The AARP Bulletin

Massachusetts will hold its state primary to select candidates for congressional, legislative and local races on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

AARP Massachusetts is hosting its annual volunteer conference on Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.

AARP Massachusetts will host a virtual series on caregiving in November to mark National Family Caregivers Month.

Looking for an excursion when the weather turns cooler?

AARP Massachusetts is holding a virtual event on Wednesday, June 14, at noon for members who would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer.

On Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., AARP Massachusetts will host a virtual lobby day to share legislative priorities with its members and state lawmakers.

If you are struggling to pay your heating bill, you may be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which pays part of certain Bay State residents’ winter heating bills.

Offering programs and support to the Bay State’s 840,000 family caregivers is a top priority for AARP Massachusetts.

On Tuesdays in September and October, AARP members and up to five guests can enjoy free admission to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston. The entire group (up to six people) must arrive in one vehicle and mention the code FUN50 at the welcome gate.

This year, AARP Massachusetts is focused on four major legislative priorities: a caregiver tax credit to cover expenses a taxpayer incurs for the care and support of a qualifying family member; nursing home reform; growing home- and community-based services; and expanding the Massachusetts Defined Contribution CORE Plan, a retirement plan designed for the state’s nonprofits.