AARP Bulletin

On Tuesdays in September and October, AARP members and up to five guests can enjoy free admission to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston. The entire group (up to six people) must arrive in one vehicle and mention the code FUN50 at the welcome gate.

AARP Washington recently asked members what issues are important to them, and the answers form the backbone of an on-demand Zoom series to help adults age with confidence and comfort.

Feel more at home in the digital world with free virtual classes on a variety of technology topics, offered by AARP Kansas.

By 2029, every fifth North Carolinian will be 65 or older. By 2031, there will be more people 65 and older than there will be children. AARP North Carolina is working to ensure the state is prepared for this. It is a member of the newly created Task Force on Healthy Aging, a project of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine.

As the pandemic’s economic upheaval continues to reverberate, AARP California is presenting a series of free one-hour presentations, geared to the Latino community, to help people build financial resilience.

In a state familiar with drought, extreme heat, wildfires and earthquakes, preparing for natural disasters is critical. An upcoming AARP Idaho telephone town hall will provide information on how to do so.

The popularity of chess has soared in recent years, due to the isolation of the pandemic, the popularity of the TV series The Queen’s Gambit and a spate of media stories about the ancient game. It’s also readily available online.

With high schools and colleges about to kick off their football seasons, it’s time for fans to add new dishes to their tailgating playbooks, with two virtual cooking classes hosted by AARP in Houston.

Enjoy live music and more this summer at the 2022 Ohio State Fair, which runs from Wednesday, July 27, to Sunday, Aug. 7, in Columbus.

The Nebraska Legislature this year passed legislation eliminating state income tax on Social Security, beginning with the 2025 tax year. The measure speeds up the timeline from the previous end date of 2030.