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Three FREE EVENTS Across All THREE Islands! Come Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Social Security with AARP!

JUL 25, 2025

St. John - Ice Cream Social and Music Celebration in the Bajo El Sol Gallery Courtyard in Mongoose Junction on August 14th, from 2pm-5pm. St. Thomas - One Legacy Block Party on August 15th at 6:30pm, on the lawn of Cutlass and Cane Restaurant in Yacht Haven Grande! St. Croix - Family Fun Day on August 16th from 10am-2pm at Sion Farm Distillery (Mutiny Island Vodka).

On 90th Anniversary, Survey Finds Social Security Viewed as More Important than Ever

JUL 23, 2025

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.

A Huge Win for Virgin Islanders, The ABLE Act was Signed into Law on July 9th!

JUL 23, 2025

AARP stands with individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers in support of policies that promote independence, financial security, and quality of life. As an organization dedicated to empowering individuals as they age, AARP represents the interests of over 100 million Americans aged 50 and over, including the more than 22,000 members living here in the Virgin Islands. AARP urged the committee to act in favor for advancing the financial security for disabled Virgin Islanders and their families, by ultimately passing this legislation.

AARP VI Testifies in Support of Bill No. 36-0003, an Act to Establish Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care Standards in the Virgin Islands

JUL 8, 2025

On July 7, 2025 AARP VI State Director, Troy De Charbet-Schuster was invited by Senator at Large, Angel L. Bolques, Jr. to testify before Honorable Senator Ray Fonseca, Chair of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services and the Senators of the 36th Legislature. De Charbet-Schuster testified in favor of Bill No. 36-0003, an Act to Establish Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care Standards in the Virgin Islands.

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AARP en Islas Vírgenes reconoce a Beverly Biziewski por su Dedicación y Compromiso con el Servicio Comunitario con su Premio al Voluntariado Más Prestigioso

English | Beverly Biziewski ha sido seleccionada por AARP, la organización sin fines de lucro que trabaja para mejorar la calidad de vida de todos a medida que envejecen, para recibir el Premio Andrus por Servicio Comunitario de AARP en las Islas Vírgenes de 2022, el premio de voluntariado estatal más prestigioso y visible de la Asociación para servicio comunitario.

AARP in The Virgin Islands Recognizes Beverly Biziewski for her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service with its Most Prestigious Volunteer Award

Español | Beverly Biziewski has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization that works to enhance the quality of life for all as they age, to receive the 2022 AARP in The Virgin Islands Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

VI VOTES: How AARP-VI is Helping Members’ Voices Count in the Upcoming Election

AARP in the Virgin Islands wants its members to prepare for the November general election. Our members comprise a robust demographic of our territory’s voters; together, we can be the “deciders” in the 2022 elections. We need every candidate and lawmaker to commit to addressing the challenges facing people 50+. That’s why we are partnering with the Virgin Islands Disability Rights Center to present Voter Machine Demonstration and Registration Drives in St. Croix and St. Thomas to help educate and help Virgin Islanders commit to being a voice in the election.

AARP-IV insta a los habitantes de las Islas Vírgenes a prepararse y mantenerse preparados para esta temporada de huracanes

English | Estamos a casi un mes de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico 2022, y la Asociación Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) ha pronosticado lo que podría ser su séptima temporada consecutiva de huracanes por encima del promedio. AARP Islas Vírgenes está trabajando arduamente para mantener informado al territorio, especialmente a su comunidad de más de 50 años, sobre cómo prepararse para la actual temporada de huracanes y otros desastres.

AARP VI publica una nueva encuesta que revela que los habitantes de las Islas Vírgenes quieren ahorrar para jubilarse y creen que es muy importante ahorrar para la jubilación en el trabajo

English | La encuesta revela un fuerte apoyo a los planes de ahorro para la jubilación patrocinados.

AARP VI Releases New Poll Revealing Virgin Islanders Want to Save to Retire and Believe it’s Very Important to Save for Retirement at Work

Survey Reveals Strong Support for Sponsored Retirement Savings Plans

AARP-VI Urges Virgin Islanders to Get Prepared and Stay Prepared this Hurricane Season

Español | We’re almost one month into the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has forecasted what could be its seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. AARP-Virgin Islands is working very hard to keep the territory – especially its 50+ community – informed about preparing for the current hurricane season and other disasters.

Nuevo programa disponible para ayudar a los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes que reúnan los requisitos a obtener acceso esencial a internet de alta velocidad

English | El acceso a internet de alta velocidad ya no es un lujo, es una necesidad. Y dado que la pandemia de COVID-19 está comenzando su tercer año, el acceso a internet de alta velocidad asequible y confiable, también conocido como banda ancha, es esencial para proporcionar las conexiones que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes con sus familiares, amigos, proveedores de atención médica, trabajo y mucho más.

New Program Available to Help Eligible Virgin Islands Residents Get Essential High Speed Internet

Español | High speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. And with the COVID-19 pandemic now entering its third year, access to affordable and reliable high speed internet, also known as broadband, is essential to providing the connections Virgin Islanders need to family, friends, health care providers, work and so much more.