As he strolled the famous fairways of Augusta, Georgia, with “everybody that you’ve ever heard of playing golf,” Ned Entwisle of Wasilla was living his dream. He was more than 3,500 miles from home, a green “Alaska 2 Augusta” cap on his head. He was at the 2024 Masters — with VIP access.
We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Last year volunteers prepared returns for more than 6,000 low- to moderate income Alaskans, and brought more than $6.8 million in refunds into the state.
Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, “Seasons Cheatings,” from the AARP Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams.
Outdoor fitness and fun are on tap in Anchorage. AARP Alaska and the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage are offering older residents a chance to take up cross-country skiing at a reduced price.
The AARP Community Challenge grant program singled out three Alaska projects to help residents stay fit and active by enhancing bicycle and pedestrian safety.