AARP New York

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

Newburgh, N.Y. – Carole McDermott received yesterday AARP’s highest state volunteer honor, the 2024 AARP New York Andrus Award for Community Service for her many decades of volunteer work making sure homebound people received meals.

Here’s what to know, whether you’re a resident who’s working or retired, or if you’re considering a move to New York.

Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with AARP New York through a dynamic series of events honoring Irish culture and history. Discover the impact of The Great Irish Hunger and Mass Migration in an insightful webinar, learn how to trace your roots with Getting Started with Irish Genealogy, and feel the beat with a two-part Irish Step Dance series. Events are held on Tuesdays throughout March.

Organizations seek support for Energy Affordability Agenda

Opera enthusiasts, this is your chance to witness breathtaking performances at the Metropolitan Opera at a special price! AARP members and their guests can purchase tickets for just $50 each and immerse themselves in world-class productions. Whether you're drawn to timeless classics or contemporary masterpieces, the Met Opera's 2025 season has something for everyone.

Looking for a Valentine’s Day date idea? Join AARP Long Island for a free breakfast and screening of The Age of Love!

Governor Hochul gathered with AARP New York staff and members who presented her with a thank you card signed by 2,300 New Yorkers.

AARP New York volunteers are a dynamic group of people using skills they’ve cultivated. They work to improve the lives of fellow New Yorkers — and not just folks age 50 and older. They may attend a hip hop concert and hand out fliers about Medicare. They might lend a hand at food drives around Thanksgiving. Or they may travel to Albany to make sure the governor and state legislators are aware of vital issues, like caregiving support and unaffordable prescription drug prices. Whether you love meeting new people, working on projects that matter to your community, or speaking up on issues that impact people 50 and older, AARP has a role for you.

AARP New York proudly presents a 4-part virtual series introducing the basics of Modern American Canasta, perfect for anyone eager to learn this engaging card game. Beyond being fun, Canasta is a fantastic way to boost brain health, as it sharpens memory, strategic thinking, and social interaction.