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“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words evoke one of the principal tenets of AARP; that by serving others, we can transform lives and enhance communities.

Enjoy a f ree cup of coffee and join a discussion on the book "Disrupt Aging" by Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP. How do we reduce and eradicate ageism in our society? What are your thoughts?

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It’s summertime in New York, which means the weather is warm and the sun is out! With this being said, it is important to keep in mind that older adults are more likely to suffer from a heat stroke or heat exhaustion. We have a hot summer ahead of us so here are 5 ways to stay cool so you can enjoy the season!

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AARP REQUEST FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS

AARP members and their guests can purchase discounted 3-day passes to the Newbo Evolve Festival, featuring Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 and three full days of music, art, and inspiration, August 3-5, in Cedar Rapids.

The right to vote, along with full and fair representation, is the most basic of all political rights. AARP North Carolina is against the effort for a state constitutional amendment (HB1092) that would, in practical terms, reduce voter participation by inhibiting basic American voting rights. We urge legislators and voters to oppose any constitutional amendment for new identification requirements.

Despite continued suburban sprawl, communities across the nation are taking steps to become better places to live and age in, according to data analyzed from the newly updated AARP Livability Index. More communities are enacting policies to improve livability with notable increases in housing trust funds that set aside revenue for a variety of affordable housing strategies—now in over 200 counties. Along with overall livability trends, AARP identifies the top ten large, mid-size and small cities.

By Philip Moore, Director of Marketing and Communications Goodwin College