AARP Illinois

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AARP presents: Luminous Life! A very special event coming to Chicago on November 16th! Dr. Carol Adams Hosts this exclusive event that you do not want to miss out om! Join us and local experts to learn more about taking care of your crown and information to help with your health and wealth. All Queens are welcome to this pop-up experience, we cannot wait to see you there!

This virtual performance by the Ukulele Moonshiners promises to be a lively exploration of ukulele songs and the instrument’s unique sound.

Eight Illinois entities received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling just over $60,000. The grants fund projects aimed at improving public spaces, housing, transit and civic engagement, among other goals. Nationally, AARP awarded $3.8 million in grants for 343 projects this year.

AARP is hosting two great events to celebrate our Veterans! Both events are virtual and will be livestreamed on November 11th! The first event is a Veterans Salute by the ByGone Gals from 1-2:30PM. Then for our second event, The Military History Event will go live from 6-7PM. We look forward to seeing you all there as we honor our Veterans on this special day!

The Chicago Architecture Center has a new exhibit focusing on downtown livability, "Loop as Lab". AARP Illinois has Co sponsored this exhibit, and a 10% discount on center admission is now available to members. Use the discount code LOOPLAB24 for in-person purchase at the Center or online at https://www.architecture.org/visit-the-center/buy-center-tickets. Exhibit open NOW thru Dec 31.

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Join AARP on October 24th at 9AM for a discussion about respiratory vaccines! Here Doctors Ige and Vohra will share insights and offer resources and information. We look forward to seeing you all there at Tele Town Hall!