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JAN 1, 2026
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.
DEC 29, 2025
AARP advocates on policy issues that matter most to Maryland residents age 50 and over and their families.
DEC 11, 2025
With holiday shopping—and shipping—comes the risk of package theft. Thieves — often called “Porch Pirates” — steal millions of packages from American doorsteps each year, totaling billions of dollars in merchandise. You can help protect your deliveries with a few simple steps.
DEC 11, 2025
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are poised to capitalize on travelers needing help with last-minute flight changes and cancellations. Don’t let fake customer service derail your trip – or drain your wallet. Here’s a few things you should know to stay ahead of airline call center scams.
Learn ways to spot and stop scammers on social media.
Theater and poetry classes designed for the 50+.
Free courses and resources available to boost job search, overcome underemployment.
Summer is peak season for scammers to come knocking.
In October, Maryland will mark its eighth annual Walktober, a monthlong series of activities and online “walkinars” to promote walking and to highlight pedestrian safety.
AARP Maryland is awarding five Baltimore City non-profits a combined $85,650 in funding as winners of AARP 2022 Community Challenge Grants. Now in its sixth year, the program supports quick-action projects that spark change and improve communities in key livability areas of public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion, plus other innovative projects.
SAVE THE DATE: AARP’s National TeleTown Hall on PACT Act Benefits on July 11
Community Challenge grants support work in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Cecil Counties.
Enjoy live music, food trucks and more!
To educate state residents about fraud aimed at older adults, AARP Maryland is promoting Protect Week, June 13–17, five days of programming timed to coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on Wednesday, June 15.
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