Events

AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office are seeking nominations for the 2014 Great Places in Louisiana awards program.

AARP Louisiana and Delgado Community College are hosting a job fair for individuals 50 and older who are looking for employment opportunities at the College. Currently Delgado is hiring child care assistants, adjunct faculty and administrators.

AARP Louisiana and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are teaming up to help aspiring entrepreneurs get started growing a new business or making an established one more successful at Encore Entrepreneur in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Azalea blooms remind me of my grandmother who loved tilling in the soil and watching the fruits of her labor….literally. Her fig trees were enormous! One of my fondest memories is waking up on a warm Saturday morning at her house and grabbing a big bowl to pick fresh figs for breakfast. There’s nothing like fresh picked fruits and vegetables.

Join AARP at the Audubon Zoo for the 11th Anniversary of Soul Fest March 8 – 9th.

AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office have announced that Jena, Louisiana, New Orleans City Park, and the Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing Program are the winners of the 2013 Great Places in Louisiana award.

According to AARP surveys, nearly 90 percent of older adults want to remain in their own homes and neighborhoods as they age. But their homes may be their biggest barrier.

On Saturday, May 11th you have the opportunity to participate with thousands of AARP members to help "Stamp Out Hunger."

AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office are seeking nominations for the 2013 Great Places in Louisiana awards program.

AARP Louisiana is calling for nominations for the 2013 Andrus Award for Community Service -- the most prestigious and visible volunteer award.