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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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Electronic Wills, Notarial Acts, Complete Streets Policy, and Government of the VI Retirees Return to Work Legislation Become Law in The Virgin Islands

Español | AARP in The Virgin Islands hit four home runs with the signing of four (4) significant pieces of legislation this month.

Elecciones de 2022: es hora de que la afiliación se prepare

English | A medida que nos preparamos para impulsarnos hacia abril y las lluvias de primavera, AARP-VI mantiene su compromiso de inundar las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU. con asistencia para mejorar el bienestar y la calidad de vida de los habitantes mayores de las Islas Vírgenes, de quienes los cuidan y también de nuestra comunidad. como un todo. Si bien la metáfora es un poco "florida", la intención se mantiene. AARP no es solo para jubilados. Es para personas reales que tienen preocupaciones reales sobre la creciente población mundial de adultos mayores. Esto incluye a los más de 22,000 miembros de AARP del territorio, que es un grupo demográfico extraordinario porque nuestros miembros son aproximadamente el 25 por ciento de la población.

Election 2022: It’s Time Membership Prepares

Español | As we get ready to propel ourselves into April and the showers of spring, AARP-VI remains committed to showering the U.S. Virgin Islands with assistance in improving the wellbeing and quality of life for older Virgin Islanders, those who care for them and also our community as a whole. While the metaphor is a bit “flowery,” the intent holds. AARP is not just for retired people. It is for real people who have real concerns about the world’s growing population of older adults. This includes the territory’s more than 22,000 AARP members, which is an extraordinary demographic because our members are approximately 25 percent of the population.

AARP-VI insta a los miembros a llamar al gobernador en apoyo de BR-0155

English | La responsabilidad de un notario es evaluar y examinar la autenticidad de los documentos importantes al ser testigo de la disposición de los firmantes y garantizar su conocimiento de la documentación. Estos documentos incluyen, entre otros, escrituras de propiedad, testamentos y poderes notariales. Aquí en las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU., los notarios públicos están bajo la atenta vigilancia del Vicegobernador y una medida reciente de la 34.ª Legislatura de las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU. ha llegado al escritorio del Gobernador Albert Bryan y garantizará que los notarios sean más accesibles. Esto es extremadamente importante ahora que COVID-19 ha puesto una pausa prolongada en la interacción personal. Y aunque el gobierno está levantando lentamente los mandatos de uso de mascarillas y otras restricciones, todavía es necesario ser cauteloso.

AARP-VI Urges Members to Call Governor in Support of BR-0155

Español | A notary’s responsibility is to evaluate and scrutinize the authenticity of important documents by witnessing the willingness of signers and ensuring their awareness of documentation. These documents include but are not limited to property deeds, wills and powers of attorney. Here in the U.S. Virgin Islands., notaries public are under the careful watch of the Lieutenant Governor and a recent measure by the 34th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands has now reached Gov. Albert Bryan’s desk and will ensure notaries are more accessible. This is extremely important now that COVID-19 has put an elongated pause on personal interaction. And though the government is slowly lifting mask mandates and other restrictions, there is still a need for caution.

New License Law Could Help U.S. Virgin Islands Tackle Nursing Shortage

By AARP Bulletin, APR 1, 2022

A new law backed by AARP Virgin Islands should help the region alleviate a serious nursing shortage.

AARP en las Islas Vírgenes celebra el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer

English | El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer puede estar llegando a su fin, pero AARP en las Islas Vírgenes continuará conmemorando a nuestras heroínas que han abierto caminos valientemente para mejorar la humanidad. También continuaremos abogando por y con las mujeres que continúan teniendo influencia cuando se trata de las prioridades y preocupaciones de sus hermanas. AARP-IV entiende que ahora es el momento de ayudar a las mujeres a dar lo mejor de sí mismas mientras enfrentan los desafíos de la vida independiente, el cuidado, la salud mental, la justicia social, el avance profesional, el salario, la moral y el bienestar general.

AARP in The Virgin Islands Celebrates Women’s History Month

Español | Women's History Month may be coming to an end, but AARP-VI will continue to commemorate our heroines who have fearlessly blazed trails to better humanity. We will also continue to advocate for and with women who continue to have influence when it comes to the priorities and concerns of their fellow sisters. AARP-VI understands that the time is now to help women be their best as they face the challenges of independent living, caregiving, mental health, social justice, career advancement, pay, morale and overall wellbeing.

AARP en las Islas Vírgenes reconoce a los voluntarios durante el Mes Nacional de los Voluntarios

English | Abril es el Mes Nacional de los Voluntarios. AARP en las Islas Vírgenes observa esta importante celebración reconociendo a nuestros voluntarios.