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Are you a runner? A walker? A cyclist? AARP Long Island is offering members and guests FREE race registrations to join our team for the upcoming 13th Annual Long Island Run For The Warriors virtual race. Space is limited for the Saturday, Nov. 7, event, so please sign up if you are interested. The distance is up to you: 5K, 10K or any length you choose!

AARP Long Island is proud to present a FREE three-part series of webinars in honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Month that are hosted by Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia (LIAD) Center. This series will focus on the importance of self-care, how to best utilize supportive resources, ways to provide quality care for a diagnosed loved one, and finding inner-strength.

As part of our ongoing commitment in bringing to you fun and entertaining virtual events, AARP Long Island is proud to present a virtual sing along, Sip & Sing hosted by Bay Street Theater to bring you a fun, interactive and FREE sing along series, every Friday through December 18th, 2020.

En español | AARP New York is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with virtual events highlighting Hispanic/Latino achievements in our community.

Memories are special moments that should be treasured. In honor of #NationalGrandParentsDay, show your grandparents some love and support just like they have given to you throughout the years. #GrandParentsDay #Family

As we head into an unusual election season due to the pandemic, we asked some members of the entertainment industry to reminisce about their first voting experience. We hope their messages will inspire you to make your safe voting plan as soon as possible. Are you in? #ImIn

As we search for glimmers of hope during this difficult time of social distancing, we will be sharing a weekly video series entitled In It Together with inspirational words of encouragement from renowned members of the entertainment industry actors, singers-songwriters and producers created specifically for members and volunteers to help lift their spirits.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease in New York State, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are preparing to resume in-person visits for families. Visits won’t be the same as before the pandemic, at least until the threat of coronavirus has passed. There may be limits on when, where and for how long you can see loved ones, and distancing rules will likely be in place.

Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s. But this year, following nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustices, there is renewed and more widespread interest in this day that celebrates freedom.To bring perspective to this 155-year-old celebration, here’s a message from AARP’s Regional Vice President, Rawle Andrews Jr.

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.