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Fighting to advance the issues most important to you is on the calendar as the year ends and a new year begins. Join us for advocacy training in December and a day at the Capitol on Jan. 20

Discover the magic of the season with dazzling holiday displays across Pennsylvania. From light shows to enchanting attractions, there’s plenty of holiday cheer to enjoy throughout the state!

ASHEVILLE — “We are still here”, Cherokee elder Nancy Pheasant, told the attentive audience. “Despite media images and years of erasing us and our history, we have survived.”

Our series of virtual financial education classes, presented by AARP Virgin Islands in collaboration with the Government Employees' Retirement System (GERS) of the Virgin Islands, shares tips on saving, financial planning and managing and protecting your assets, as well as estate-planning strategies.

December is a month of universal celebration, where light, hope and renewal shine brightly against the backdrop of winter’s longest nights. Across the globe, this month brims with traditions that honor resilience and joy, drawing from stories of community and reflection. From the soft glow of candles in homes to the lively rhythm of parades and the warmth of festive feasts, December invites us to look back on the year’s journey, embrace the present with gratitude and welcome the future with hope. Ancient customs blend with modern festivities, showcasing the vibrant expressions of cultures that connect us across centuries and continents.

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Learn how you can put your time, knowledge and talent to good use with AARP in Washington. As an AARP Volunteer, you will have opportunities to:

At the core of AARP Minnesota’s mission are incredible volunteers. We deeply appreciate their efforts in bringing AARP’s purpose to life to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Our volunteers are not only skilled and dedicated but also passionate about giving back to their communities and supporting the 50-plus population in living their best lives.

Throughout 2024, AARP DC continued to advocate for policies to empower District residents to improve their lives and choose where and how they live as they age. AARP DC has a long history of supporting older District residents who want to live independently as they age. This year, AARP DC fought for issues that matter most to seniors, their families and caregivers.

AARP is in the holiday spirit! Join us and the Joffrey Ballet from December 6th to the 28th, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60660. Follow young Marie and the mysterious Great Impresario on a Christmas Eve adventure through Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, a dazzling spectacle of sights, sounds, and holiday enchantment.

Bob Lovinger is a retired journalist and grant writer turned AARP Volunteer. He is a resident of Bristol County. He's part of a group of AARP Volunteers who are comitted to making Massachusetts more livable for people of all ages. He writes a monthly column about the Age-Friendly movement in the Bay State.