Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.
AARP Idaho Executive Council member Tom Ressler has received the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
While free time is on your side why not make the most of it? Powered by passion, purpose and peer-to-peer connection, the courses offered by New Knowledge Adventures engage you on every level. Enjoy unlimited classes this fall at no charge!
We need Congressional action NOW: In the next 10 years, Social Security could be cut by as much as 20 percent. Congressman John Larson (D-CT) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) have put ideas on the table to address the challenges Social Security faces now and in the future — and they've welcomed conversation about their ideas.
Join the AARP Idaho, Idaho Department of Finance, and the Idaho Commission on Aging for the latest information about how to identify, prevent, and report financial fraud and suspected senior financial exploitation.
There’s an expression in the classical music world, “The Three Bs”, and it refers to Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. But this is a broader, modernized version of that esteemed list, and there’s been a “small” substitution. These “Three Bs” are Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles. Why do The Beatles deserve to be in this lofty club of musical pioneers? Simple. They, like the others, changed the course of the music to follow. Join us. Find out why they deserve to be in the company of other greats.
Speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of the Idaho Attorney General, United States Attorney for the District of Idaho, local law enforcement and others will update participants on the latest scams taking place in Idaho and ways to stay protected from fraud and identity theft at this free event.
Live jazz will energize Idaho’s fall season when the popular Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival returns this October. More than 200 musicians and 40 bands will perform at Sun Valley venues for five days starting Wednesday, Oct. 18.
AARP Idaho announced six organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.
While Social Security remains secure today, it needs changes to ensure that current and future generations get the Social Security they've EARNED. Join the call, ask your questions and learn more about AARP’s fight to protect and save Social Security for current and future generations.