FERRUM, Va. — A community-led park in Ferrum marked a major milestone on Friday, Sept. 12, with the grand opening of a new ADA-accessible trail, made possible through a $15,000 grant from AARP’s Community Challenge program.
AARP VI and the VI Department of Human Services will collaborate to host the third component of their Elder Justice Summit: Safeguarding Older Virgin Islanders, Supporting Caregivers, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at My Brother’s Workshop Campus, St. Thomas, VI (behind Home Depot).
AARP South Dakota recently presented Jacque Sly, 76, of Rapid City with the 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service—the organization’s top volunteer honor in the state.
AARP Minnesota is seeking volunteers from across the state to serve in a variety of roles, from teaching AARP Driver Safety classes and staffing booths at events to advocating for policy change at the state Legislature.
AARP is teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter to support family caregivers by sponsoring virtual educational sessions this year.
The city of Wichita has joined the national AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The designation gives Wichita access to technical assistance to help assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and other services.
This year, AARP Maine is once again sponsoring Bangor Pride—Central Maine’s largest annual pride celebration—and is participating in other pride events across the state in June.