The overhaul of several public transit stops in Greater St. Louis — partially funded by AARP — has helped leverage millions of additional investment dollars in everything from new and renovated buildings to sidewalks and landscaping.
The Boomers and Bikes program is one of a variety of activities AARP is offering this year to help older Missourians focus on their health and well-being as well as guided hikes, walking programs and online fitness classes.
AARP has launched a new, redesigned membership card that creates a more convenient way for members to track their engagements with AARP and to access their benefits in certain retail locations.
St. Louisan Robert “Bob” Juergens has been selected as the new volunteer Missouri State Coordinator for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Juergens replaces outgoing State Coordinator Lynn Boulware, from Lebanon, who completed seven years at the helm.
Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont was the site of the “Brain Power: Use It or Lose It!” seminar that focused on memory loss, research, early detection, and how to get a proper Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Participants were involved in activities that stimulated the brain through exercise, health eating, and music.
AARP in St. Louis wants you to be healthy and that's why we are a proud sponsor of Small Changes for Health *, a web-based health behavior modification program that encourages everyone to increase their level of health though proper nutrition and exercise provided by the City of St. Louis Department of Health.
AARP Chapter 1270 of Wayne County is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month! Chapter 1270, located in Piedmont, Missouri, is an active and vibrant organization that exemplifiesthe AARP Chapter slogan, 'To serve, not to be served'. Chapter 1270 participates in AARP's annual Day of Service, hosts educational programs for the community on health and fitness, and will sponsor a forum on brain health in 2013. Congratulations to Chapter 1270 for 40 years of community service!
Ameren Missouri is profiting to the tune of $350 million annually during Missouri's worst economy since the Great Depression. And now they are at it again, pushing legislation that could allow billions in automatic rate increases (surcharges) for electric utilities with no meaningful review by the Public Service Commission. It will effect ratepayers all over the state.
Newly appointed member of the AARP National Board of Directors Joan Ruff of Mission Woods, KS was formally introduced to AARP Missouri and AARP Kansas’s volunteers and opinion leaders at three separate events in mid-December.