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As the state Legislature gets underway and Congress goes back to work in an election year, AARP Hawai‘i is working to pass legislation to help küpuna by lowering prescription drug prices and helping workers, small businesses and taxpayers save money.

Learn to create spice packets to make Fast, Healthy and Ono South American favorites like empanadas, lamb chops with chimichurri sauce, Brazilian chicken and vegetables and arroz con camarones (shrimp rice) when AARP Hawai`i’s popular Fast, Healthy & Ono cooking webinars resume in February.

In-person AARP Foundation Tax-Aide preparation will start on Oahu and Neighbor Islands in February.

AARP launched the AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Center, a new digital platform bringing together valuable information and resources to help Hawai`i’s 112,625 veterans and military spouses compete in today’s job market. The job center includes a new Veterans Career Advantage Course to build on career planning and skills development to help navigate the job market.

AARP Hawai‘i recognized AARP volunteer leader and veterans advocate Vicki Franco with the Andrus Award for Community Service -- the organization’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

AARP Hawai‘i announced that Reverend Tad Iwata of Tenrikyo Honolulu-ko Church was named a runner-up in AARP’s “Show Your Love” Volunteer Contest. An arm of AARP’s Create the Good® program, “Show Your Love” recognizes continuing volunteerism and service in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Princeville, Kauai — AARP Hawai`i, the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay, and the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association are pleased to open an AARP-Sponsored Outdoor Fitness Park on Kaua`i’s North Shore, a long-term investment in the health of residents.

Caregivers of veterans can find support and help at a free webinar and panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Learn the recipes for festive, Fast, Healthy and Ono meals for holiday get-togethers in November and December with AARP Hawai`i and Windward Community College Chef Dan Swift.