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America Walks and AARP South Dakota invite advocates for walkable, more livable communities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa & Nebraska to apply for a six-month Fellowship with the Central Region Walking College by April 15.

This guest post was written and submitted by Michelle Puzzo, President & Co-Founder of UR Community Cares

A core tenet of AARP is the belief that volunteer service is one of the most important and valuable contributions a person can make to their community. AARP Maine’s Executive Council is a group of volunteer leaders from Maine’s communities who hold that same core value.

Connie Philleo, state coordinator for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program in Vermont, received the AARP Vermont Andrus Award for Community Service, for 2021. Philleo has served as a volunteer tax preparer with the program for nearly 20 years.

Want to shine a highly deserved spotlight on a mover and shaker older than 50 who is improving their community?

In the Winner's Circle with AARP March 25th - Registration Now Open!

AARP Nevada sponsors City of Henderson's Bark in the Park on March 5.

AARP Wyoming is offering boxes of cheer to those who could use a pick-me-up and is asking for the public’s help in nominating those who could use a smile.

As part of celebrating Black History Month, AARP New York asked elected officials from around the state to share their stories about why they decided to run for office, why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month, and what New Yorkers age 50-plus can do to get involved in local and state public policy. The legislators and their responses are below.

Applications are currently being accepted through March 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m. ET.