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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Wyoming, Governor Gordon has declared a public welfare emergency to ensure that food assistance continues (for now), but this can still put pressure on local organizations and food banks dedicated to feeding hungry Wyomingites.
NOV 4, 2025
AARP Wyoming is collecting non-perishable food items now through Thanksgiving. All donations will go directly to local food pantries, the VA, and Veterans Rock.
NOV 1, 2025
AARP Wyoming’s Care for Caregivers series will be offered virtually starting in November.
OCT 31, 2025
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced this fall.
The event, called Senior High Tech, is a collaboration between Cheyenne Central’s Boys Soccer Team, The Cheyenne Senior Center, and AARP Wyoming. 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.
AARP shredding events help you to stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents. AARP Wyoming will also host shredding events in Buffalo and Sheridan Counties on Saturday, May 13.
The Memorial Day Weekend fair will feature an appearance by Governor Mark Gordon; ourly storytellers, and time with Lee Alley, a Vietnam Veteran and Distinguished Service Cross Medal Recipient.
To apply for a refund, visit your county treasurer’s office, go online to WPTRS.wyo.gov, or call 307 777-7320.If you applied for a refund last year, the department sent a 2022 application to you via mail in early April.
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.
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