"Learn Something New with Ted" Virtual Educational Series

Join us for our new virtual education series, Learn Something New with Ted.

On the first Saturday of each month throughout the year, AARP Maryland volunteer Ted Meyerson will sit down with renowned professionals from well-known organizations for intimate conversations on topics that matter to Marylanders 50-plus and their families.

You can view these virtual conversations anywhere — on your morning commute, to the gym, or while walking your dog — to learn valuable skills and insights “on the go” at your most convenient time.

Saturday, April 1, 2023
10:00 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. CT | 8:00 a.m. MT | 7:00 a.m. PT
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Ted is joined by the United States Naval Observatory Public Affairs Officer Geoff Chester. During the broadcast, Chester explains the mission and role of the Naval Observatory as one of the oldest scientific agencies in the country. The U.S. Naval Observatory produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the U.S. government, U.S. Navy, the Global Position System (GPS) and the general public.

Saturday, May 6, 2023
10:00 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. CT | 8:00 a.m. MT | 7:00 a.m. PT
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Join Ted Meyerson for a conversation with Gene Ransom, CEO of the Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi). As MedChi’s CEO for 14 years, Gene Ransom advocates for physicians, patients and the public health of Maryland. He works hard on key health policy issues such as protecting Medicaid, insurance reform and promoting public health programs and policies.

Saturday, June 3, 2023
10:00 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. CT | 8:00 a.m. MT | 7:00 a.m. PT
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Join Ted Meyerson for a conversation with the retired director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Dennis Andrucyk. Among Andruckyk's accomplishments during his tenure with Goddard is the successful launch and commissioning of the James Webb Space Telescope, which is already transforming our view of the universe.

Saturday, July 8, 2023
10:00 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. CT | 8:00 a.m. MT | 7:00 a.m. PT
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Join Ted Meyerson for a conversation with Joy Hatchette of the Maryland Insurance Administration. Ms. Joy Hatchette is the Associate Commissioner for Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit at the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). Ms. Hatchette oversees outreach to Maryland consumers so they can better understand their rights and obligations under their insurance policies.

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