AARP Arkansas Events

AARP Arkansas is committed to keeping our members and volunteers abreast of events that may be of interest. This calendar of events is updated monthly. Dates, times and locations may be subject to change. If you see an error, have an update, or items to add, please reach out to ASD Communications and Outreach Mandy Shoptaw at mshoptaw@aarp.org or at 501.217.1627. 

July

• July 2, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, AARP AR Portal Training, State Office, limited seating - register here
• July 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hub 2 Leadership Team, location Corky's Ribs and BBQ, 12005 Westhaven Dr, Little Rock - registration
• July 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office - register on arrival
• July 24, noon, Slam the Scam: Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms, Deep Fakes, and Misinformation - virtual event hosted by AARP AR and AARP WI - register here
• July 25, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, AARP AR Portal Training, State Office, limited seating - register here

Aug

• Aug 1, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Virtual Volunteer Portal Champion Office Hours - registration or call the event registration number at 877-926-8300
• August 13, Strong Town Conversation - register here
• August 19, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Senior Planet Virtual Series: Age-Friendly - Registration
• August 21, Neighborhood Walks Training - register here
• August 21, noon, Slam the Scam: Not Just for Kids - Gaming Online Safely - virtual event hosted by AARP AR and AARP WI - register here
• August 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office
• Volunteer recruitment luncheon Hub 7
• MTCC “What’s in the Pot”
• MTCC “Chat and Chew”
• Vet legislative session

Sept

• 9/11 Day of Service
• September 11, Age Friendly Road Show (Little Rock) -
• September 12, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Age Friendly Summit, West Central Community Center, 8616 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock; The Age Friendly Summit, “Creating Community Connections”, will bring together residents, service providers, and community leaders for discussion and networking as well as raise their awareness of livable communities. It will focus on enlightening people about the principles of a livable community, tackling housing and transportation issues in our city, and providing information about digital technology and healthy living. Exhibitors will be available to share resources. Lunch and door prizes will be provided. - register here
• September 16, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Senior Planet Virtual Series: Affordable Home Internet - Registration
• September 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office
• September 18, Age Friendly Road Show (West Memphis)
• September 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Hub 1, Shred Fest, Farmington United Methodist Church, 355 Southwinds Rd, Farmington, AR 72730
• September 21, Military Appreciation Event
• September 25, noon, Slam the Scam: Scams Targeting Veterans, virtual event hosted by AARP AR and AARP WI - register here
• September 26, Attorney General's Elder Abuse Conference Featuring Kathy Stokes of AARP Fraud Watch Network - information and registration here
• September 27 - TBD Fraud Event Hub 1
• Hub 7 – Prostate Cancer Walk
• Hub 7 – Hometown Showdown BBQ Cookoff

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