Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with AARP! Join these events near YOU

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the contributions that Hispanics and Latinos have made to advance our history, society and economy. AARP California celebrates the culture and contributions of this vibrant community by offering a diverse menu of events. Events are FREE and advanced registration is required. Check out the calendar below!

(LOS ANGELES) Fiestas Patrias Family Day – Sunday, September 10 | 12 p.m. | LA Plaza De Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Enjoy a day of live music, dance and art workshops at the Fiestas Patrias Family Day. Stop by the AARP booth and get information about AARP programs and resources. Giveaways are available while supplies last. Register HERE.

Virtual Cooking Demonstration with ArtBites – Friday, September 15 | 4 p.m. | Virtual
Crank up the heat in your kitchen! Join AARP and Maite Gomez-Rejón from ArtBites for a virtual cooking demonstration of salsas. Learn about their history and how to make your own recipes. Register HERE.

Teletown Hall: Find Support in Your Caregiving Journey – Thursday, September 21 | 7 p.m. | Telephone
Do you help a loved one with everyday tasks like grocery shopping, medications and doctor visits? If so, you are a family caregiver. Join us for a teletown hall to learn about resources and programs available to help family caregivers. Visit our Facebook page to catch the event LIVE.

(LOS ANGELES) Shred + Fraud Event – Friday, September 22 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 401 N Garfield Ave, Montebello
Tired of manually shredding your sensitive documents? Join us for a shred event where you can safely dispose of your documents. While you’re there, learn about the latest fraud schemes and strategies to keep your information secure. Register HERE.

Let’s Talk Dinero: Investing in ADUs – Monday, September 25 | 4 p.m. | Virtual
Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs expand housing options and allow older adults to remain in their communities. Join our Let’s Talk Dinero workshop to learn about the ADU design, permitting and financing process. Register HERE.

Virtual Cooking Demonstration with ArtBites – Thursday, October 12 | 3 p.m. | Virtual
We’re closing off Hispanic Heritage Month with a cooking demonstration with Maite Gomez-Rejón from ArtBites. Learn how to make Caldo Tlalpeño, a hearty chicken and vegetable Mexican soup. Register HERE.

All events are FREE and AARP membership is not required.