AARP Wyoming

AARP Wyoming advocated for its members on a variety of other bills during the 2023 Legislative session. Here are a few of those bills, what they do and why AARP Wyoming followed them.

The small pad of paper that Bret Baugh carries in his shirt pocket that acts as a mobile to-do list has about two pages left in it as of March 2. That should be just about all he needs as his days at 1800 Carey Avenue come to an end.

Governor Dave Freudenthal offers his overview of the 2023 Legislative Session

Rocky Mountain Power Proposes 21% Increase In rates For Wyoming

Fire season, floods, tornadoes, and other emergencies mean that people who live in areas prone to these events should have a plan in place.

A lot has changed since August, 2016 - including Bret’s retirement - see the article on page 5. As we are recruiting for a Bret replacement (it’s likely that we will have hired a replacement before you read this) I am struck by how amazing the AARP Wyoming staff and volunteers are.

As The AARP Wyoming State President, I will continue to work with caregivers as part of my platform during my tenure. I live in Sheridan, Wyoming where my husband Clarence and I lead the AARP Community Action Team.

The event, called Senior High Tech, is a collaboration between SkillsUSA students from around the state, AARP Wyoming and the Casper Senior Center. The training is free and there is no requirement to be an AARP member or over age 50 in order to take part in the event. In addition to the tech tutoring, a free lunch, courtesy of AARP Wyoming will be available at the Casper Senior Center on April 25.

AARP Wyoming will start calling out to members around 2:45 p.m. on April 18. If you do not receive a call and wish to take part in the TeleTown Hall, you can call 1-855-274-1448 or visit AARP Wyoming’s Facebook page and listen to the live stream at: facebook.com/aarpwy.

The annual Andrus Award for Community Service is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award. It recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP’s purpose, vision, and commitment to volunteer service, and that inspire others to volunteer.