NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, January 20, 2026 - AARP New Jersey congratulates Governor Mikie Sherrill on her inauguration and appreciates that her speech underscored a steadfast commitment to making New Jersey more affordable. We are encouraged by her focus on lowering property taxes, freezing utility rates, and supporting older residents across the Garden State.
New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) leads Identity Theft Awareness Week this January, AARP is reminding U.S. Virgin Islands residents that identity theft remains a growing threat across the nation — and that our island communities are not immune.
An AARP-sponsored report from Javelin Strategy & Research shows that American adults lost $47 billion to identity fraud and scams in 2024. Given USVI’s frequent use of mail services, its high reliance on digital banking, and recurring reports of phishing and impersonation scams targeting local consumers, heightened awareness is essential.
“Social Security numbers in particular are like gold to criminals hoping to perpetrate identity fraud, which often leaves victims to ‘face a daunting and frustrating process to reclaim their identity,’” said Bill Sweeney, AARP Senior Vice President for Government Affairs.
Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands can take practical steps to reduce risk and protect their personal information.
Join Lewiston Age Friendly for the Cabin Fever program, held every Tuesday from February through March. AARP Maine sponsors the first Tuesday of each month. Learn about scams, connect with others, and enjoy a free light lunch.
More than 1 million Wisconsinites provide care to a family member or friend with complex medical conditions or disabilities. That’s nearly one quarter (23 percent) of adults across the state. Nearly 60 percent of family caregivers in Wisconsin provide care to someone who has a long-term physical condition.
AARP Indiana and SWIRCA & More invite Hoosiers of all ages to join us in the Dragon's Den for our free virtual tai chi sessions. Sifu Ron will lead participants through light movement, mindful breathing, and easy-to-follow exercises that deliver a meaningful workout and energy flow. The monthly sessions will provide a sense of community right from the comfort of your own home.
Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.
The events will take place in Laramie, Sheridan, and Cheyenne and feature Zach Hutchinson, Community Science Coordinator with Audubon of the Rockies, teaching participants how to spot, identify, and observe birds in their natural habitat.