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AARP Kansas Celebrates Juneteenth in Wichita and Topeka

JUN 16, 2025

AARP Kansas is excited to host a table at both the Wichita and Topeka Juneteenth celebrations on Saturday, June 21. Each event will feature music, food and educational activities. Visit our table and learn more about AARP priorities in Kansas.

AARP Kansas Honors 2024 Volunteers

AARP Kansas honors six individuals with a combined 60 years of service for their volunteerism, leadership, and advocacy. The organization presented the Annual Andrus Award and Kansas Volunteer Excellence Awards during a recent two-day volunteer recognition and training event.

How to Vote in Kansas’ Elections

JUN 13, 2025

Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Kansas, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.

AARP Dedicates Fitness Park in Topeka

MAY 19, 2025

Shawnee County Commissioners Join AARP to Dedicate the Topeka Free Fitness Park

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Retired Teacher Receives AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

By Mary Tritsch, NOV 28, 2012

AARP Kansas honored its 2012 outstanding community service volunteer during a luncheon banquet in Emporia on November 7. Each year, AARP presents its most prestigious award, the Ethel Percy Andrus Award for Community Service, to an individual or individuals who, through volunteer service, significantly enhance the lives of those in their community. This award symbolizes that individuals have the power and ability to make a difference in the lives of others.

Two Kansas Women Appointed to National AARP Boards

By Mary Tritsch, NOV 2, 2012

AARP Kansas is thrilled to have two Kansans serving AARP on the national level. Joan Ruff of Mission Woods was recently appointed to a six year term on the AARP Board of Directors. After serving as a lawyer in private practice, Ruff became head tax attorney for an oil and gas company and later served in executive management at Zurich Financial Services and H&R Block.

AARP Urges No Further Extension of Payroll Tax Holiday

By Janet Clearwater, NOV 2, 2012

Washin gton, DC – AARP Chief Executive Officer A. Barry Rand sent a letter opposing any further extension of the Social Security payroll tax holiday to Members of Congress and the White House today. The text of the letter follows.