AARP Illinois

Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

Meet the staff and volunteers passionate about improving the lives of older adults in Illinois

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.

Join AARP Illinois and Access Living, a nationally recognized disability rights organization based in Chicago, as we discuss the impact of 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the more accessible world that it has created, benefiting people with disabilities and older adults who acquire disability as they age. We will look at the past, present, and future of the movement to create a world accessible for everyone, regardless of how they move through or experience the world.

Men 50+ Need Connections, Too.

The concept of a 'book club for introverts' sparked an animated discussion at my monthly book club gathering recently. As a group of older adult women accustomed to lively debates over shared reading experiences, we found the idea of a silent book club to be, frankly, paradoxical.

Racing fans, start your engines! AARP Chicago is revving up for an unforgettable weekend at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 in Grant Park — and you're invited!

Get ready to groove with AARP Illinois this summer at Chosen Few — the world’s longest-running house music gathering. What began in 1990 as a tight circle of friends behind Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry has blossomed into a full-blown festival that draws devotees from across the globe. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a family reunion powered by the sounds that defined a generation.

This crucial series will equip you with a solid understanding of how fraudsters operate, helping you identify and avoid suspicious communications before they can do any harm.

Join AARP and Joffrey Ballet in celebration of Alice in Wonderland. Plunge down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland as two-time Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings Lewis Carroll’s whimsical adventure to the stage with a modern twist.