AARP Washington

John Paul Slawinski, 59, was arrested at his home in Palm Desert on July 29, and is being arraigned on Friday, August 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Department 411, 4100 Main St, Riverside. Slawinski is charged with five felony counts of financial elder abuse and five counts of burglary for allegedly ripping off five senior citizens for more than $2 million through the sale and surrender of investment annuity products. Bail is set at $2,000,000.

Check out this great Bellingham Herald profile of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer Carlton Nathon. Nathon along with hundreds of other AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers help low-to-moderate income people fill out their tax returns.

You've earned a say about the future of social security. Unfortunately, too many politicians aren’t listening.

In recognition of National Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, September 7, AARP members can receive free admission to the Pacific Science Center from 10:00am – 6:00pm.

The AARP Foundation and the Charles Schwab Foundation are working together to offer the “Finances 50+” workshop designed to help older adults who are concerned about their financial security.

By Jean C. Setzfand

AARP has announced the appointment of Lacey resident Mike Tucker as the new volunteer AARP Washington State President. In his role, Tucker will direct the organization’s activities on behalf of more than 920,000 Washington State members, and provide leadership in long-range planning to help meet the needs of the state’s older adults and their families.

By Mary "Scotty" Loaiza, Chapter Secretary

There is a growing scheme in our country, aimed at the people who served it, veterans. Pensions poachers are becoming more prevalent. Both the Federal Trade Commission and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs have issued recent warnings.

Join us on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Safeco Field for “AARP Day with the Seattle Mariners.” Come out to the ballpark and have a good time with friends, family and fellow AARP members as the Seattle Mariners take on division rival Texas Rangers!