Discover Ethel’s Clubhouse: A new way to Celebrate Connections, Camaraderie, and Community

In the Spirit of Ethel: A New Monthly Series Celebrating Connections, Camaraderie, and Community

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Ethel’s Clubhouse -- a fresh, welcoming monthly get-together designed to bring people together for connection, learning, and plenty of fun!

Inspired by Ethel Percy Andrus, the visionary founder of AARP, this new activity honors her legacy of service, empowerment, and improving life for all as we age. Ethel was a pioneering educator (the first female high school principal in California) and advocate who established AARP in 1958 to champion better opportunities, security, and dignity for older Americans. Her spirit of community and lifelong learning lives on in this clubhouse series.

Ethel’s Clubhouse is open to everyone -- volunteers, community members, AARP members, and non-members alike. It's completely free, and a great way to meet new people, engage your mind, and enjoy connecting with others in a relaxed setting.

Each month features a different engaging activity, so there's always something new to look forward to!

📅 January 29, 2026
🕧2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍Location: 30 West 14th Street, Suite 301, Helena, MT 59601 (AARP Montana State Office)
🎲Activity: Test your knowledge of the Treasure State’s history, cities, and more with Montana Trivia, a program with The Foundation for Montana History. Made with native Montanans in mind, this team game of trivia includes prizes, laughs, and brain teasers that will leave players feeling even more excited to call Big Sky Country home. 

✏️ Register here >>

📅 February 19, 2026
🕧2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍Location: 30 West 14th Street, Suite 301, Helena, MT 59601 (AARP Montana State Office)
🎲Activity: Game afternoon!
✏️ Register here >> (Link coming soon!)


Stay tuned for details on future months -- we have more inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and fun themes coming your way!

Whether you're passionate about Montana's past, love a good game or trivia challenge, or simply want to connect with friendly folks in Helena, we invite you to join us. Come celebrate community in the spirit of Ethel.

Questions? Reach out to AARP Montana at mtaarp@aarp.org or call 866-295-7278. We can't wait to see you there!