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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. Scan the QR Code or click to register: St. Croix - 12/11 at 6:30 pm https://qr.aarp.org/WickedStCroix St. Thomas - 12/12 at 7 pm https://qr.aarp.org/WickedStThomas

Fight Fraud. Shred It.

Bring your big hair and acid wash jeans! Travel through the best of 80’s rock, featuring Journey, Styx, Foreigner, and Bon Jovi.

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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.

Every week we are posting about the latest scams to look out for, make sure to come back regularly to stay up to date. We know if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam!

Pam Ford, a retired accountant from a local newspaper, has been an AARP member since 2009 and began volunteering in 2016. After attending several free AARP movie screenings, she felt inspired to give back and soon found herself deeply engaged in the organization’s work.