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Join AARP Massachusetts in Fitchburg for this in person event that will be offering assistance & information in understanding Social Security and Medicare for people planning for retirement. A complimentary, light breakfast will be provided to start off a great day of learning and getting your important questions answered. The event is open to everyone. AARP membership is not necessary.

Be sure to sign up for any number of these events designed to assist you with your finances. These are free of charge and only require that you sign up, click on the dates that work for you and we'll see you there.

Here's your chance to get involved with the AARP Massachusetts Speakers Bureau. It's a great way to channel your experience to educate and inform others. Our volunteers give community presentations, both in-person & virtual, addressing important issues that affect Massachusetts residents. Click to find see the list of topics currently available and to learn more about these available training sessions.

Every month, the AARP Fraud Watch Network provides an update on the latest scams targeting Massachusetts Residents. Here's the update for August.

AARP Massachusetts has plenty of opportunities for you to receive information, meet new people, and more. All of these featured events on this page are in-person and in a city or town near you. Click here to find out when and where the next one is.

Here is your hub for all recordings of events, webinars, information sessions and more that AARP Massachusetts has hosted and taken part in so far this year. The information and resources available within these sessions are too important and too helpful to keep to ourselves. Watch and re-watch these recordings when you can and when you need them.

Genealogy has become a popular practice for adults who are looking to dive deeper into their family history and learn about their ancestry. AARP MA is partnering with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - New England, Inc. (AAHGS-NE, Inc.) and the Greater Boston Section of the National Council of Negro Women (GBS-NCNCW), to offer two webinars on the basics of genealogy.

AARP will be at Boston pride on June 10, along with many other organizations. If you would like to help man our booth throughout the festivities, please email ma@aarp.org.

AARP is sponsoring a Mindfulness Series hosted by the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CMC) every Tuesday in May. Learn the basics of mindfulness while honoring the process of aging in recognition of Older Americans Month. Each session includes a 20-minute guided meditation designed for beginners followed by a 10 minute Q&A

Every Month, AARP Massachusetts publishes an update from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. This web page houses the update for the month of April and it is filled to the brim with important information regarding scams. Learn what to do if you suspect you have been a victim of fraud, how to report a scam if you see one, and view a list of upcoming information sessions that can help you keep your ears up and your money in your hands.