AARP in San Jose is Ready to Take on January 2022 with You!
Although we may be distant, we don’t have to be apart. AARP in San Jose is here locally to help you take on 2022 with virtual events, local resources, vaccine information and more.
LOCAL VIRTUAL EVENTS:
Tea & Coffee Tuesday – Making Every Cent Count: 1.11.22 @ 9 a.m. PT
Tea and Coffee Tuesdays is kicking off 2022 with a conversation about financial resilience. Join us for a virtual chat with AARP’s Martin Booker about everyday tricks that can help you make money saving choices. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
AACSA 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon: 1.17.22 @ Noon PT
Join us for the African American Community Service Agency’s 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Luncheon on Monday, January 17, 2022 from Noon – 2 p.m. PT. The program is themed "A Promissory Note in Default: Justice, Reparations, Freedom" with emcee, Marcus Washington, Anchor, NBC Bay Area, keynote speaker Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II., named one of 2020’s BET 100 Entertainers and Innovators, as a Social Justice Warrior, and he is one of the 2019 recipients of the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor; and a fireside chat with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell (ret.). Judge Cordell was the first African American woman judge in northern California (municipal court), the first African American Superior Court Judge in Santa Clara County's history, and the first African American woman to sit on the Superior Court in northern California. Learn more and purchase your ticket for this virtual event HERE.
HomeFit Community Education Workshop: 1.21.22 @ Noon PT
Join us for a HomeFit workshop to help you make your home safer and more comfortable as you age in place. From simple do-it-yourself repairs to larger design projects, learn how you can transform your living spaces to help you remain independently in your home as you age. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
(SAVE THE DATE) Avenidas Lunar New Year – Year of the Tiger Virtual Celebration: 2.2.22 @ 10 a.m. PT
Join us and Avenidas Chinese Community Center for festive virtual performances, stories, food focused conversations, prizes (ages 50+ only) and more! Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is free and open to the public. It will be hosted in both Mandarin and English. Registration is required. Space is limited.
(SAVE THE DATE) Caregiving in the New Year: 2.17.22 @ Noon PT
Join us for a conversation with a panel of experienced caregivers and learn their tips for balancing caregiving and cultural obligations - particularly those relevant to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities - as we enter the new year! Learn more and register HERE. This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.
LOCAL RESOURCES:
Bay Area COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Alameda County: Alameda County Public Health Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
- Contra Costa County: Contra Costa Health Services Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
- Marin County: Marin County Health & Human Services Covid-19 & Vaccine Information
- Napa County: Napa County Covid-19 and Vaccine Information
- Santa Clara County: Santa Clara County Public Health Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
- San Francisco County: City and County of San Francisco COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
- San Mateo County: San Mateo County Health Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
- Solano County: Solano County Covid-19 and Vaccine Information
- Sonoma County: Sonoma County Covid-19 and Vaccine Information
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AARP RESOURCES:
As a trusted voice and fierce defender, AARP has been devoted to providing information and resources about all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the vaccines. AARP is providing information and resources to protect those ages 50+ and their families from the coronavirus and help prevent it from spreading to others. Visit aarp.org/coronavirus and in Spanish at aarp.org/elcoronavirus to find free resources on health, financial security and more. Learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine distribution plan in California and AARP’s efforts HERE.
Fraud and Scam Prevention
Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim. The aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork also offers news, tips, and online learning videos on how to spot and stop common scams.
Caregiving
AARP supports millions of family caregivers by providing free resources and tools. View and download the AARP Prepare to Care caregiving guide, offered in English, Spanish and Chinese at aarp.org/caregiving. The website also features six questions loved ones should ask nursing homes during the health crisis, steps for caregivers worried about the crisis, legal tips for caregivers during COVID-19, and much more. Individuals taking care of a loved one can also call the AARP Caregiver Support Line at 877-333-5885.
Connecting Virtually: How to Video Call Using Various Platforms
Want to stay connected with friends and family by seeing them virtually but aren’t sure how? Try watching one of the following short video tutorials that demonstrate how you can stay in touch with loved ones through video chat.
- Learn how to use Zoom HERE.
- Learn how to use FaceTime HERE.
- Learn how to use Skype HERE.
- Learn how to use Facebook Video HERE.
Manage Debt & Savings
Did you know AARP offers and array of resources and tools to help support you manage debt and save? Learn more at aarp.org/money.
Thrive in the Job Market
Navigating today’s ever-changing job market can be tough, but AARP is here to help you through it. Whether you are starting a job search of looking to advance your career, AARP has custom tools and services that can help you, available at aarp.org/work.
