AARP Virginia

When Courtney Whorton retired from her business in 2004, she knew that there was still much to be done in her Virginia Beach community.

AARP Volunteers were awarded for their exemplary efforts at the 2019 All Volunteer Assembly (AVA). Devoted to honoring AARP Virginia’s most dedicated volunteers, this year’s AVA highlighted individuals committed to community service and helping everyone age with dignity and purpose.

AARP Virginia presented the inaugural Shawna Newcombe Award for Fighting Hunger to Wahed Hossaini of Springfield to showcase his exceptional efforts to combat hunger in his community.

by Brenda Carswell, Community Ambassador, AARP VA

by Siclinda Canty-Elliot

October 29 not only highlighted the 50th Anniversary of Franklin County, AARP Chapter 508. The spotlight also shone brilliantly on Mrs. Nora Wade! Members, friends and family celebrated her 93rd birthday with songs, praises and blessings!

Bike racks, new bus stop benches and walking paths are among the improvements in Richmond and Bedford

In Virginia more than 1 million family caregivers provided an estimated 870 million hours of care — worth a staggering $11.2 billion — to their parents, spouses, partners, and friends in 2017, according to state data available in the latest report of AARP’s Valuing the Invaluable series. The complexity of family caregiving increases as medical and nursing tasks continue to enter the home, and family demographics change amidst an aging population.

Retiring from a four-decade career at USAA in 2016 did not slow things down for Gwen Parker. And with nearly two years of volunteering with AARP now under her belt, she continues to stay bright-eyed and busy in her Virginia Beach community.

MCLEAN—The portions were generous. The conversation was far-ranging. The mood was friendly and welcoming. It was the third Monday of the month and about a dozen diners were schmoozing over sandwiches and salads at Mylo’s Grill in McLean.