AARP Wyoming

While the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) did bring about $1.1 billion into the Cowboy State, the Legislature chose not to invest as much money as AARP Wyoming had hoped into improving broadband and high speed internet in Wyoming.

The Community Challenge Grant Program will support projects in Cheyenne and Casper.

AARP Wyoming will host a documentary made by a Wyoming filmmaker on his journey to learn of his grandfather's experience as a POW during World War II

A free movie is being offered in Sheridan by AARP Wyoming. The documentary discusses the time his grandfather spent as a World War II POW in Europe.

A new AARP Benefit Usage program allows veterans to be sure they are getting all they are entitled to through the Veterans Administration

Paul Greenwood is a retired San Diego Deputy District Attorney where he headed up the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit for 22 years. He has prosecuted over 750 felony cases of physical, sexual, emotional and financial elder abuse. Paul now spends much of his post-retirement time consulting on elder abuse cases and providing trainings to law enforcement and Adult Protective Services agencies across the country and internationally. He is also a criminal justice board member of National Adult Protective Services Association.

AARP Wyoming and the Casper Horseheads are working together to offer a trip to Mike Lansing Field in Casper.

For the first time, starting this year, all Wyoming voters must present identification before casting their ballots in person.

AARP Wyoming is accepting submissions for the Andrus Award for Community Services through July 15. The Andrus Award recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities.

AARP National Caregiving Expert Amy Goyer will spend time with AARP Wyoming members during a TeleTown Hall scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18. For this talk she will focus in specifically on the financial strain that Caregivers often find themselves under and equip them with resources and advice on how to balance taking care of yourself and your finances while caring for your loved one.