AARP Idaho

AARP and the City of Nampa are celebrating the completion and opening of the new outdoor fitness gym also known as a “FitLot” in Nampa’s Maple Grove Park. The new FitLot features both static and moveable fitness equipment to allow for strength, cardio, balance and flexibility training.

August 24 conversation about ongoing pandemic, vaccines and Delta variant update.

Join us in September for a month-long series of events and movies celebrating the traditions, history, heritage and accomplishments of Latinos in Idaho and the United States. REGISTER HERE: http://aarp.cvent.com/IDLatinos21

AARP Launches National Campaign Urging More Support for Family Caregivers, Passage of Bipartisan Credit for Caring Act

AARP Idaho has announced six Gem State organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, and neighbors with an emphasis on the needs of the 50-plus. Many of this year’s awards support revitalizing communities adversely impacted by the pandemic and include a focus on diversity, inclusion, and disparities.

Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.

Urges Continued Vigilance to Protect Residents from Virus

Join us in August for a month-long series of events recognizing teachers and their encouragement, inspiration and commitment that makes communities across Idaho better places to live. REGISTER HERE: http://aarp.cvent.com/IDLearn21

Are you tech savvy and interested in volunteering? AARP Idaho is seeking virtual volunteers who are able to engage with other Idahoans via smartphones, computers and tablets.

By Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director