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New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
AARP New Jersey has teamed up with ONNJ for the television series, The Power of Us, hosted by State Director Chris Widelo.
AARP Massachusetts is proud to announce that Anne and Tom Eisenman of Springfield, MA have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious volunteer honor. Named for AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, this award celebrates individuals who embody the principles of service and make a lasting impact in their communities.
The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and facing the fallout of their choices. As a mob rises against the Wicked Witch, the two must reunite one last time. Their singular bond becomes the key to their futures if they are to change themselves and all of Oz, for good.
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St. Croix - 12/11 at 6:30 pm https://qr.aarp.org/WickedStCroix
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Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert last week, warning Idahoans on the text/call/email scam that claims recipients have missed jury duty and if they don’t immediately pay a fine, they could be arrested by local authorities or subject to even greater costs and penalties. As with many scams, criminals depend on a person’s law-abiding nature to scare them into making a payment, often through a link or QR code.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of advocacy that shaped lives, strengthened communities, and advanced opportunities for Floridians 50+.
Having trouble starting a tough conversation about caregiving with your loved one?
Caregivers in Virginia have an abundance of resources available through the Virginia Navigator (https://virginianavigator.org/) family of websites. That was the primary message of a webinar conducted recently featuring Cindy Markham, a community outreach specialist for the Navigator sites.
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