Laura McDonough

AARP Vermont will host a live conversation with Senator Peter Welch during a Telephone Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. We will discuss several issues, including housing, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drug prices, and more. Senator Welch will take your questions live to learn more about what’s on the minds of older Vermonters.

When Fia flipped through her local paper and saw a mug-making workshop, something clicked. ‘I want to do that,’ she thought—and that simple decision changed everything.

Join us by phone or on Facebook on Thursday, January 15 at 10:00 am for a conversation about mature workers and how they can use local resources to learn new skills, re-enter the workforce, or find jobs consistent with their interests and abilities. We’ll discuss career tips, job-search tools, and professional resources that every experienced worker can use to sharpen their skills or get hired. AARP knows that people are living and working longer, and experienced workers bring expertise, maturity, and perspective. Experienced workers should have a level playing field in their ability to compete for, obtain, and retain jobs, so we have invited Associates for Training and Development, or A4TD, to join us on our call.

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AARP Vermont has awarded Winter Placemaking Grants to eight organizations across the state to support creative, inclusive programming that fosters community connection and combats social isolation among older adults during the coldest months of the year.

From medical bills to utilities, making ends meet can be a struggle.  Yet, many benefits available to older Americans go untapped. 

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.

The Andrus Award is the organization's highest honor.