Voter access, voter identification and ballot issues continue to make headlines in Idaho. As such, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will join AARP Idaho for a statewide telephone town hall on October 28 at 11:00am MT to discuss these issues as well as other topics important to older Idahoans.
AARP members and guests are invited to participate in a telephone town hall meeting with Governor Brad Little on November 24th at 10:30am MTN. AARP Idaho state director Karrianne Fallow will moderate the call and take questions from listeners around the state regarding the previous election, upcoming 2026 Idaho Legislative session, health care, property taxes, affordable housing and other issues important to Idahoans. This is your opportunity to speak directly with Governor Little.
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.
As part of the fight against fraud and identity theft, AARP Idaho is offering a FREE shredding opportunity on July 11 at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho in Nampa. The event takes place from 10:00am – 1:00pm or until the trucks are full. Consumers can bring up to 15 boxes apiece, but please, no businesses.
AARP Idaho is proud to announce the addition of Soda Springs into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Other Idaho participants include Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Malad City, Cascade, Preston, Montpellier, and Oneida County.