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Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe - Halethorpe, MD 8/13/2025, 11:30 AM ET

August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Halethorpe Community Center (Activity Room)

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? This is where we can help. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. Join us for a free event where you’ll hear about the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family. By taking a few practical steps, you can take control and fight back against fraud. We’ll explore: Common scams and how to spot and avoid them Tactics scammers use to target individuals What to do if you or a loved one encounters fraud Resources to help protect yourself and your family Sign up for this free event today. Register now » More Details

Prepare to Care: Columbia, MD 8/25/25 1:00 PM ET

August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET • Registration Closed

East Columbia 50+ Center (Multipurpose Room 1)

Are you caring for a loved one at home or from a distance? These can be challenging times, but you’re not alone in your caregiving journey. Developing a team approach and identifying resources and tools may make caring for a loved one more manageable. Join us for this free event to connect with other caregivers in your area and share stories and tips. We’ll explore: · How to start the caregiving conversation · Strategies for forming your caregiving team · Ways to find local resources and support · How to care for yourself and connect with others We’ll also share AARP tools and resources like the the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Center, where you can connect with other caregivers, share resources, and lessons learned. What will you learn? Sign up for this free event today.Register now »
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HomeFit®: Making Home Safe & Livable for All - Columbia, MD 8/25/2025, 1:00 PM ET

August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

East Columbia 50+ Center (Multipurpose Room 1)

How can you future-proof your home? This is where AARP can help. AARP surveys consistently find that older adults want to remain in their current homes and communities for as long as possible. Yet barely one percent of the nation’s housing supply contains any “universal design” elements — such as single-story living or a sink that can be reached from a wheelchair. Join us for a FREE HomeFit event, where you and your family can explore ways to make your current or future residence your “lifelong home.” In this session, you’ll hear about: Room-by-room suggestions to improve your current housing Quick fixes that can be implemented across many housing types Checklists to help you determine what your home needs to become a better fit as you age. How Universal Design can accommodate all people Plus, we’ll share more tips and ideas from AARP’s free HomeFit Guide.Sign up for this free event today » REGISTER »
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September 2025

Prepare to Care: Owings Mills, MD 9/4/2025, 11:00 AM ET

September 04, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore (Fine Arts Room)

Are you caring for a loved one at home or from a distance? These can be challenging times, but you’re not alone in your caregiving journey. Developing a team approach and identifying resources and tools may make caring for a loved one more manageable. Join us for this free event to connect with other caregivers in your area and share stories and tips. We’ll explore: How to start the caregiving conversation Strategies for forming your caregiving team Ways to find local resources and support How to care for yourself and connect with others We’ll also share AARP tools and resources like the the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Center, where you can connect with other caregivers, share resources, and lessons learned. What will you learn? Sign up for this free event today. Register now » More Details

Prepare to Care: Gaithersburg, MD 9/8/25 11:30 AM ET

September 08, 2025 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Gaithersburg Library (Medium Room 3)

Are you caring for a loved one at home or from a distance? These can be challenging times, but you’re not alone in your caregiving journey. Developing a team approach and identifying resources and tools may make caring for a loved one more manageable. Join us for this free event to connect with other caregivers in your area and share stories and tips. We’ll explore: · How to start the caregiving conversation · Strategies for forming your caregiving team · Ways to find local resources and support · How to care for yourself and connect with others We’ll also share AARP tools and resources like the the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Center, where you can connect with other caregivers, share resources, and lessons learned. What will you learn? Sign up for this free event today. Register now » More Details

Government Imposter Scams - Hyattsville, MD 9/16/2025, 1:00 PM ET

September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Hyattsville Branch Library (Large Meeting Room)

Are you familiar with Government Impostor Scams? This is where we can help. Scammers are becoming more and more savvy in their efforts to take your money and/or identity, especially by pretending to be someone they’re not. Stay up to date on impostor scams by joining AARP for this free event to understand the top ways to spot and avoid them and more. We’ll explore: What a government impostor scam is Types of scams and the tactics used Ways to spot these scams and resources to help you Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from AARP’s state office in Maryland about local support to help you stay safe from fraud. Sign up for this free event today » More Details

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Benefits - Halethorpe, MD 9/22/2025, 11:00 AM ET

September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Halethorpe Community Center (Activity Room)

Are you eligible to enroll in Medicare but don’t know where to start? Have you wondered what your Medicare options are? Medicare can feel complicated, but this is where AARP can help. Join us for a free Medicare 101 event. In this session, we’ll share an overview of the parts of Medicare, coverage and costs, and your choices of Medicare plans. We’ll explore: What Medicare IS Medicare coverage and costs Different Medicare options and what they mean for you Resources to help you with your unique situation We’ll also share helpful resources like the AARP Medicare Enrollment ℠ Guide to walk you through the process and find support. Sign up for this free event today » REGISTER » More Details


October 2025

Six Pillars of Brain Health - Owings Mill, MD 10/14/2025, 11:00 AM ET

October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore (Fine Arts Room)

It’s never too late to focus on your brain health. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the six pillars of brain health, activities that support brain health, and hopefully, be inspired by others. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in learning more about brain health and will share information on the latest research on brain health, lifestyle suggestions, and resources to learn more. We’ll explore: Tips for staying socially engaged Ways you can continue learning Resources to help manage stress Staying healthy and fit Improving your sleep How you can enjoy a brain-healthy diet What will you learn? Sign up for this free event today. Register now » More Details

Prepare to Care: Gaithersburg, MD 10/28/2025, 11:30 AM ET

October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Gaithersburg Library (Large Meeting Room)

Are you caring for a loved one at home or from a distance? These can be challenging times, but you’re not alone in your caregiving journey. Developing a team approach and identifying resources and tools may make caring for a loved one more manageable. Join us for this free event to connect with other caregivers in your area and share stories and tips. We’ll explore: How to start the caregiving conversation Strategies for forming your caregiving team Ways to find local resources and support How to care for yourself and connect with others We’ll also share AARP tools and resources like the the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Center, where you can connect with other caregivers, share resources, and lessons learned. What will you learn? Sign up for this free event today. Register now » More Details


November 2025

Online Relationship Scams - Hyattsville, MD 11/3/2025, 11:00 AM ET

November 03, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Hyattsville Branch Library (Large Meeting Room)

Can you spot the red flags when forming new relationships online? This is where we can help. Connecting with new people online can be exciting and rewarding. Sadly, criminals are adept at pretending to be someone they aren’t and building relationships based on a web of lies. Join us for this free event to learn how to spot the warning signs of online relationship scams. We’ll explore: Types of online relationship scams Ways to protect yourself and loved ones What to do if you suspect a scam Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from AARP’s state office in Maryland about local support to help you stay safe from fraud. Sign up for this free event today » More Details

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