Events

Financial abuse is the most common type of elder abuse, with the average victim losing upward of $120,000.

Nominate a community volunteer for AARP's 2019 Andrus Award! Named after AARP's founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the Andrus Award honors outstanding individuals in every state who donate their time, skills and passion as a volunteer. Every year we gather at our annual Andrus Awards event and celebrate the dedication of Maryland's wonderful volunteers.

 

Maryland features some world-class museums, theatre, zoos, as well as other cultural and sporting events. We're working with organizations statewide, from Oakland to Ocean City and places in between, to bring terrific offers on exciting cultural events to AARP members and their guests throughout 2019 and beyond!

Looking for a list of events that AARP Maryland is hosting or a part of? Visit our Calendar of Events page.

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On September 26, 2018, 11 outstanding Marylanders from communities across the state were honored for their volunteer service by AARP Maryland at our annual awards celebration at the Gathering Place in Clarksville, Md. We were also joined by dozens of other amazing AARP Maryland volunteers!

Congratulations to the The Beacon's Celebration of the Arts winners for 2018. Artists over age 50 from the District, Maryland and Virginia created and submitted hundreds of entries in four categories, incorporating visual and written works. "Art, in its various forms, is a great way to express one's creative ideas and freely display their emotions," says Hank Greenberg, AARP Maryland state director. “It’s exciting to see the wealth and diversity of talent on display.”

Are you searching for the secrets to Living Longer, Living Well? Visit the Power of Age Expo, hosted by the Baltimore County Department of Aging, on October 3-4, 2018 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds!   This expo is the largest regional show of its type in the Mid-Atlantic region providing information and resources, 300+ exhibitors/vendors, continuous live entertainment, special feature areas, free health screenings, a veteran muster and much more.

For a complete list of local events that AARP Maryland is participating in around the state, visit our local events page.