AARP Virginia

Always seeking ways to “Serve Not to be Served,” members of Brian Jacks’ AARP VA Roanoke and Lynchburg leadership teams met at Gross and Sons Apple Orchard in Bedford County to glean fallen apples for those in need. This was their first time participating in such an endeavor to support AARP VA’s September focus on hunger. Brian's family joined us in the effort.

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By Tamara Lytle

Guard your new Medicare card as carefully as you protect your credit card, and make sure your medical providers use your new Medicare number when they bill for services. These were two of the many valuable points made by AARP volunteer Ridge Multop during his “Medicare 101” presentation at Kings Park Library in Burke, Virginia, on August 15.

Join us for two evenings of good conversation, laughs, and food at the Hometown Grill with other AARP members and their guests. Receive a 15% discount on your dinner entrée and beverage. There will not be a seminar or program, just casual fun with other members like you from the Staunton area. We will be hosting two dinner groups the one on Wednesday, October 17 and the second Wednesday, October 24 both from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Usher in the fall with some Bratwurst and Kraut on a bun while being entertained by Conductor Owen Hammett and his Oom-Pah Band. Sign up in the Main Office with a $3.00 donation for the entrée, sides, dessert, and beverage.

The Reston District Station of the Fairfax County Police Department is hosting a Scam and Fraud Awareness event on Wednesday, September 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcomed, including families, caregivers, and business owners, to hear from a panel of presenters to discover the truth about common scams that frequently target the older adult community.

Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen.

Government is broken. Politicians don’t seek common ground, arguing rather than creating results. But critical issues like Social Security, Medicare and prescription drug costs are all on the line. That’s why your voice matters. Let’s hold politicians accountable by voting this November.

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