AARP Wyoming

This summer marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security—one of the most important and effective programs in American history. Since 1935, it has been a lifeline for millions of Americans, providing critical financial support and peace of mind after a lifetime of hard work.

When 12-year-old Dagny created a school video about her grandfather’s service in Vietnam, she had no idea it would lead to a life-changing trip to the nation’s capital—thanks to AARP Wyoming. What followed was a powerful journey of remembrance, bonding, and discovery for three generations of one Wyoming family—and a moving reminder of how AARP continues to honor veterans and connect families through meaningful support.

AARP recently worked with Wish of a Lifetime, a charitable AARP affiliate, to send 16 Wyoming veterans age 65 and over to tour military memorials in Washington, D.C.

Therese shares her story about surviving cancer, navigating life as a social worker, and now having worries about Social Security cuts threatening the stability she has fought hard to maintain.

Among the breakout sessions will be Baier’s presentation on AARP’s six pillars of brain health. The six pillars of brain health include: being social, engaging your brain, managing stress, ongoing exercise, restorative sleep, and eating right. AARP Wyoming has made brain health education a priority. Each week we offer a robust series of online classes held via zoom that are free and open to the public. Anyone of any age can join. Check them out at aarp.org/wyevents

Stay a Step Ahead of Scammers By Securely Shredding Documents, with AARP WY's upcoming shredding event happening in Casper from 9 a.m. to noon, on June 28.

Next week, AARP Wyoming State Volunteer President Stella Montano and myself will be boarding a plane for our nation’s Capital to ask our congressional delegation to back provisions of The Big Beautiful Bill supportive to older adults.

Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced today. ​​The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.

AARP Wyoming is proud to shine the spotlight on Dan Duffey. Dan is one of Sheridan’s CAT (Community Action Team) members. He is enthusiastic, generous and dedicated in all his volunteer work.

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