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Today, most of us think about Jamestown as the first successful English colony in America, and the fort where its first residents struggled to survive. However, this is just a part of the Jamestown story. This webinar, the third in AARP’s Virginia Treasures Series, examines the events starting in 1619 that brought the first documented Africans to Virginia and marked the beginning of slavery in English North America.

AARP Virginia invites community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program, now through April 14.

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It began as a virtual substitute for their summer picnic, and the card-making project for nursing home residents morphed into bringing cheer to veterans, too. Next up: Christmas cards for lonely seniors. Remote-learning grandkids got in on the action, too!

Four Virginia organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide.

Mary Terry has lots to talk about when sharing information about her Virginia AARP Eureka Chapter. Her enthusiasm for their members and activities shines through the current pandemic situation which has shut down activities and in-person meeting.

Located 30 miles east of Danville and between Danville and Clarksville, South Boston is the home of the local AARP chapter’s president, Bettie Allred. Although newly elected last year, Allred is not a newcomer to AARP leadership. In previous years, she served as secretary, and has been volunteering since her retirement in 2003.

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AARP Virginia volunteer reporter Charles Blake has been exploring his creative side while practicing social distancing. Have you been focusing on a hobby while self-isolating? Charles would like to tell your story, too. Contact him at CharlesBlake1938@gmail.com.