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AARP Virgin Islands
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NOV 25, 2024
Caregiving is a natural part of the cycle of life. Allowing ourselves space for self-care is one of the most important tasks in our curriculum for living. When was the last time that you set out on an adventure of deep self-care? At its core caregiving is an ever-evolving cycle of balancing self-care and caring for others. Sadly, limited attention is provided across media platforms, about the necessity of caregiving and self-care.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
NOV 25, 2024
AARP Offers Tips and Resources to Help
NOV 22, 2024
Our series of virtual financial education classes, presented by AARP Virgin Islands in collaboration with the Government Employees' Retirement System (GERS) of the Virgin Islands, shares tips on saving, financial planning and managing and protecting your assets, as well as estate-planning strategies.
AARP in The Virgin Islands and the VI Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation are pleased to announce an AARP Sponsored Outdoor Fitness Park in Christiansted, St. Croix, at the Altona Lagoon, a long-term investment in the health of residents. This donation from AARP includes funding for fitness classes at the park for people of all ages. The AARP Sponsored Outdoor Fitness Park is open to people of all ages, though young children must be supervised by an adult.
English | AARP en las Islas Vírgenes tuvo una bienvenida triunfal del Año Nuevo con la firma exitosa de dos (2) importantes leyes este mes.
Español | AARP in The Virgin Islands had a triumphant welcoming of the New Year with the successful signing of two (2) major pieces of legislation this month.
Workshops are FREE to AARP Members and Non-Members; AARP VI & GERS Workshops are FREE and open only to VI Government Retirees & Active Employees
AARP in The Virgin Islands (AARP VI) and the Virgin Islands Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VI VOAD), the St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group, the St. Thomas Recovery Team, and the Love City Strong non-profit organizations all collaborated to donate 1,000 emergency preparedness kits to Virgin Islands seniors in need territory wide. This collaborative effort is the beginning of an ongoing project to help seniors prepare for a natural disaster.
In English| AARP en las Islas Vírgenes ha liderado los esfuerzos para la aprobación de la legislación de Calles Completas. El viernes 2 de octubre de 2020, durante la Audiencia del Comité de Transporte de Vivienda, Infraestructura y Telecomunicaciones de la 33a Legislatura, el Proyecto de Ley No. 33-0041 y Enmienda 33-681, que establece la Póliza de Calles Completas en los diseños de construcción y reparación de carreteras dentro del Territorio, recibió una respuesta favorable y todos los miembros del Comité votaron a favor del proyecto de ley. El proyecto de ley ahora se dirige al Comité de Reglas y Poder Judicial. AARP agradece a los patrocinadores del proyecto de ley: los Senadores Steven Payne y Oakland Benta. AARP también agradece al Senador Marvin A. Blyden, Presidente del Comité, y a los Miembros del Comité: los Senadores Alicia Barnes, Allison DeGazon, Donna Frett-Gregory, Stedman Hodge, Jr., Myron B. Jackson y Javan James.
En Español | AARP in The Virgin Islands has led the efforts for the passage of Complete Streets Legislation. On Friday, October 2, 2020, during the 33rd Legislatures’ Committee on Housing Transportation, Infrastructure & Telecommunications Hearing, Bill No. 33-0041 and Amendment 33-681, which establishes the Complete Streets Policy in the construction and repairs designs of roadways within the Territory, received favorable response with all Committee members voting in favor of the Bill. The Bill now heads to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary. AARP thanks the Bill’s Sponsors - Senators Steven Payne and Oakland Benta. AARP also thanks Senator Marvin A. Blyden, Chair of the Committee, and Committee Members - Senators Alicia Barnes, Allison DeGazon, Donna Frett-Gregory, Stedman Hodge, Jr., Myron B. Jackson, and Javan James.
AARP in The Virgin Islands to Hold Permanent Seat in Commission
AARP en las Islas Vírgenes ocupará un puesto permanente en la Comisión
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