As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
The AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour came to Barney Park in Helena, Montana last August. We were excited to offer Helenans a chance to learn and to play this popular sport! The clinic consisted of an on-court guided session with licensed instructors and focused on warm up, basic technique, skills building, and game play for players of all levels. Afterward, participants had the chance to put into practice what they just learned with an open-play session guided by the professionals.
$83,255 in grants aims to help Montanans of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Helena, Mont., June 4, 2025 – AARP Montana is delighted to announce that its “How to Vote” animated video PSA series has been honored with a Gold Viddy Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in video and digital content creation. The Viddy Awards, administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), celebrate excellence in video production, with over 2,700 entries from across the United States and 23 countries in the 2025 competition cycle.