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.
On the 9/11 National Day of Service, we joined with the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) to prepare emergency “Go Bags” for distribution to frail and vulnerable seniors served by the center.
A new AARP report shows an estimated 66,282 Marylanders on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings, thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025.
Enjoy a cup of coffee with AARP Maryland Associate State Director of Outreach Kathy Lewis and some of our lead volunteers, and learn about the many exciting and fulfilling opportunities to volunteer with us!