Join us for one or more of these upcoming events:

Upcoming Events in Des Moines
Upcoming Events in Cedar Rapids
Upcoming Virtual Events (Statewide)

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Fleur Cinema - 4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines
REGISTER - This event is at capacity; register to join the waitlist

This beloved series returns to the big screen, following the Crawley family and their staff into the 1930s. As Mary faces a public scandal and the family struggles financially, the household must confront the threat of social disgrace. Change is in the air as a new generation steps up at Downton Abbey.

The movie screening is FREE, but you must register to attend. Seating is first come, first served. AARP membership is not required.

Passwords, Passkeys & More
Tuesday, September 23,12-1 p.m.
Urbandale Public Library - 3520 86th Street, Urbandale
REGISTER - This event is at capacity; register to join the waitlist

Protecting your online accounts starts with strong password practices. In this lecture, we’ll review password basics before exploring options like single sign-on, passkeys, multi-factor authentication, and password managers. Learn why these password alternatives are safe ways to simplify your digital life and keep your personal information secure. A light lunch will be provided. Registration required.

AARP "On Tap" Trivia Night
Thursday, October 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Machine Shed - 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale
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Join us for complimentary food and beverages while testing your knowledge of AARP issue areas at our pub trivia game. Meet new people and win cool prizes while enjoying food, drinks and fun! Registration required.

Is That AI?
Thursday, November 13, 12-1 p.m.
Franklin Avenue Library - 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines
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With the advances in artificial intelligence technology, AI programs can now create ultrarealistic images and videos. At first sight, it may be hard to tell if what you see was created or altered by AI. In this session, we’ll teach you tips and tools to help you determine if an image was generated by AI. We'll show you how to do a reverse image search to find out the internet history of any image you find online. While we can't definitively tell whether an image is AI, these tools will make you a savvier internet user. A light lunch will be provided. Registration required.


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Passwords, Passkeys & More
Wednesday, September 24, 12-1 p.m.
Marion Public Library - 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
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Protecting your online accounts starts with strong password practices. In this lecture, we’ll review password basics before exploring options like single sign-on, passkeys, multi-factor authentication, and password managers. Learn why these password alternatives are safe ways to simplify your digital life and keep your personal information secure. A light lunch will be provided. Registration required.

AARP "On Tap" Trivia Night
Wednesday, October 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Big Grove Brewery - 170 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids
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Join us for complimentary food and beverages while testing your knowledge of AARP issue areas at our pub trivia game. Meet new people and win cool prizes while enjoying food, drinks and fun! Registration required.

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Tele-Town Hall on Medicare
Tuesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Join the call by dialing 1-866-757-0607

Join us for a telephone town hall discussion on what to know and how to prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Representatives from Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will answer participant questions live on the call.

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