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AARP Wisconsin

Leading Positive Social Change for Wisconsinites Over 50
JAN 23, 2026
Where do you get an opportunity to engage with other locals, while enjoying a healthy 45-minute walk through a university campus in your community?
JAN 23, 2026
When AARP WI held a local livable community discussion to find out what would improve locals’ day-to-day lives in their neighborhood, residents voiced concerns about pedestrian safety and making streets safer. See how AARP Local WI, AARP WI volunteers and community partners took to the streets to address pedestrian safety locally.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. Next deadline: September 27, 2025.
JAN 21, 2026
More than 1 million Wisconsinites provide care to a family member or friend with complex medical conditions or disabilities. That’s nearly one quarter (23 percent) of adults across the state. Nearly 60 percent of family caregivers in Wisconsin provide care to someone who has a long-term physical condition.
Our team of AARP Wisconsin red-shirted volunteers is having a huge presence at all six of the state budget hearings being held across the state in April, and one of the ideas we’re floating at these hearings is something we’re calling the “Silver Dividend.”
By Joanne Cleaver
Results of a new study commissioned by AARP WI and released this week shows that even modest increases in the net worth of those who save the least for retirement would greatly improve retirement readiness and reduce government spending on public assistance programs.
Did you know that every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen? Luckily there are steps you can take to protect yourself from potential fraud.
AARP Wisconsin will have a large red-shirted presence at all six state budget hearings across Wisconsin in April, and we welcome you to join and sit with our group of volunteer advocates if there is a hearing in your area that you plan to attend.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for a special discounted performance of “Larry Gatlin: Stories and Songs” at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 North Water St., Milwaukee. The discount is for the performance on Friday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the Wilson Theatre in Vogel Hall.
Are you a passionate, strategic thinker with the ability to motivate and inspire others? If so, now is the time to apply to join the AARP Wisconsin Executive Council! Our office is now accepting applications for an Executive Council member, one of AARP's top volunteer positions at the state level. Visionary leaders are needed to help shape our community outreach and advocacy efforts here in Wisconsin.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for a special discounted matinee performance of “Hooray For Hollywood!” at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 North Water St., Milwaukee. The discount is for the performance on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. The musical will be in the Wilson Theatre in Vogel Hall.
When the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee holds hearings this spring to discuss the biennial budget proposed by Gov. Scott Walker (R), AARP volunteers will be there to support key issues.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for special discounted matinee performances of “CHICAGO – The Musical” at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 North Water St., Milwaukee.
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