Anita Parran

"Speak Out!", the AARP Missouri volunteer speakers bureau, offers a variety of topics suitable for civic/social groups, educational institutions, and corporate and government entities. All presentations and collateral printed materials are free. An audience of 20 or more individuals is requested, as is a minimum of four weeks notice for proper scheduling.

Are you working for an employer that doesn’t offer a 401(k)-type retirement savings plan? This can be a real worry for millions of working Americans, who fear they can’t effectively save for retirement without a 401(k).

Cape Girardeau Conference is October 7th

A recent survey conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency found that nearly 70 percent of Americans have not participated in a preparedness drill or exercise, aside from a fire drill, at their workplace, school or home in the past two years.

September is National Preparedness Month! Here are five questions to ask yourself when worriso weather is forecast.

Do you live in the St. Louis region – or are a Rams football team fan from anywhere? AARP in St. Louis is offering discounted tickets to two 12 noon games this season - October 19 and November 30 - in the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis.

Marvin Sands of Independence was recently selected to join the AARP Volunteer Leadership Institute (VLI).

AARP Missouri selected a First Runner-up for the Andrus Award for Community Service. Elizabeth “Liz” Fenner of Lexington will receive a $500 award that will be donated to her favorite charitable organization. The 80-year old retired teacher and mother of three and grandmother of two (who will follow in her footsteps as teachers) has a long history of community involvement.

Judy Sherry of Kansas City has been selected by AARP to receive the 2014 AARP Missouri Andrus Award for Community Service – the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

AARP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor Jana Lynott was in the Kansas City area this week as guest presenter at the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance (KCRTA) monthly luncheon meeting. Lynott is on the Livable Communities Team in AARP's Public Policy Institute (PPI). KCRTA collaborated with KC Communities for All Ages to present the luncheon focus.