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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in African American Women and AARP wants to help change that. Join us February 3, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for the 9 th Annual Red Dress Event. The event will be held at the Army Navy Country Club located on 2400 18 th Street, Arlington, VA 22202

Over one million Virginians take on all the ultimate labor of love to be caregivers for their loved ones, which is why AARP wants to help make this big responsibility a little easier. So they are teaming up with the Arlington View and Nauck Community Area Churches to present a “Caregiver’s Breakfast.”

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AARP Virginia has presented Warren Stewart of Norfolk with the President’s Award for Community Service and introduced Melvin Evans of Windsor as the organization’s volunteer State President.

AARP Virginia has presented Denise Coates of Herndon with the 2016 Gordon Morton Award for Volunteer Service and Bob Blancato of Arlington with the President’s Award.

AARP Virginia recognized Bill Lukhard of Richmond and the AARP Richmond North Chapter at its annual awards ceremony.

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While enjoying this holiday season it’s important to remember to take the time to give to the less fortunate members of the community; which is why AARP volunteers are giving back at this year’s Community Christmas Dinner. Starting at 11 a.m. in Christmas Day at the Community Market, located on 629 Craghead St. Danville, VA 24541, AARP will provide free resources on important topics including caregiving, fraud and housing while guests can enjoy a warm meal.

Winter is a difficult time for senior home-bound neighbors, some having to choose between heat and food. AARP Virginia and LOA want to help make their lives easier by ensuring their shelves are stocked with soups and other non-perishable food items. All it takes to make a difference is to start a collection then drop off the non-perishable items to a drop off site from February 6-10.

Members of the community are invited to join AARP Virginia for a special showing of TYRUS on December 18 at 6 p.m. at the Historic Naro Theater, located on 1507 Colley Ave. TYRUS is an award-winning documentary film about the inspiring life, art, and enduring impact of 106-year-old, Chinese-American painter and Disney Legend, Tyrus Wong.