Jennifer Millea

With a tight race anticipated for Connecticut's next Governor, AARP is making sure that voters know where the candidates stand on issues important to them and their families.

How livable is your community? A new AARP survey of Connecticut residents age 40 and older finds a lot to like about living in Connecticut, as well as areas that need improvement to help residents remain in their homes and communities as they age.

Hurricane. Heat wave. Blizzard. Connecticut has experienced them all in the past decade. And some storms were so severe that it took local authorities and utility companies up to three days or more to reach communities. That's why it's so important for everyone, especially older adults, to be aware, plan and prepare before the next emergency happens.

Looking for work or a new career? AARP can help!

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved in your community and give back through volunteering? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help Connecticut taxpayers who will need assistance preparing and filing their 2014 tax returns.

Attention all singletons (and couples!) -- Love will be in the air in the city of Bridgeport, CT on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. AARP Connecticut is hosting a free movie screening and reception for The Age of Love - a new documentary that follows a group of intrepid seniors as they participate in a first-of-its-kind speed-dating event exclusively for 70-90 year-olds. Join us and AARP's Sex and Relationships expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, along with the film's director, Steven Loring, for a fun and engaging evening that’s all about discovering and embracing the joys and challenges of love and dating, at any age!

AARP Connecticut and Connecticut Consumer Action Group (CCAG) are urging residents to contact the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and tell them to reject what they call an “unfair and unreasonable” rate request by the Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) that would increase an individual customer’s bill by an average of $150 a year.

For many people, thinking about the future can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be! AARP Connecticut is hosting 2 upcoming events in Danbury and Bridgeport where you can learn more about Social Security, simple steps to plan and save for a more secure financial future, protect your finances and guard against fraud and identity theft*. We'll help you Take Charge of Your Financial Future so you have the freedom and independence to live the life you want.

Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 10:30 am, through Monday, August 18, 2014, AARP members* can purchase 2-for-1 Broadway tickets during a pre-sale offer period. This offer is available to AARP members five days before the offer is made available to the general public.

AARP Connecticut is seeking an experienced and talented AARP member to join our volunteer Executive Council. The ideal candidate is actively engaged in their community, will open doors, and provide the insights/guidance and hands-on work to help us increase our impact and relevance among older adults age 50+ locally and within Connecticut’s Hispanic-Latino community.