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JUN 17, 2025
AARP Connecticut’s legislative priority is to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on policies and regulations that will keep more money in the pockets of residents and their families; address rising costs of utilities so all people have fair and affordable access to the necessary services; support family caregivers; strengthen protections around predatory lending practices; ensure prescription drug prices are reasonable, justified, and support improved consumer access and affordability; and help older adults live safely and independently in their communities and more.
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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.
AARP Connecticut State Advocacy Director John Erlingheuser provided the following statement in regards to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) decision on an electric distribution rate increase request by United Illuminating:
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AARP Connecticut is offering a free encore screening of the latest Movies for Grownups film selection, Collateral Beauty , tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 13), at 7 p.m. AARP Connecticut provided a free screening of the movie to a packed theater in West Hartford on Monday, Dec. 12
Movies for Grownups and AARP Connecticut invite AARP members and guests to a free screening of Collateral Beauty.
AARP Connecticut is offering AARP members and their guests an opportunity see two Bridgeport Sound Tigers games at a significantly discounted rate of $16 per Center Ice ticket (regular price of $36). In addition, the first 200 guests at each game to visit the AARP table in the concourse will receive a voucher for a free popcorn.
Financial strain of family caregiving hits low-income and Hispanic/Latino caregivers hardest
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, over 600,000 of whom live right here in Connecticut (CT). Our mission includes helping people age 50 and over turn goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthening communities and fighting for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, livable communities, caregiving, employment security and financial resiliency. At AARP, we believe age and experience expand your possibilities. Through local lifestyle offerings, adult learning, community service and advocacy, AARP CT is your ally in discovering your “what’s next!”
Movies for Grownups and AARP Connecticut invite AARP members and guests to a free screening of Southside with You and free small popcorn and soda.
We’ve been hearing from many of you about Medicare and Social Security -- and we are listening. Rest assured we will do everything we can to protect your hard-earned benefits.
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