AARP New Hampshire

We all know Social Security helps families, but we rarely stop to think how much it helps the larger economy. In fact, Social Security fuels almost $1.4 trillion of economic activity nationally – and almost $6.6 billion right here in New Hampshire – according to a new study by AARP’s Public Policy Institute.

If you’re an ice hockey fan and AARP member, we have a deal for you: $10 ticket and pre-game reception!

AARP New Hampshire and New Hampshire Pharmacists Association will host a free event in Concord to help older adults better manage their prescription and over-the-counter medications. Held on October 16, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the new Centennial Senior Center in Concord, Make the Most of Your Meds and More! features brown bag medication reviews, screenings, educational sessions, and more. And it’s all free and open to the public.

There’s a lot to learn about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. And it can be difficult to figure out what it means for you and your family. That is why AARP New Hampshire and its corps of volunteer educators are leading free educational sessions across the Granite State.

The Currier Museum of Art is offering special deals and a special program for AARP members all day Saturday, October 19. New Hampshire residents arriving before noon will receive free admission. After noon, AARP members will receive $1 off admission, with a discounted rate of $9.

AARP New Hampshire is looking for an AmericaCorps VISTA to develop and implement a volunteer structure over the course of his/her service year.

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon today joined representatives of AARP Foundation as the Foundation made a $20,000 donation to New Hampshire Food Bank. The donation specifically goes to support the food bank's production garden, which is used as a job training resource, as well as a source of fresh, locally produced food for people in need in the Granite State.

Fall is a perfect time to visit Strawbery Banke Museum in downtown Portsmouth and Sunday, October 6 has been declared AARP day with special discounts and a special lecture. AARP members can enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum’s 30 historic buildings, eight gardens, costumed role players and hands-on craft activities all for a discounted admission price of $12 (regularly $17.50).

If you lack health insurance, you should know by now that the Health Insurance Marketplace opens for enrollment on October 1.

Thanks and congratulations to Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senator Kelly Ayotte for their bipartisan support as co-sponsors of The Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME) Act.