Events

The heart of the quest for LGBTQ+ rights is in New York’s Greenwich Village at the Stonewall Inn. In 1969, same-sex dancing could mean being arrested and when police raided the Inn on Friday, June 27, this time they were met with defiance.

AARP NY is proud to celebrate Black Music Month this June to honor African American musical influences and culture. AARP members and guests are invited to join us for a FREE couch concert, plus an interactive hand drumming demonstrations and Caregiving discussion.

AARP NY and our friends at Audubon NY are proud to present a 4-part series, Birds in Your Backyard & Beyond. This program is meant for anyone who has an interest in watching birds and attracting them to your yard. We’ll review birding skills, ways to identify birds in our neighborhoods and nearby natural areas, and the incredible diversity of birds around us.

AARP New York is proud to celebrate May with exciting, educational and FREE events in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us as we have programming that will highlight the diverse culture, richness, heritage and history of our AAPI family.

AARP NY is proud to present a virtual program titled Guided Meditations for Increased Mental Acuity, Focus, Problem Solving, and Physical Coordination. The interactive 3-part series will be led by Ila Gupta MA., Psych.

Are you ready for some self-care? Join AARP New York and the Long Island Health Collaborative to learn more about the actions you can take now to live a healthier life. Talk with a Doc is a series of FREE virtual Zoom events held every other Wednesday at 11 a.m. throughout May, June, and July. You can participate in as many as you want. Topics include walking, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and dementia, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma and bronchitis, arthritis, and osteoporosis. The program will culminate in August with in-person walks with doctors on Long Island. You must register to reserve your spots.

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, join AARPNY’s Executive Council Member and author of books Balikbayan: A Filipino Homecoming and Asian Americans Who Inspire Us Analiza Quiroz Wolf as she shares her journey to explore her family roots in the Philippines. She shares what inspired the journey, her experience living in her father’s childhood home for 6 months in the Philippines, and what she learned.

Are you over the age of 50? Many mental health issues can sneak up on you! Approximately 20% of the over 50 population might experience a mental health issue, primarily anxiety and depression. The good news is that living a balanced lifestyle can help avert some mental health conditions. When depression and anxiety are caught early and treated promptly, you can prevent complications that are more serious in the future.

Join AARP New York for a free virtual event that explores the reinvigorated tradition of writing one’s Legacy Letter.

Securely disposing of documents that contain your personal information—such as bank statements, canceled checks, receipts and credit-card junk mail—is one way to avoid becoming a fraud victim.