AARP Washington DC

The AARP District of Columbia State Office is reaching out to residents of all ages to get their ideas about how to make their neighborhoods more livable and accessible. Mercy Morganfield, AARP Volunteer State President, says “Making the District more livable for those age 60+ will also make it more livable and accessible for young mothers, for DC property owners and for people of all ages who may live with mobility or other challenges.” Mayor Vincent Gray and city officials are looking for ideas from DC residents as a plan to make the city more age-friendly is developed. The city’s final, written plan for age-friendly improvements in these areas is scheduled to be announced by October 2014.

AARP invites DC residents to join the fun of D.C. Capital Pride on Saturday and Sunday, June 8- 9, 2013. Displaying an AARP banner reading, “Celebrating Pride for All Generations,” the AARP team will build upon AARP’s inclusive brand in this diverse community through participation in both the Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8th, and the Pride Festival on Sunday, June 9th.

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 AARP District of Columbia Andrus Award for Community Service -- AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

The District of Columbia has a very important opportunity to become what is called an Age-Friendly City.

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AARP members braved the rain on April 29th and turned out at the Wilson Building in their red shirts to urge DC councilmembers to support funds for senior services. The Washington Post reported that 300 people showed up for a rally and many stayed for a budget hearing which followed the rally.

Studio Theatre is providing a discount offer for AARP members and AARP friends. Get a 30% discount, when you reserve your seat(s) by calling the Studio Theatre Box Office at 202-332-3300 and mentioning the Promotional Code AARPSPECIAL.*

Today the President released his budget. It contained several cost cutting measures to Medicare and Social Security, including the implementation of Chained CPI. To help you understand the basic tenants of Chained CPI, AARP’s position and how you can get involved, some information and a video primer appear below.

Current and former Andrus Award recipients recognized by the District of Columbia State Office toured the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on a warm and sunny Tuesday, April 9th. The tour was led by the monument project architect, Lisa Anders, and Jerry Haan of the National Park Service. The AARP DC State Office sponsored and organized the tour and lunch, which was attended by six Andrus awardees, one past state president, their guests, other AARP DC volunteers and staff.

Diane Pratt, AARP Board Member, greeted volunteers and spoke about the AARP Age-Friendly Cities pilot in the District of Columbia at the AARP DC Member to Member Event on April 5, 2013, at the John A Wilson Building. Members in AARP branded red shirts talked with council members about improvements needed such as street lighting, wellness center hours, and affordable housing. "AARP DC volunteers understand how important this is," Pratt said, "how critical advocacy and education are to achieving goals. Our volunteers make sure DC seniors and their families know there’s an organization standing with them and looking out for their interests."