Anita Parran

Did you know that the roots of the National Women’s History Month dates back to March 8, 1857? That’s when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.

St. Louisan Mary Tillman has been selected the new AARP Missouri State Coordinator for the Driver Safety Program (DSP). Appointed at the onset of this year, Tillman joined the DSP as an instructor in 2006 and was designated a Zone Coordinator shortly thereafter.

Sidney McCarther of Kansas City has been selected to participate in AARP’s Volunteer Leadership Institute or VLI, a rigorous and innovative year-long training program designed to elevate highly skilled and motivated AARP volunteers to the next level of volunteer leadership. (S/he) will be joined by 33 other exceptional AARP volunteers from across the country, who will meet both in person and virtually throughout the year to build their leadership strengths in one of three chosen “tracks” – advocacy, community outreach or external representation.

Have you helped care for a loved one or do you know someone who is a family caregiver? According to the Pew Research Center, 39% of adults in the United States care for someone with significant health issues. Millions of Americans are helping take care of aging parents, a spouse or a family member. Don’t miss the chance to join a special conversation about caregiving on the next edition of AARP Live, Thursday, February 20 th at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT.

AARP Missouri Executive Council member Sidney McCarther was selected to join the AARP Volunteer Leadership Institute (VLI) in December 2013.

AARP in St. Louis celebrates Black History Month

Ever been the victim of a fraud or scam? AARP Live returns January 23 rd with a program that will help you learn how to spot a fraud and important advice on how you can protect yourself from getting scammed.

If you missed out on “Labor Day,” an AARP Movies for Grownups pre-screening on January 15 at Wehrenberg Des Peres 14 Cine, don’t despair! There will be many more opportunities for St. Louisans to join AARP at more Movies for Grownups events, film festivals, home shows, seminars for would-be entrepreneurs, and a host of healthy behavior events and activities during 2014.

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