Events

Unleash your inner warrior through the transformative power of yoga! AARP NY is happy to share a virtual yoga series.  In this series, two variations of yoga practices Chair Yoga and Kundalini are demonstrated to encourage self-care. Yoga is a powerful tool used to enhance mood and well-being, as well as foster mindfulness. Yoga instructors will teach two beginner-level courses with easily adjustable moves.

En Español - AARP New York "En Vivo Contigo" will present in-depth interviews on related and current topics with local Latin artists, influencers, community leaders and more. This digital series will consist of interviews, supporting clips and videos and, in some instances, live performances from music artists.

We’re excited to announce that AARP Long Island is collaborating with Bay Street Theater to provide a FREE four-part series of seminars focusing on topics such as stage acting, improv, creative writing, and public speaking. This is part of Long Island’s Lifelong Learning series – to have fun with purpose! 

En español | Join us beginning this Thursday, August 13 at 5pm ET on Facebook Live to kick off our new digital series, AARP En Vivo Contigo in New York City!

Deep within the internet is the Dark Web, a space where criminals can anonymously buy and sell illegal goods and private information. Known as the “Internet Godfather,” Brett Johnson created one of the dark web’s first online stores where criminals and scammers can anonymously sell illegal goods and private information. Eventually, he was caught and convicted.  Now, after serving seven years in prison, Brett works to stop criminal enterprise and consults for the Secret Service and the cybersecurity industry.

Islip Art Museum, Islip Arts Council and AARP Announce Virtual Open Call

Do you have an eye for the perfect picture? If you're looking to enhance and share your photos or learn the basics, join our 2-part virtual workshop in collaboration with the Cepa Gallery to take your smartphone photography game to the next level!

Do you enjoy a good laugh? Join #AARPNY and 108 Soul as we bring four of NYC’s hardest working comics together for a new Disrupt Aging comedy series. Tune in on Wednesday, July 15th at 7pm for the first stream with Comedian Onika McLean: www.facebook.com/108soulny. Then, meet Onika at 7:15pm on our @AARPNY Facebook page to hear how she is #DisruptAging: www.facebook.com/AARPNY.

This month we will honor and celebrate all those who have made a difference in the LGBT community and movement. AARP New York will post several video conversations with prominent members of the LGBT community. Stay tuned this month for a video message from New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, media personality Perez Hilton, and Tony-nominated actor and comedian Mario Cantone, among others.

Are you considering or have already entered the retirement phase? We're hosting a virtual workshop with guest speaker, Audrey Seidman to learn how to cultivate your retirement!