Tom Lacock

Anne Gardetto has reminded Wyoming of its responsibility to all its citizens during her career, especially in an underserved community. Now she is doing the same in retirement. AARP Wyoming honored her for her efforts with the Eddie Wadda Community Service Award during the organization’s State Volunteer Recognition Awards Dinner Tuesday night in Casper.

If there is an AARP-sponsored event or effort in Park County, there is a strong chance Cody resident Jackie Martin is behind the effort. Tuesday night in Casper, Martin was recognized for her work with AARP Wyoming as the organization presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award during its Volunteer Recognition Awards Dinner.

Sheridan’s Janet Dill was honored Tuesday night in Casper by AARP Wyoming for her service to the state’s seniors through the Tax Aide program.

Jackson’s Becky Zaist was awarded the Eddie Wadda Community Service Award by AARP Wyoming at the organization’s Volunteer Recognition Dinner in Casper, Tuesday.

Ethel Percy Andrus, the founder of AARP, was a teacher, and an educational administrator. For that reason, the mission of keeping educators health, both financial and physical, in retirement is one close to the hearts of those at AARP. This year, we honor Barb Garrison as the Retired Educator of the Year for 2017. The Casper resident was instrumental in organizing the Natrona County Retired Education Personnel, using her contacts with retired teachers, principals and other school personnel to develop a group that meets monthly.

Clayton and Gloria Jensen were honored as winners of the 2017 Andrus Award by AARP Wyoming, Tuesday night in Cheyenne.

When Tanya Johnson was promoted by the new Casper City Manager, Carter Napier this year, she had a few request, but one that was very important to AARP - not to be removed from the Age Friendly Casper program. During Tuesday night’s Volunteer Recognition Dinner in Casper, AARP Wyoming honored Johnson with its Community Partner Award for her work in Casper.

Cheyenne's Julie Tucker was first bit by the advocacy bug when she was elected vice president of her unit in Laramie County School District 1. Her time in that role lasted just six months until a resignation led her to take over the presidency of the unit. A member of the Wyoming Education Association Board of Directors, she has spent 25 years advocating for educators. This year Tucker became a strong member of the AARP advocacy team as she updated the retired teachers of Cheyenne on AARP legislation. She also developed a working relationship with those in the Legislative Service Office to gain a better understanding of AARP legislation, and taught others new to the process more about the legislative process.

AARP Wyoming will host a teletown hall Monday, Oct. 16 to discussion changes in Medicare. The event will be moderated by Wyoming Public Radio personality Bob Beck and AARP Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway. The call will start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature local experts who are available to answer your questions.

CHEYENNE - AARP Wyoming will be a part of three events in Sheridan County next week intended to fight scams and keep your identity safe.