Charee Gillins

Great films, talented actors, gifted directors – AARP’s Movies for Grownups Film Showcase has it all! From November 6-9, the second annual Movies for Grownups Film Showcase will spotlight films with performances and storylines that speak to the 50+ moviegoer. All 11 of the screenings will be followed by an audience Q&A with talent from the film.

AARP California is pleased to welcome the newest members of the state's Executive Council: David Lindeman, Patricia Perez, Larry Saxxon, Alan Sloan, and Rita Saenz. After years of volunteer involvement at AARP, the members are excited to be able to give back to the community in a more formal way. The Executive Council a volunteer advisory body that provides direction and leadership in carrying out AARP’s strategic priorities in California.

During February and March, in honor of Black History Month, AARP is celebrating the stories of six Californians defining what it means to take hold of all of life’s possibilities at any age.

AARP in California is gearing up for our 2015 legislative work. Part of that preparation is developing a network of advocacy volunteers to represent AARP priorities across the state. And we have a VERY large state.

AARP launched Work Reimagined to bring together experienced workers, peers, employers, and world-of-work experts to help job seekers navigate the new reality of using social media to find employment. Work Reimagined uses the power of LinkedIn to connect you to a larger professional network that grows by connecting you with your contacts, your contacts’ contacts, and their contacts’ contacts. Drawn by the huge pool of workers, millions of companies maintain pages, and many of them post jobs, on LinkedIn.