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.
(Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s authority to bring down costs for all Marylanders. The organization, which represents the interest of older Marylanders, including its 800,000 members across the state, will issue the call to action at a press conference today hosted by the Health Care for All Coalition and lead legislative sponsors, Senator Dawn Gile and Delegates Bonnie Cullison and Jennifer White Holland.
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.
Maryland voters will choose a new Senator in November. Candidates Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) discuss issues important to older residents.
Maryland residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.