AARP Eye Center
AARP Connecticut is out in the community, sharing information on a wide variety of topics. Our dedicated team of trained volunteers offers these programs at the invitation of many different communities and organizations throughout the state. The events are open to the public, and while some require registration others do not. For questions, contact AARP Connecticut Community Outreach Director Erica Michalowski at 860-548-3163 or emichalowski@aarp.org.
AARP Fraud Watch Network
The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides information about protecting youa nd your family against scams, ID theft, and fraud. Sign up for free Watchdog Alerts to stay updated on con artists’ latest tricks, and learn what to do if you’ve been victimized.
WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 2016
TIME: noon
WHERE: Friends of Rockville/Vernon Library, 52 Union St, Vernon, CT 06066
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 15, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, 2016
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Burlington Public Library, 34 Library Lane, Burlington, CT 06013
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Monday, March 28, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St., Trumbull, CT 06611
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Friday, April 1, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Three Rivers Community College, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: UConn Stamford Campus, 1 University Place, Stamford, CT 06901
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2016
TIME: 10 a.m.
WHERE: South Windsor Senior Center (Charles N. Enes Community Center), 150 Nevers Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Scam Jam on Sunday, May 15, 2016
TIME: 3 p.m.
WHERE: New Britain High School, Lecture Hall, 110 Mill St., New Britain, CT 06051
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Lunch and Learn at Wethersfield Senior Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield, CT 06109
RSVP: Registration is required; please call Lisa Galipo at 860-721-2979
WHEN: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
TIME: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
Life Reimagined
The AARP Life Reimagined program helps you find your "What's next?" in life through fun and insightful Life Reimagined Checkups, which are 90 minutes. Find out how to live your best life filled with real possibilities by attending a checkup.
WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2016
TIME: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Vernon Senior Center, 26 Park Place, Vernon, CT
RSVP: Registration is required. Register by calling Sela Saunders at 860-870-3593.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
TIME: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Avenue, Milford CT 06460
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2016
TIME: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm St., Enfield CT 06082
RSVP: Registration is required.
WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2016
TIME: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Clinton Town Hall Annex, 48 East Main St., Community Room (first floor), Clinton, CT 06413
RSVP: Registration is required as seating is limited. To register call Cheryl Church at 860-669-7347. For questions, email cchurch@clintonct.org.
WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2016
TIME: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Arden Courts Farmington, 45 South Road, Farmington, CT 06032
RSVP: Registration is required as seating is limited. To register call Renee Michaud at 860-677-4060 or email Farmington@arden-courts.com.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
TIME: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Stonington Lodge #26, hosted at Fairview Nursing Home Auditorium, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT 06340
RSVP: Registration is required as seating is limited. To register call Kim D. at 860-608-7216.
Living Longer, Living Smarter
The AARP Living Longer, Living Smarter program is designed to help women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s take steps today so they will be adequately prepared for a safe, healthy, and secure tomorrow.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
TIME: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Road, Cromwell, CT 0641
RSVP: Registration is required. Register by contacting Cindy Harrigan at 860-854-6603 or clharrigan@covenantretirement.org.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2016
TIME: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Arden Courts Avon, 100 Fisher Drive, Avon, CT 06001
RSVP: Registration is required. Register by contacting Macil Stang at 860-678-7500 or avon@arden-courts.com.
The AARP Road to Livability program helps people age 50-plus assess and compare “what they have” with “what they will need” in the future regarding their home, car, and community. Road to Livability combines AARP HomeFit, CarFit, Smart Driver, and We Need to Talk programs, and provides information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2016
TIME: noon
WHERE: Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111
RSVP: Registration is required. Register by calling Michelle Royer at 860-665-8700.
WHEN: Monday, April 11, 2016
TIME: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Woodbury Senior Center, 265 Main St., Woodbury, CT 06798
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2016
TIME: 6 p.m.
WHERE: New Preston Women's Club, 27 Church St., New Preston, CT 06777
RSVP: Registration is required. Register by contacting Susan Odell at 860-307-4432 or todell61@optonline.net.
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2016
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Morris Senior Center, 109 East St., #21, Morris, CT 06763
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: CarFit on Saturday, April 23, 2016
TIME: 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE: McLean Home, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT 06070
RSVP: Appointment is required. Make appointment by calling 860-255-4170 or email carfitct@gmail.com.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340
RSVP: Registration is required. Register by contacting Carol Pratt at 860-441-6795.
WHEN: CarFit on Saturday, May 14, 2016
TIME: 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Carmen Arace Middle School, 390 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
RSVP: Appointment is required. Make appointment by calling 860-255-4170 or email carfitct@gmail.com.
WHEN: We Need to Talk Program on Wednesday, June 1, 2016
TIME: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410
RSVP: Registration is not required for this event.
WHEN: Better Health Conference on Friday, June 3, 2016
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: The AARP Road to Livability program is featured at the Better Health: It's Your Health, Take Charge Conference 2016, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT 06338
RSVP: AARPCT registration is not required for this event.
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