AARP New Jersey

Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

It started with a simple question: What if older adults had access to classes that were as relevant as they were inspiring?

AARP Community Challenge grant applications are open until March.

Take simple, but meaningful, steps to support your well-being!

AARP NJ, St. Peter's University Hospital, and Healthier Middlesex are proud to partner in presenting the New Brunswick Walk With A Doc Chapter!

The Shocking Reality

The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The six-hour course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.

As we head into the season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible community we’ve built together and say thank you.

Join us for Luminous Life, an interactive event designed to celebrate and uplift African American women. This event will feature inspiring speakers on caring for your crown, maximizing your health, and building your wealth. You will leave feeling inspired and empowered with information and resources to live a luminous life.

Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.