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Simplify Your Space: Declutter and Downsize

Join us for this virtual, interactive session for practical tips on decluttering and organizing your space to prepare for downsizing.

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET

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Cooking Class: Celebrating the Versatile Squash

“Brunch, Lunch, and Munch” starts 2025 by demonstrating how to make three recipes featuring zucchini or butternut squash, plus a colorful salad.

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Learn about the vibrant customs from across Asia that mark this special occasion.

Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET

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Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous…
Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts

More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP wants to help you make your home safer for your loved ones.…
AARP Grants Aim to Boost Livability

Eight Georgia entities awarded grants this year through AARP’s Community Challenge program, which funds quick-action projects to help make communities more livable. Nationally, AARP awarded…

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AARP HomeFit® Guide

More and more, people want to stay in their home for a lifetime. Learn how to make your house, apartment, or mobile home safer and comfortable for all stages of your life.

Creating Community Gardens for People of All Ages

Community gardens can have many benefits – from improving health to alleviating food insecurity. Learn how to build invigorating and intergenerational community gardens and outdoor spaces.

Many communities are designed for automobiles with little consideration for pedestrians and their safety. Learn how to assess the safety and walkability of your community and how to inspire any needed change.

AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit

Most community streets just aren’t designed for the growing number of cyclists. Learn how to evaluate how safe your streets are for cyclists and how you can advocate for any needed improvements.