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AARP Wyoming and Wish of a Lifetime to Offer Veterans "Voyage of Valor" Trip to DC

Every veteran deserves to be honored for their service and sacrifice. Wish of a Lifetime from AARP Wyoming celebrates veterans 65 and older with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., to see the monuments and memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice. Over four days, the veterans develop meaningful connections as they share unforgettable moments while reflecting upon their service to our country.

AARP Wyoming Webinar Examines Wyoming’s Aviation Past

Wyoming, at the rooftop of the nation, held a special significance for the United States airmail service, and we will explore the role our state had in the creation of this technological marvel. What happened in Wyoming laid the foundation for the commercial aviation world we enjoy today.

AARP Wyoming is Recruiting E-Bike Pilots to Fight Social Isolation

For older adults living in nursing homes and senior living centers, much of their time inside is spent alone. Frequently, enjoying the simple pleasure of getting outside is physically challenging.

Sheridan’s Souper Bowl Food Drive Nets 1,100 Pounds of Food

By Tom Lacock, FEB 17, 2023

The eighth annual Souper Bowl food drive, staffed and sponsored by AARP’s Sheridan Community Action Team (CAT) netted an estimated 1,100 pounds of food for local food banks in the Sheridan County area, last week.

Sheridan’s Souper Bowl Food Drive Kicks Off

By Tom Lacock, JAN 30, 2023

The food drive will feature food donation bins around Sheridan decorated in the colors of the Philadelphia Eagles, with others in town wearing the Gold and Red of the Kansas City Chiefs. Donors are encouraged to make their pick for the winner of this year’s Big Game by placing their food donations in bins decorated in the colors of the team they believe will win.

Community Challenge Grant Program Accepting Applications in Wyoming

By Tom Lacock, JAN 18, 2023

Previous Community Challenge grants have led to impressive results with nearly half of grantees leveraging their projects into additional funding support from private and public sector partners and eight-in-10 overcoming barriers and advancing change.

AARP Wyoming Offering Free Boxes of Cheer - A List Of AARP Events

By Tom Lacock, FEB 23, 2022

AARP Wyoming is offering boxes of cheer to those who could use a pick-me-up and is asking for the public’s help in nominating those who could use a smile.