Join AARP Idaho on January 16th as we host President Pro Tempore of the Idaho Senate Kelly Anthon and Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow for a one hour statewide telephone town to discuss the current legislative session.
AARP Idaho has selected Gini Woodward of Bonners Ferry to receive the 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service. This represents the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service. The award is a symbol of the power of individuals to make a difference in the lives of others and at the heart of everything AARP does.
AARP Idaho is urging state legislators to oppose legislative draft RS28049, a proposal that would grant immunity to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Idaho organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement “quick-action” projects to create more livable communities across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Recently Boise Police has been in contact with multiple citizens who have fallen victim to a computer repair scam. The victims either received a phone call from a company claiming the victim’s computer was infected with viruses and other malware OR got a pop up screen on their computer making a similar claim, telling the victim to call a number to assist with the problems.
The Idaho Retired Educators Association is welcoming former teachers and other school professionals who wish to connect with one another during a variety of activities.
Retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Tom Ressler has joined AARP Idaho’s executive council, a select group of AARP members from across the Gem State with exemplary leadership, record of service, and commitment to the goals of the Association. AARP Idaho has more than 187,000 members statewide and more than 38 million members nationwide.