Annapolis, MD, January 12, 2026 — AARP Maryland today announced its 2026 legislative priorities, under the strategic leadership of Advocacy Director Sara M. Westrick. The agenda reflects AARP Maryland’s unwavering commitment to its more than 800,000 members aged 50 and older across the state, along with their families.
Shirley Sgouros, 63, of Baltimore, is AARP Maryland’s winner of the Andrus Award for Community Service, based on her dedication to her Upper Fells Point neighborhood and its residents. From picking up trash and planting flowers, to organizing culturally rich events, she brings neighbors together to celebrate the community.
AARP Maryland is honoring exceptional Marylanders aged 50-plus for their volunteerism and commitment to service. The awards were presented at a formal celebration October 17.
Join Washington Metro Oasis and AARP Maryland at Macy's Home Store in Bethesda on October 31 and November 2 and learn how to protect your personal information, email, financial data, and devices from this growing threat. Enjoy the workshops in person, or online via Zoom.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives happen online and what threats exist there.
We recently asked gubernatorial candidates what they would do, if elected, to support and advance the interests and concerns of our members, their families, and all Marylanders aged 50-plus. Here are their written responses.
Amid rising hate crimes against Asian Americans, a new AARP Maryland steering committee has met with state and national policymakers on how to address the problem.