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Hello! My name is Gail.
As a retired marketing communications professional, I have been volunteering as part of the AARP Illinois Communications Team for the last four years or so. During this time, I’ve seen a lot of activity coming from the Illinois team.
With so much of this coming from regular e-blasts or social media, I often wonder how much of this reaches you – AARP-IL valued members – and what you think about all of this.
So, from time to time, you’ll see this new column from me. We’re calling it “In Conversation” because we’re hoping you’ll engage with me in response to these posts.
We hope you’ll join the conversation by sending your thoughts through Facebook and telling us what you think.
Caminando Juntos is a free and bilingual conference for caregivers of senior in their family, whether it’s your parents, tíos, or abuelos. Caminando Juntos es una conferencia bilingüe gratuita para cuidadores, una persona que cuidan a un familiar de la tercera edad incluyendo sus padres, tíos o abuelos.
The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates.
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Join AARP Illinois and the Chicago Architecture Center on Tuesday September 10th, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM (CAC) for this engaging panel discussion! Inspired by the “Loop as Lab” exhibit at the CAC, a lineup of national, regional, and local experts hold a great conversation. Discussing the exhibit and ways that communities can promote downtown living opportunities as commercial districts transition into more mixed-use communities. Register for the virtu
Join AARP and the Lockport Township Park District to celebrate and honor our military during Military History Weekend. Enjoy entertainment, battle enactments, and all veterans are invited to lunch both days from 11:30am-1:30pm.
Join us as Kathryn Harris, retired library services director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and a Harriet Tubman reenactor, brings the leadership and heroism of the Underground Railroad conductor to life. The discussion will be moderated by AARP Illinois Associate State Director Teresa Jones.
Support is needed now as City Council has the chance to legalize Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) citywide on September 17 and 18. They must do so, without any exceptions or extra red tape, so that all Chicagoans can have more options for intergenerational housing and aging in place.
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A short while ago, when visiting my daughter out-of-state, she referred to her “elderly parents”. While I don’t recall the context, I do recall my reaction: Immediate and visceral. “I’m NOT elderly,” I declared forcefully. How can that be? I don’t feel older than 35 – okay 45, if I’m being honest. Actually, she’s closer to 45 and I’m well – much older. But “elderly”?
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