AARP Virginia Hosts Vice Presidential Debate Watch Parties

Voters will have only one opportunity to see the candidates for Vice President of the United States face off in a debate.  On Tuesday, Oct. 4 AARP Virginia is hosting debate watch parties in Richmond and Virginia Beach so that voters can have fun, enjoy snacks and discuss the debate with their peers.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) will meet Indiana Governor Mike Pence (R) at Longwood University in Farmville, Va. on Tuesday.

At the debate watch parties, attendees can watch the debate, share their thoughts, mingle with others and enjoy free refreshments.  The events are free and open to the public.  Registration is requested for planning purposes.

Baja Bean Co., 1520 W Main St., Richmond, Virginia 23219

8:30 p.m. -- 10:30 p.m.

The event will begin at 8:30 pm with a discussion on the importance of keeping Social Security strong for future generations. We will be playing an interactive game during the debate and award prizes throughout the evening. Food and drinks will be served to debate watch party attendees.  Register online.

The Chateau Deville, 1502 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23220

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

The event will begin at 8:30 pm to give you a moment to serve yourself food and find a seat. We will be playing an interactive game during the debate and award prizes throughout the evening. Food and drinks will be served to debate watch party attendees.  Register online.

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

The event will begin at 8:30 pm to give you a moment to serve yourself food and find a seat. We will be playing an interactive game during the debate and award prizes throughout the evening. Food and drinks will be served to debate watch party attendees. Register online.

For the 2016 election cycle, AARP is focusing on updating Social Security for future generations. The AARP Take A Stand initiative is urging the candidates for president to lead on Social Security and give voters real answers about how they'll keep the program strong now and into the future. We're engaging thousands of volunteers across the nation and holding the candidates accountable through social media, advertising and outreach to national and local newspapers, television and radio stations.

 

AARP has a proud 30-year history of non-partisan voter engagement. AARP does not endorse candidates, contribute money to campaigns, or have a Political Action Committee. Rather, it urges candidates to tell voters about their positions on issues that matter to Americans age 50-plus and their families, and AARP informs its members and the general public about the candidates' positions. The organization encourages its members and the voting public to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

 

Learn about where the candidates stand on Social Security at 2016takeastand.org and follow the hashtag #TakeAStand on Twitter.

 

AARP has more than 1 million members in Virginia.  You can learn more about what AARP is doing in your community at aarp.org/va, on our Facebook page, or by following us on Twitter @AARPVa.

 

About AARP

 

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into "Real Possibilities" by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world's largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine, and AARP Bulletin. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @aarp on Twitter.

 

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