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JAN 22, 2026
We invite you to enter AARP Connecticut’s sweepstakes for a chance to see the R&B Lovers Tour headlined by Keith Sweat and R&B icons Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine. One winner will receive two club tickets, one parking pass, and access to a VIP entrance to the show on February 15 at Total Mortgage Arena. As Valentine’s Day approaches, learn about AARP’s fraud prevention resources and hear how one Connecticut woman who lost nearly $1 million to a romance scam fought back and helped pass a new law.
JAN 15, 2026
Advocating for People 50+ & Their Families in Connecticut
JAN 7, 2026
The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages
AARP Connecticut will be awarding grants this year to help cities, towns and nonprofits make their communities more livable.
Every time we are behind the wheel, on two wheels or on our feet is a perfect time to remember the importance of safety and looking out for one another. October’s Pedestrian Safety Month is a good reminder that we all play a role in making sure people arrive at their destinations safely.
The support of lawmakers to pass 2025 legislation will provide more residents with access to affordable internet service.
The following guest post was submitted by Bill Wiggin, co-founder of the Earth Friendly Project
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Several new AARP-backed laws passed during Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session. The laws are aimed at lowering prescription drug prices; curbing utility costs; making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions; and eliminating excess fees by requiring companies to disclose the total price of all goods and services.
By 2035, more than 82 million people are projected to rely on Social Security roughly 13 million more than today
AARP Connecticut applauds the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject United Illuminating Company’s supplemental rate increase request. An approved increase would have significantly raised the cost of electricity for Connecticut ratepayers, who already pay the highest retail electricity price in the continental United States.
AARP Connecticut encourages potentially impacted ratepayers to voice their position on the rate increase request.
AARP CT 2025 Livable Communities Grant Application
This fall, AARP Connecticut will award grants to help cities, towns and nonprofit organizations across the state make their communities more livable for residents of all ages.
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