorities, she has ideas to help blend the three into her service. It’s no surprise she’s an avid outdoorswoman who loves to …

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