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Submit your photos for Day of the Dead altar

AARP Nevada is excited to participate in this year's Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Springs Preserve!
Staff and volunteers from our state office will create an ofrenda to celebrate the importance of family caregivers and those for whom they care
The altar will incorporate traditional elements such as marigold flowers, food, candles, calaveras, and photos of loved ones who have died.

Day of the Dead ofrenda
Sugar skulls and marigolds are traditional adornments of Day of the Dead altars

The ofrenda will incorporate photos submitted from members of the community, as well as AARP staff and volunteers. Please consider submitting a picture of friends, relatives, pets, or other loved ones for inclusion in the AARP NV altar.

HOW TO SUBMIT A PHOTO

There are two ways to submit a photo of your loved one for inclusion in AARP NV's altar.

  • In Email:  Download a photo release form for each photo you would like to submit.

Include the release(s) and photo(s) in an email to aarpnv@aarp.org.

AARP Nevada Ofrenda Photo RELEASE_.pdf

  • Bring your photo and signed release to any AARP Nevada event or to our office. Contact us for more information.

Please come to the Springs Preserve during this year's celebration to see the AARP Nevada ofrenda. The event will be Nov. 3-5.

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a centuries-old celebration that allows the living to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on. Join us at this annual event - rooted in Latin American cultures - and experience the rich customs and exciting activities for all ages such as live theater and dance performances, music and mariachis, entertaining games, arts and crafts, food vendors, and much more. Visit SpringsPreserve.org/events for ticket and reservation information.

About AARP Nevada
AARP Nevada staff and volunteers help more than 345,000 Silver State members live their best lives. We offer news, information and resources on the issues that matter most to you.

Please stay in touch!  Here's how to contact us:

AARP Nevada - 5820 S. Eastern Avenue #190, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Call:   866-389-5652

Email: aarpnv@aarp.org

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Please be aware that AARP Nevada staff members serve the entire state and are often working in the community.  To ensure we can best serve your specific needs, please call 866-389-5652 in advance of your visit to make an appointment with the appropriate staffer.

The AARP Foundation WorkSearch/Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) operates from separate locations in southern and northern Nevada.  For information about this program, please contact 702-648-3356  (Las Vegas) or 775-323-2243 (Reno)

Members of the press only:  Media inquiries should be directed to Erin Neff, (702) 938-3237 / eneff@aarp.org