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We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

People are still talking about the AARP celebration in Little Village.

(English) ¿Has visto el hermoso mural que cobró vida en Little Village para celebrar nuestra comunidad y cultura? La obra de arte, que pintó la artista local Liz Reyes en las paredes del restaurante Nuevo Leon, celebra el Día de los Muertos, así como la importancia de cuidar de nuestros seres queridos, lo cual incluye a nuestros antepasados.

(Español) Have you seen the stunning mural coming to life in Little Village in a BIG Way to celebrate our community and our culture? The painting by local artist Liz Reyes on the walls of Nuevo Leon restaurant celebrates Dia de Muertos and the importance of caring for loved ones, including those who came before us.

Hay cada vez más entusiasmo por el mural Celebrando Comunidad, comisionado por AARP a la artista local Elizabeth Reyes en el vecindario La Villita.”, en Chicago. Acompaña a AARP Chicago en los eventos a continuación.

Look who stopped by to see the #AARPLVmural!

The excitement builds for the AARP-commissioned mural, Celebrando Comunidad, by local artist Elizabeth Reyes in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood! TODAY, bright and early, workers started to remove the existing paint off the walls of a proud neighborhood establishment, Nuevo Leon Restaurant. This, and a lot of work to come, is in preparation for the greatly-anticipated mural.

AARP is opening an exciting new outdoor fitness park at Lincoln Park in coordination with the Springfield Park District. If you live in the Springfield area, come join us for the celebration and ribbon-cutting!