Ingrid Medrano

Arts Across Generations is a new AARP Blacksburg Chapter initiative. The program will take place June 1, 2018 in conjunction with Blacksburg’s Art Walk, the deadline for submissions is April 15. The program’s aim is to solicit, jury, display, and celebrate artworks created my multi-generational artists (e.g., a high school student and a grandparent; local artist and a neighbor enrolled in elementary school). Pairs do not have to be related, but at least one artist must be a resident of te New River Valley.

AARP Smart Driver™ – the driving refresher course from AARP Driver Safety – will be offered at the Falls Church Community Center at 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, Va., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Thursday and Friday, April 19-20, 2018. Participants must attend both days to receive a certificate of completion. The class will be taught by certified volunteer instructor Pamela Houghtaling.

Join AARP Virginia for a Parisian evening with jazz by Award Winning James "Saxsmo" Gates, red carpet photography, makeovers by Lou Stevens Glam Squad, and delectable French inspired menu and wine tastings. We are bringing together the network of RVA entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community based organizations to unwind and relax at "Une Nuit En Rouge - A Disrupt Aging Evening Affair".

Join AARP Virginia for a free screening of Murder on the Orient Express on March 8th at the Regal Valley View Grande Movie Theater in Roanoke. AARP's Movies for Grownups celebrates and encourages films with unique appeal to audiences with a grownup state of mind—and recognizes the inspiring artists who make them.

AARP is more than just a non-profit organization that promotes advocacy. AARP volunteers actively participate in community events to help others better enhance core attributions such as health care, employment, retirement planning, and even personal goals and concerns.

Join hundreds of Virginians as they raise their voices help close the health care coverage gap in the Commonwealth. The Healthcare for All Virginians Coalition will hold a rally for Medicaid expansion Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at The Bell Tower on Capitol Square.

This Black History Month, we invite you to join us in the celebration from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28. You can get a discount on AARP membership (25 percent off for new or renewing members) and on the online AARP Driver Safety course. You may even be able to get together with friends and neighbors for a free movie screening of The Butler and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Story in Central Virginia.

AARP night at the ballpark in Salem, VA was and exciting event where members and the community were invited to a picnic as they watched the Salem Red Sox face the Lynchburg Hillcats. At the game AARP Virginia highlighted the important topic of Maintaining Brain Health as we age.

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) is hosting a speakers series event on how to find employment and volunteer opportunities this February.

Mature Living, a program that features topics of interest to older adults did segment focusing on age discrimination in employment. Laurie McCann, Senior Attorney with AARP Foundation Litigation, talks about discrimination in employment and the impact of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act during the past 50 years.