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AARP Nebraska is looking for a few good volunteer leaders. If you have the time and passion for making an impact on the lives of people across our state, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

By Recia L. Lord, AARP Nebraska Executive Council

AARP Nebraska will honor Black History Month with a free screening of the critically acclaimed film SELMA, at Omaha’s Aksarben Cinema on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

You don't have to sweat it out this tax season. If you are a Nebraska resident, AARP Tax-Aide can lend you or your loved one(s) a helping hand depending on where you live in the state.

To recognize their work in support of Nebraska’s family caregivers, AARP has named Gov. Pete Ricketts, and State Sens. Kate Bolz and Sue Crawford as 2015 “Capitol Caregivers,” a bipartisan group of state legislators, lieutenant governors and governors from 25 states. These elected officials have advanced policies to help family caregivers who are making it possible for older Nebraskans to live independently at home – where they want to be.

Julie Dunn, a long-time community volunteer in Bennington, is the 2015 recipient of AARP Nebraska’s highest volunteer award. She is the 14th volunteer to be honored with the annual AARP Nebraska Andrus Award for Community Service since it was established in 2002.

Guess who’s coming to Omaha on Sept. 10?

AARP and Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)* will present free sessions in August to help people prepare financially for retirement.

Baseball season is in full swing. Join us on Wednesday, May 6, at Werner Park as the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Round Rock Express. Werner Park is located at 12356 Ballpark Way in Papillion, NE.