Join AARP for September Events in the Bay Area!

Viva Calle San Jose (September 8 @ 10 a.m. PT | San Jose)
Visit our booth at the Rose Garden Hub and learn about our programs, activities, and efforts to protect social security. We’ll have games, giveaways (while supplies last), a photo booth to celebrate Grandparents Day, and other fun activities for the whole family! Learn more HERE.

Day of Service: San Jose Mural Cleanup (September 11 @ 10 a.m. PT | San Jose) 
Join us for AARP’s National Day of Service, an organizational initiative where staff and volunteers throughout the country commemorate those lost and the benevolence of those who helped on 9-11 by engaging in volunteer projects on September 11. Volunteer to help preserve and make improvements to the area surrounding Edgar Ochoa’s Sharks Community Mural on the Latino Business Foundation building. Activities will include litter pickup, graffiti removal (facilitated by Local Color’s contracted artist), curb painting, and surface cleaning. This effort will enhance the beauty of San Jose’s public art and help foster a vibrant and safe space for all. Lunch with be provided. Learn more and register HERE. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Space is limited.

Day of Service: MLK Jr. Shoreline Native Plant Nursery (September 11 @ 10 a.m. PT | Oakland)
Join us for AARP’s National Day of Service, an organizational initiative where staff and volunteers throughout the country commemorate those lost and the benevolence of those who helped on 9-11 by engaging in volunteer projects on September 11. Volunteer to work in Save the Bay’s Native Plant Nursery where tasks can include anything from seed cleaning to transplanting. Save the Bay’s Native Plant Nursery at the Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline grows up to 20,000 plants per year that will eventually be planted out to one of their several restoration sites along the shoreline of the Bay. Learn more and register HERE. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Space is limited.

Scams and Shams Webinar (September 18 @ 12 p.m. PT| Virtual)
Join us for a conversation with Jason Collom, a fraud-prevention specialist who recently retired from the San Francisco District Attorney’s office, about two of the most prevalent scams today. Learn how the scams work, how to protect yourself and what to do if you need to get help. Learn more and register HERE.

Senior Safari: Enjoy a Day at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (September 26 @ 9 a.m. PT | San Jose) 
Join us at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo’s Senior Safari series and enjoy a day at the zoo. This program is designed to help older adults improve their health, avoid social isolation, and enjoy a unique environment that stimulates both mind and body. Senior Safari admission and parking are free for those ages 50-plus that arrive before 10 a.m. PT (the park opens to seniors at 9 a.m. PT), and guests are welcome to stay for the day after gates open to the public. Learn more HERE. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is conducted on-site, in person.

 Oakland Zoo Healthy Living Festival (September 26 @ 9 a.m. PT | Oakland)
Visit our booth at the Oakland Zoo Healthy Living Festival. Meet our volunteers and learn about our programs, activities, and efforts to protect social security. Learn more HERE.

Find more virtual events on the AARP Virtual Community Center.

AARP UPDATES AND RESOURCES:

Advocacy & Education Podcast: In Clear Terms with AARP California™ 
Stay up to date by subscribing and listening to In Clear Terms with AARP California™ - a free podcast that focuses on issues impacting Californians of all ages. The podcast features conversations with community leaders, issue experts, and AARP staff and volunteers to help you understand critical issues that impact our state. Learn more and listen HERE.

Fraud and Scam Prevention 
Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at 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 Fraud Watch Network 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. Individuals taking care of a loved one can also call the AARP Caregiver Support Line at 877-333-5885.

Manage Debt & Savings
Did you know AARP offers an 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 or looking to advance your career, AARP has custom tools and services that can help you, available at aarp.org/work.