Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work.
The annual Andrus Award is the highest honor a volunteer can receive from AARP. This award, as well as awards in a number of significant community categories, honors those who make a powerful difference in their community.
In partnership with the YMCA Colorado Springs and Downtown Ventures, get out and about on historic Downtown Colorado Springs walking tours, each with a different theme, on three consecutive Saturday mornings. Meet outside the Downtown YMCA, 207 N. Nevada, on the west side of the building; free parking in the Y parking garage (enter from westbound Bijou Street) A whisper system will be provided. Wear good walking shoes, and bring your own hat, sunscreen and water. Guests are always welcome on these walks, but they will need to register individually to sign the waiver.
Check out No Copay Radio and hear an interview with Mikayla Rogers about a one stop center for aging called Aging Resources of Douglas County. They are a central hub for all aging issues and concerns who provide services, connection to resources, and aging-related information all in one place. Formerly known as Neighbor Network, this organization has evolved to provide more services for seniors, family members, service providers in the Douglas County.
Fight fraud and shred your documents for free during the AARP Shred Instead Day Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It's summer in Colorado Springs and a great time to check out Blues Under the Bridge* on Saturday, July 13, 2019 under the Colorado Avenue Bridge at 218 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
On May 16, Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB19-005, Import Prescription Drugs From Canada, a bill sponsored by Senators Joann Ginal and Robert Rodriguez, as well as Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Coloradans by importing them from Canada.