George Bridges

For 40 years, Philadelphians have been celebrating African culture by taking to the streets—a street festival, that is. The Odunde Festival on June 12 brings a taste of Africa to South Street in one of the city’s oldest, historically African American neighborhoods.

AARP is presenting workshops statewide to give New Yorkers the information and tools they need to secure a comfortable retirement. The workshops cover topics such as entrepreneurship, saving and financial planning.

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As the state gears up to elect its next governor, AARP is offering members a chance to meet the candidates and learn their positions on issues important to Vermonters age 50-plus. AARP will host an information and training session for those interested in talking with candidates about their plans to improve transportation infrastructure, for example, or to keep utilities affordable. Volunteers will facilitate discussions of key issues at town hall meetings and other events, or through social media.

AARP Oregon is hosting events throughout the state this summer to listen to the needs of unpaid family caregivers, who shoulder the stress of caring for adult loved ones at home.

Montana voters 45 and older overwhelmingly believe family caregivers should have the support services they need to take a break or keep a job. In a recent AARP survey, nearly 8 in 10 respondents said that is extremely or very important. Ninety percent of those who are caregivers said their role is critical to their loved one’s independence, and more than half said they have experienced stress.

Finding a job at age 50-plus can be tough—and may be even harder for those who have taken time off from the workforce to raise children or to care for an aging parent, spouse or other adult.