The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
AARP Wyoming’s GRT is a group of AARP members in the Cowboy State who enjoy learning and advocating for policy that helps older adults in Wyoming. The GRT meets monthly during the legislative interim to do a deep dive into a policy topic, and weekly during the Legislative Session. During a planning meeting in March, the GRT overwhelmingly requested more information on gaming in Wyoming and its impacts to the state’s coffers in light of property tax cuts.
Rawlins Senior residents are encouraged to come to the Rawlins Senior Center in Rawlins, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. to receive a free one-on-one tutoring session on their cell phones and other mobile devices. The training, called Senior High Tech, is a collaboration between AARP Wyoming and S.O.S. (Succor/Serve Our Seniors) which is a joint effort of the Rawlins Senior Center and Wyoming Congressional Award. National Honor Society, FBLA or other groups may also be involved.
Jackson’s AARP Community Team will observe Veterans Day with a free showing of the Oscar-nominated film, “The Darkest Hour,” at 2 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Jackson Hole Twin Cinemas in Jackson.
AARP’s Casper Action Team will celebrate Veterans Day with a free viewing of the movie “Megan Leavey.” at 7 pm. Nov. 11 at The Studio City Cinemas in Casper.
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AARP Wyoming and the Senior Center of Jackson Hole have cancelled its upcoming Senior High Tech event, scheduled for October 22 at the Senior Center of Jackson.
Lincoln County residents can receive free one-on-one tutoring on their cell phones and other mobile devices thanks to high school students from Star Valley High School on October 23 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Thayne Senior Center.