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On the night of Sine Die, AARP Maryland advocacy volunteers are celebrating a slew of legislative victories during the 2019 General Assembly Session, including measures to promote affordable prescription drugs, protect nursing home patients, support veterans and combat energy rate hikes.

Join AARP for dinner at Shakers Restaurant in Roanoke!

The Volunteer Portal is undergoing a bit of a facelift during 2019! The refresh will create a more visually appealing user experience and allow for enhancements to key features – some in response to your feedback. Staff users have been using the new look and feel since March 24. Staff users have already realized the time saving benefits and new features highlighted in the testimonials below. The new look and feel will launch for volunteers on August 5, 2019.

Subject Line: April 11 Volunteer Call: Momentum Growing to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

Congratulations to the 173 recipients of the 2019 National Chapter and REA Community Service Awards! This annual award recognizes individual members who have performed outstanding community service activities. Our Chapter and retired educator colleagues do wonderful work in their communities and we’re grateful for everyone’s efforts! For more information, contact Sharon Stewart.

AARP is seeking a group of exceptional leaders for a critical role as a Champion for the Volunteer Portal. Champions will be key partners to the project team and Program Leadership to ensure that the Volunteer Portal meets the needs of users and prepare colleagues and volunteers for the changes that will be required in how they do their work within the Volunteer Portal.

According to a recent AARP Iowa 2019 Age-Friendly Online Survey_cedar rapids deck (002) , nine out of 10 say that the city rates “good” or better for aging in place in the community. In addition, 88 percent of survey respondents expressed that aging in their own homes is either “very” or “extremely” important to them. AARP Iowa released the full results of the survey today, and held an open discussion with approximately 50 local residents about the livability of Cedar Rapids, at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Library, 450 5th Ave. SE.

Guest story by Frances J. Trelease

Saturday April 13

Learn how your community or nonprofit organization can apply for an AARP Community Challenge “quick-action” grant to fund a project related to housing, transportation, smart cities or public spaces.