As a retired IT specialist, William April has an insider’s understanding of computer security. And for the past six years, he has taken that expertise—along with his big smile and booming voice—on the road for AARP Vermont, delivering fraud prevention presentations to groups across the state.
AARP Vermont is pleased to announce that William (Bill) April has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award. This award recognizes outstanding community service and is named after AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus.
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about CarShare Vermont. Tim Boyle will talk about their collaboration with AARP and the benefits of carsharing as part of an active multimodal lifestyle. CarShare VT is also running a special promotion for residents age 55+ that Tim will share information about.
AARP is focused on a placemaking process that incorporates the needs and desires of a community to catalyze quick improvements and promote true livability. A partnership between AARP VT, VDH, YMCA, Community Workshop and ACCD is interested in exploring how placemaking can help grow strong local economies, support, healthy active lifestyles for people of all ages and ability while strengthening a community’s historical, natural and cultural assets. Two recent workshops in Brattleboro and Burlington featured presentations and discussion on how a placemaking initiative might look in different Vermont communities.
Watch and Learn -- Get a host of fraud prevention tips and information on how to protect you and your family from being the next victim of fraud. Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network Coordinator, is a recognized expert on the subject and shares valuable information in this TV program from GNAT cable access TV station in Southern VT. Click on the link below to watch this month's segment.