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Español. On Thursday, June 7th, 2018, Abraham Lincoln High School graduate, Gissell Jiménez, was selected as the recipient of this year’s Andrus Opportunity Award along with $5,000 to help her pay for her education. The award is named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who served as principal of Lincoln High from 1916 to 1944.

Español The LA Galaxy and AARP have teamed up for a second “ Fantasy Fútbol” Camp at StubHub Center in October 13, 2018 for ten (10) lucky winners and their nominees. This is your chance to thank someone who has supported your passion for soccer and who shares your love for the game by nominating them for this exclusive experience with your favorite team!

English. El LA Galaxy y AARP se han unido nuevamente para llevar a cabo su segundo Campamento de “Fantasy Fútbol” en el StubHub Center el 13 de octubre del 2018, para diez (10) afortunados ganadores y sus invitados.

AARP en Los Ángeles se complace en invitarte al evento de Univisión POSiBLE L.A., una cumbre de empresarios el sábado 23 de Junio en el Centro de Convenciones de Pasadena.

Throughout the month of June, AARP in San Diego will be celebrating the 120 th anniversary of the Philippine’s independence. Join us at the following celebrations and events – bring your family and friends and come celebrate with your Kababayan!

English. No es sorprendente que muchos piensen que el Cinco de Mayo se celebra la independencia de México, pero en realidad se conmemora el improbable triunfo del ejército mexicano sobre las fuerzas francesas de Napoleón III en 1862 en la batalla de Puebla. La batalla fue una de las muchas en una guerra sostenida entre las dos naciones, pero esta victoria detiene temporalmente la invasión de Francia a la nación y refuerza el espíritu de los mexicanos demostrando que podían resistir potencias mundiales.

Español. It’s not surprising that many think Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s independence, but it actually commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely triumph over Napoleon III’s French forces in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. The battle was one of many in an ongoing war between the two nations, but the victory temporarily stopped France’s invasion of the nation and bolstered Mexican spirits by showing that it could resist global powers.

English El programa de subsidios, que se encuentra en su segundo año, es parte de la iniciativa nacional Comunidades Habitables de AARP, cuyo objetivo es hacer que las comunidades sean lugares ideales para vivir para todos.

Español AARP is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Challenge grant program to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in local communities. The grant program, which is now in its second year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which aims to make communities great places to live for everyone.

Español [See links b elow to download a print a FREE ‘wallet card’ and place them in your and your loved one’s wallets. That way, you’ll both have the important information about this new law available when you need it most.]