Virtual Happenings! September Events

AARP California is staying connected with you through virtual events. Check out our September line-up and participate in one or all!

Bay Area

Chinatown Rising Screening: Tuesday, September 21 at 5 pm Join us for a free virtual screening of CHINATOWN RISING. A Harry Chuck and Josh Chuck film, CHINATOWN RISING is about the Asian-American Movement that took place in San Francisco, California’s Chinatown during the 1960’s-1980’s. Register HERE.

Luna Park Chalk Art Festival: Saturday, September 18 all day Join us for a virtual chalk festival! This year, Luna Park Arts is taking their annual chalk art festival virtually to help keep everyone safe. Register to participate in the event, then safely secure your chalk and create fun art right outside your own home. Register HERE. *Please note, this is not an AARP hosted event. Any information you provide to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy. 

Los Angeles

LA Soul Steppers – Virtual Workout: Tuesday, September 14 & 28 at 6 am Stay active this summer and join us for a virtual workout with the  LA Soul Steppers. Coach Nall will guide you through stretching and stepping techniques that you can practice from the comfort of your home! Register HERE.

Museum Virtual Tour of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Wednesday, September 15 at 12 pm   We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual tour of the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes museum! As part of the tour, we'll also talk with the museum's CEO, John Echeveste about the museum’s current exhibits. Register HERE.

Sacramento

Chef Roline BAONNISTA™ Autograph Series: Tuesday, September 14 at 3 pm
Join AARP for Chef Roline Baonnista Virtual Autograph Series. Chef Roline will demonstrate Filipino-inspired sandwiches created during the pandemic to highlight the versatility of Filipino dishes. Register HERE.

Social Security – Understanding your Benefits: Friday, September 17 at 12 pm Join AARP for a Social Security workshop that focuses on understanding the implications when you choose to claim Social Security benefits. Find out what Social Security is and how you can best maximize your benefits, as well as the future of Social Security. Register HERE.

San Diego

Six Pillars of Brain Health Workshop: Friday, September 17 at 12 pm

Take charge of your brain health. Living an active life by learning more, being social, staying fit, eating right, sleeping better, and managing stress is our best bet for maintaining our brain health. Join our free interactive virtual workshop to learn more! Register HERE.

The History and Murals of Chicano Park: Thursday, September 30^th at 12 pm Home to the largest concentration of Chicano murals in the world with more than 80 paintings; join our discussion on the history of Chicano Park and the stories behind the iconic murals with professor Alberto López Pulido, founding chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of San Diego. Register HERE.