Join Us for These Upcoming Programs and Events

Getting to Know Your Smartphone | Wednesday, July 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (FARGO)
This hands-on workshop covers common features of smartphones and accessing important controls and settings, including securing your phone. Register today.

Bismarck Block Party 2.0 | Tuesday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m.
Bring the family and bring your neighbors to Wachter Park to see how much fun a pop-up community event can be! Register to get you FREE Mo's shaved ice ticket. The event is free and you'll experience music from the McMahon Bros, family friendly activities and so much more as we transform this public space into a place for play, programming, and neighborly connection.

Livable Community Opportunities
As they age, North Dakotans want to remain in their longtime homes or find a safe and affordable home in their community that will allow them to age independently. They also want to live in walkable neighborhoods with a mix of housing and transportation options near jobs, schools, shopping, entertainment, and parks. Missing Middle Housing – a set of residential building types that bridge single-family houses and large apartment buildings – can meet all those needs. We're offering two webinars to address this need in North Dakota.

• (Re) Legalizing Smaller and More Affordable Housing | Monday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  Webinar via Zoom presented by EcoNorthwest
  Designed for local and state leaders, real estate developers, and other officials, this webinar will address the  best practices and regulatory/process incentives to counter outdated planning and zoning laws that prevent the creation of Missing Middle Housing. Register today!
  
• What’s Missing? Housing, Local Advocacy and You! | Tuesday, July 29 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  Webinar via Zoom presented by Smart Growth America
  This webinar is for residents interested in helping local and state leaders work on Missing Middle Housing needs in your community. Increase your knowledge and provide tools you need to connect with local leaders to meet the growing demand for age-friendly, accessible, and affordable housing options. Register today.

West Fargo Night to Unite | Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m.
Join us at South Elmwood Park for this free annual event celebrating community and public safety through demonstrations, informational booths, games, food vendors and lots of fun! This fun-packed event is hosted by the West Fargo Police Department.

Pride in the Park & Pride Social with the Red River Rainbow Seniors | Saturday, Aug. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m.
We'll be part of the Fargo-Moorhead Pride vendor show all day, and then, along with the Red River Rainbow Seniors hosting a social at the Armory in Moorhead that evening. Join us for appetizers, beverages and connection. The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Registration required. Sign up today!

Symphony Rocks | Thursday, Aug. 14 (Fargo-Moorhead)
We can't wait to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security at this fabulous Fargo-Moorhead Symphony summer tradition at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. See you there!

Six Pillars of Brain Health | Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Fargo)
It’s never too late to focus on your brain health! In this interactive session you'll earn about the six pillars of brain health, activities that support brain health, and hopefully be inspired by others. Sign up today - space is limited!

Cheers to Social Security - We Earned It! | Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. (Bismarck)
AARP, as the nation’s leading non-partisan organization advocating for older Americans, is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Social Security. This event is not a town hall, forum, or debate. Rather it truly is a moment to reflect on a program that completely transformed aging in America and that one in six North Dakotans rely on to live a dignified retirement. Join us at Jaycee Park in Bismarck to celebrate this milestone! Everyone is welcome.

Lunch & Learns in Bismarck and Fargo
Don't miss our FraudFest Lunch and Learns in Bismarck and Fargo this fall. The events feature Paul Greenwood, an expert in elder abuse and fraud prevention and AARP Fraud Ambassador. They are free to attend, and lunch will be served.

• FraudFest Lunch & Learn: Bismarck-Mandan | Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  
• FraudFest Lunch & Learn: Fargo-West Fargo | Thursday, Sept. 25 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

FraudFest: Fargo Veterans Lunch & Learn | Friday, Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Veterans are frequently targeted by scammers. Join us for lunch, and learn about how to protect yourself and your family. No charge to attend. All are welcome. Registration required.

FraudFest: Grand Forks Lunch & Learn | Friday, Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gain the confidence to recognize and respond to potential scams, and arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to fight back against fraud. Register today and take the first step towards a safer, more secure future. No charge to attend.

Community Celebration - Fargo | Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Its celebration time for AARP ND! Join us for dinner in Fargo as we honor our volunteers, celebrate community and the work done to ensure North Dakotans can thrive as they age. All are welcome, dinner served. Registration required.

Community Celebration - Bismarck | Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Its celebration time for AARP ND! Join us for dinner in Bismarck as we honor our volunteers, celebrate community and the work done to ensure North Dakotans can thrive as they age. All are welcome, dinner served. Registration required.

AARP Local| Looking for more? Check out aarp.org/local to lean more about the free events and activities offered by AARP nearby and online.

AARP ND YouTube Channel | From our yoga series to program videos and more, our YouTube channel is a great resource for learning and activity.

Speakers Bureau | Book a speaker or learn more about becoming a speaker.

Driver Safety Courses | Find online and in-person driver safety courses designed for North Dakota drivers age 50 and older.