Carol Brooks Ball

Do you know some hard-working and unsung volunteers? People who regularly give back in their communities by offering their time and talent? If so, consider nominating them for the AARP Massachusetts 2014 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service! This annual award honors a 50+ Massachusetts resident who shares his or her experience, talent, and skills in ways that significantly enrich the lives of others.

Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts state director, received the prestigious District Director's Award at the 2014 Massachusetts Small Business Association Awards breakfastin Randolph on May 13.

Mrs. Laura Bush, Barbara Pierce Bush, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno, Moody Blues, The Spinners, Mary Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, Luis Tiant, Bill Russell, Steve Grogan, Mike Eruzione, James “JB” Brown, and Dan Marino entertained more than 13,000 attendees!

Well respected as an innovative and strategic thinker and inspiring leader, Jenkins brings more than 25 years of leadership, management, planning experience to AARP’s top spot

Are you mad for movies? A fanatic about films?

Haven’t registered yet for our Life@50+Boston event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, May 8-10?

Want to do something small to make a big difference in battling hunger in Massachusetts? And earn a free one-day pass to AARP’S upcoming national event, Life@50+Boston?

Are you a caregiver for someone who lives in another state? Have you gone through the lengthy and expensive court proceedings to become this person’s legal guardian?

Today, on the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, we reflect on the resilience and courage of Bostonians — spectators, runners and first responders alike.

Melrose resident Jane Ahern-DeFillippi is no stranger to volunteering her time and talents for AARP Massachusetts. For many years, she has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for those aged 50 and older. Once again, Ahern-DeFillippi joins 800 volunteers participating in Life@50+ │ AARP’s National Event and Expo to be held May 8 through 10 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.