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AARP Vermont
Giving voice to the concerns and interests of older Vermonters
MAY 14, 2025
Starting May 14, AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
MAY 12, 2025
AARP Vermont is pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Beth) Stern has been selected to serve as Volunteer State President, the organization's highest volunteer position in the state. With a passion for improving the lives of older adults, Stern brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in policy, aging, and social impact to the role.
MAY 1, 2025
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APR 29, 2025
AARP Vermont partnered with Smart Growth America (SGA), through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Assistance Program (LC-TAP), to study the proposed Community Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) and its potential impact on housing development. The LC-TAP program provides the capacity to help AARP State Offices guide policies and projects to support communities to be vibrant and accessible for people of all ages. Addressing housing needs is a vital goal for the Livable Communities Program, including supporting the delivery of homes appropriate for multi-generational living, aging in place, and meeting accessibility needs.
Linda Bowden of Burlington has been has been appointed State President of AARP Vermont, a volunteer position working closely with both staff and volunteers throughout the state to help AARP achieve its mission in Vermont. Her responsibilities include serving as a volunteer spokesperson, chairing the AARP Vermont Advisory Council, building networks and community partnerships, and recruiting volunteers.
The Vermont Retired Educators Association is seeking retired teachers and other school staff as new members.
A Sept. 22 walking tour of Burlington's South End will spotlight "Missing Middle Housing" examples and explore ways to encourage this form of residential development.
In 2020 AARP purchased and installed an outdoor fitness park in Burlington's New North End, and we are finally able to gather there to use it! Join us for an intro of the FitLot to show you how to use each station. Refreshments will be served!
Older Vermonters will now get a break on the skyrocketing costs of Rx drugs -- thanks in part to extensive AARP campaigns pressing Congress to address the issue. Read a letter from our CEO outlining the success.
AARP Vermont is teaming with the Vermont Lake Monsters to offer movie nights at the ballpark! From mid-August through September, we will host four family-friendly movie nights under the stars at Centennial Field.
$54,000 in grants were awarded to quick-action projects that help VT communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.
Don't be the next victim of ID theft. Gather your old financial and medical documents and come to Community National Bank in Derby on June 16 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to raise awareness among Vermonters 50-plus so they don’t become victims of fraud.
Four Million Americans, Including More than 13,000 Vermonters, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act
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