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MAY 20, 2025
AARP Connecticut will donate $3,000 on behalf of recipient to an eligible non-profit organization of their choosingNomination deadline is August 1AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Connecticut Andrus Award for Community Service, an annual award honoring a 50+ volunteer in the state who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The deadline to nominate an outstanding individual for AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award is August 1, 2025.
MAY 14, 2025
Starting today, May 14, AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years — a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans — and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
MAY 1, 2025
Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon talks about his advocacy for health care reform and the importance of retirement savings.
AARP Connecticut to Host Live Tele-Town Hall to Discuss Protecting Veterans from Scams
AARP’s mission is to empower people to choose how they live as they age, and an important part of choosing how we live as we age is being able to choose where we live as we age. Most older adults want to remain in their own home and community as they age, but financial barriers and limited service options can make this difficult. We were pleased that the Connecticut legislature passed a state budget and several pieces of legislation that will support older adults who wish to age in place.
By Natalie Missakian
AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in response to the state budget passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and expected to be signed by Governor Lamont:
There’s a new program to help eligible Connecticut residents who are struggling to afford high-speed internet access.
AARP Connecticut applauds the Appropriations Committee, and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee for supporting proposals that will make a positive impact in the lives of older Connecticut residents and their families.
Four Million Americans, Including More Than 60,000 Connecticut Residents, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act
As part of a new AARP-backed initiative in Connecticut, the city of Hartford will temporarily close busy thoroughfares to cars on the fourth Sunday of each month, from June to September.
AARP Connecticut issued the following comment in response to the passage of House Bill 5262 in the Senate:
This guest post was written and submitted by Michelle Puzzo, President & Co-Founder of UR Community Cares
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