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.
The Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (GBCI) mobilizes older adult volunteers and community partners to support children, youth, and families across Gaithersburg.
Bruce Adams of Bethesda, Maryland has been honored by AARP Maryland with the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.