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Jennifer Millea

AARP Connecticut and the University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus hosted an intergenerational Stamford Mayoral Candidate Forum on October 10, 2013 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM in the Gen Re Auditorium. The theme of the forum was: Livable Communities, Good for All Ages and featured questions on housing, transportation, education and economic growth. The forum was moderated by an intergenerational panel, including Ken Dixon, reporter, columnist and blogger at Stamford Advocate & Hearst Newspapers; Michael Ego, Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies; and Deepika Sivakumar, Student, Chapter President of Delta Phi Epsilon- Gamma Theta. The forum was the first to bring all four candidates, Michael Fedele (Republican), David Martin (Democrat), Kathleen Murphy (Independent), and John Zito, together face to face to answer questions from the panel and a capcity crowd of more than 200 audience members. Watch video of the forum, courtesy of UCONN Stamford, and hear what the candidates had to say before you vote.
AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan testified at a recent hearing of the Connecticut General Assembly Legislative Program Review & Investigations Committee regarding the reemployment of older workers in Connecticut. AARP volunteer Novlette Williams also shared her story with the Committee exemplifying the barriers faced by older workers. Read Novlette's testimony here. Read AARP testimony below or watch the hearing on CT-N (Ms. Williams testimony begins at 02:08:00, Ms. Duncan after 02:31:00):
AARP Connecticut volunteers, Cynthia Delfavero and Byron Peterson were recent guests on the popular public access television program, CT Valley Views. Cindi and Byron talked with host Susan Regan about why they volunteer with AARP and the organization's education, advocacy and community service work. During the interview they highlight the work they and other volunteers are doing to help inform members and the public about the new health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare. Watch the video below to learn more about AARP in Connecticut and how to get involved in the work we do.
AARP Connecticut, the Courant and FoxCT recently hosted an Opinion Leader Forum that brought together a balanced panel of Connecticut policy experts and former elected officials to share their views about the funding challenges facing Social Security and Medicare and how proposed changes being debated in Washington could impact Connecticut residents and their families. Watch the forum below, then keep reading to learn more and make your voice heard at www.earnedasay.org.
Social Security Generates $16.3 Billion in Economic Activity, Supports 102,000 Jobs in Connecticut according to a new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute.
A new AARP report, Social Security’s Impact on the National Economy, shows how critical Social Security is to Connecticut’s economy and our nation’s economic prosperity. View the Connecticut Fact Sheet to find out how much Social Security contributes to Connecticut's economy.
Right now there's an important debate going on about the future of Medicare and Social Security. While some politicians in Washington are pushing for harmful cuts, AARP is fighting for responsible solutions that keep the promises we've made to current seniors and keep the programs strong for our kids and grandkids. You can learn more and make your voice heard at an Opinion Leader Forum, hosted by AARP Connecticut, the Hartford Courant and FoxCT on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Society Room of Hartford, 31 Pratt Street in Hartford. WATCH VIDEO OF THE FORUM.
Each year, AARP recognizes it's outstanding volunteers for their good work and selfless service on behalf of others. This summer we took a cruise on the Connecticut River (alas, on a very rainy day!) as a small way to say "thank you" to our dedicated corps of volunteers. Without their dedication, we couldn't accomplish our mission. Read more about our 2013 Andrus Award winner, and other outstanding volunteers who are making a difference, right here in Connecticut…
Old Saybrook resident and AARP member Jean Caron has been living in her 2,200 square foot home for the past 27 years. When she and her husband made the decision to make their home more energy efficient, they began looking for ways to do so in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding volunteer experience that lets you use your unique skills and experience to give back to the community? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers in Connecticut to help state taxpayers who will need assistance preparing and filing their 2013 tax returns.
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