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On Thursday, May 10, 2018, the SW Roanoke AARP Chapter 4652 celebrated it 27th anniversary at the Westhampton Christian Church in Roanoke. The theme of the event was "Looking Back, Moving Forward." Speaking at the event was Ben Crawford of the Blacksburg Chapter. Guests included Blacksburg Chapter member, Carol Crawford as well as Roanoke Eureka Chapter #0514 members, Mary Terry, President, James Jordan, VP and Doris Durham. Old albums from the SW Roanoke Chapter were exhibited. A time of good food and fun was had by all.

Rita Ricks, spiritual and business coach, inspirational speaker, workshop facilitator, and award-winning entrepreneur and author, presented a program entitled "Speaking to Your Spirit" to members of Fredericksburg AARP Chapter 3396 on April 3, 2018.

AARP members are invited to a free screening of Molly’s Game, starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Kevin Costner.

By Tamara Lytle

AARP Speakers Available on Wide Range of Topics

Join AARP Virginia for a Parisian evening with jazz by Award Winning James "Saxsmo" Gates, red carpet photography, makeovers by Lou Stevens Glam Squad, and delectable French inspired menu and wine tastings. We are bringing together the network of RVA entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community based organizations to unwind and relax at "Une Nuit En Rouge - A Disrupt Aging Evening Affair".

Join AARP Virginia for a free screening of Murder on the Orient Express on March 8th at the Regal Valley View Grande Movie Theater in Roanoke. AARP's Movies for Grownups celebrates and encourages films with unique appeal to audiences with a grownup state of mind—and recognizes the inspiring artists who make them.

This Black History Month, we invite you to join us in the celebration from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28. You can get a discount on AARP membership (25 percent off for new or renewing members) and on the online AARP Driver Safety course. You may even be able to get together with friends and neighbors for a free movie screening of The Butler and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Story in Central Virginia.

AARP night at the ballpark in Salem, VA was and exciting event where members and the community were invited to a picnic as they watched the Salem Red Sox face the Lynchburg Hillcats. At the game AARP Virginia highlighted the important topic of Maintaining Brain Health as we age.

Mature Living, a program that features topics of interest to older adults did segment focusing on age discrimination in employment. Laurie McCann, Senior Attorney with AARP Foundation Litigation, talks about discrimination in employment and the impact of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act during the past 50 years.