The 2025 Colorado legislative session has concluded, and AARP Colorado’s nonpartisan advocacy efforts helped achieve several significant victories for older Coloradans. This year’s legislative advocacy focused on four key areas: financial security, housing, fraud prevention and health care. Additionally, AARP advocates worked to mitigate a budget shortfall’s impact on older Coloradans.
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
AARP Colorado is excited to announce that the state office is now accepting applications to join its Executive Council, a volunteer leadership role and experience.
Most of us consider perennials when we think of plants that are great pollinators. Several annuals make great pollinator plants. There is a wide selection in both color and variety to satisfy almost any gardener. Some reseed themselves.
Come and enjoy a nostalgic evening with the folk sounds of The Kingston Trio, presented by Colorado Public Television, on Saturday, April 29, 2017, 7 p.m., at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO
The holiday season offers opportunities to reflect on all that is good in our lives, and how we can give back to those less fortunate. We’ve all seen the red kettles and bell ringers outside local grocery stores or heard about local soup kitchens serving up holiday dinners. Volunteers like these are motivated to be agents for change in their communities, and many will say that community service defines who they are. However, these individuals often experience significant health and emotional benefits as well. Staying actively engaged in life through activities like volunteering or building meaningful, caring relationships with the elderly in our communities can help in sustaining a healthier lifestyle, which in turn offers a host of physical, mental, and social benefits.
AARP members and guests are invited to enjoy AARP Night at the National Western Stock Show. AARP members and guests will receive up to $11 off regular priced tickets for the January 18th 7 p.m. rodeo, plus service fees will be waived.
The Main Stage Theatre at the Arvada Center in Arvada is offering discount admission for AARP members and their guests to enjoy a Dec. 10 matinee performance of I’ll Be Home for Christmas. The musical tells the story of a family preparing for a Christmas variety show when the oldest son returns home from the Vietnam War.
Friday, December 9, 2016 at 6 p.m., Easter Seals Colorado (ESC) will host the 6 th Annual Season of Lights Gala at The Brown Palace in downtown Denver.
Four Colorado senior athletes overcame extreme obstacles to help pioneer the sport of recumbent racing. While they won gold, each one says the experience was worth far more than medals.