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Thursday, January 7, 1 p.m. - Coronavirus Event: Vaccines, Stimulus & Staying Safe
Join us for our first live Q&A event of the new year, where our experts will address your questions and provide the latest information on vaccine development and distribution, the stimulus package, and the best ways to stay safe and protected from the coronavirus.
Call toll-free 855-274-9507 to submit a question and listen to the live event here.
Then, at 7 p.m., - Prevention, Vaccines & the Black Community
This live Q&A event will focus on how the pandemic is disproportionately affecting people of color, particularly the Black community. It will also address the latest information on vaccine trials, development and distribution, and provide guidance on how to stay safe and protected. Call 855-274-9507 toll-free to submit a question and listen to the live event here.
Tuesday, January 12, 7 p.m., Making Your Homefit
Most houses and apartments are designed for young, able-bodied adults and don’t meet the needs of older residents or people with disabilities.
Smartly designed and/or modified homes help to meet the varied and changing needs of their occupants and allow people to remain in their own homes as they age.
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THURSDAY, January 14, 8pm - AARP Movies for Grownups: Aggie
Aggie explores the nexus of art, race, and justice through the story of art collector and philanthropist Agnes “Aggie” Gund’s life. Aggie is internationally recognized for her robust and prescient support of artists–particularly women and people of color–and her unwavering commitment to social justice issues. The film captures her as a maverick, who demonstrates the unique role and potential of collectors and benefactors to use art to fight injustice.
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Tuesday, January 19, 7:30 p.m. - Live Discussion: The Last Flight
Join us to chat about this month's book selection, The Last Flight by Julie Clark. Just show up on our Facebook page — it's easy!
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Thursday, January 21, 4 p.m., - Virtual Healthy Cooking with AARP Rhode Island
There is no better way to warm up during the cold winter months than with a hearty homemade soup and bread. Join AARP Rhode Island and Chef Mary Weaver of Newport Cooks as she prepares a Tuscan Vegetable Soup and Quick Herb bread. A nutritional comfort food combination!
Come prepare with Mary that evening or observe to make at a later date. Mary will share some culinary tips and answer questions to suit your individual palate.
Register 877-926-8300 (toll-free)
Wednesday, January 27, 2 pm - New Insights on Biking Among Older Adults
Join representatives from the League of American Bicyclists on January 27 for a discussion about cycling trends among people age 50-plus, the needs of older bicyclists and the importance of "active transportation" for people of all ages.
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Thursday, January 28, 1pm - New Year, New Ideas for Finding Flexible Work
Are you looking for a seasonal gig? Or a part-time job with flexible hours? Maybe it’s time to go from employee to entrepreneur. Whatever your next step is, AARP’s Flexible Work Online Expo can help you get the career skills to take it. Join us live to talk shop with career professionals, connect with hiring managers seeking experience and share tips with other 50+ job seekers.
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| JOIN AARP FOR TWO CORONAVIRUS EVENTS THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 |
| 1 p.m. — Vaccine Distribution and Protecting Yourself This live Q&A event will provide updates on the coronavirus vaccine distribution, the crisis in nursing homes and how communities are responding as the pandemic continues. Call 855-274-9507 toll-free to submit a question and listen to the live event here. |
| 7 p.m. — A Virtual World Awaits: Finding Fun, Community and Connections This live Q&A event will focus on resources to learn, grow, develop new skills and habits, and explore the world around us to take care of your mind, body and health during the pandemic. Call 855-274-9507 toll-free to submit a question and listen to the live event here. To register and receive reminder emails, please click here. |
CANCELED: Thursday, Jan. 28 at 8 pm - AARP Movies for Grownups: Some Kind of Heaven
We regret any inconvenience for those who heard about this screening via email or on the radio.
The Villages, America’s largest retirement community, is a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. Some Kind of Heaven invests in the dreams and desires of a small group of Villages residents – and one interloper – who are unable to find happiness within the community’s pre-packaged paradise. With strikingly composed cinematography, this candy-colored documentary offers a tender and surreal look at the never-ending quest for finding meaning and love in life’s final act.
COMING FEBRUARY 2 Managing Debt So You Can Thrive
Get tips for managing your debt and your financial future at our free webinar on 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 2.
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Go back to school for a series of One Day University lectures, presented by AARP. Engage with top university professors on a variety of fascinating topics geared towards the 50-plus community.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 5:30 pm - One Day University Lecture Series, Presented by AARP - Four Paintings Every Art Lover Should See
Assistant Curator Tina Rivers Ryan of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery discusses four paintings from different periods, genres, and nations that played an important role in Western culture. They’ll help us understand the different ways this medium can be used as a meaningful form of communication.
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All lectures are free and held online. You must register in order to participate.
AARP RHODE ISLAND IS ON THE AIR!
In order to reach more 50+ Rhode Islanders during the pandemic, we've taken to the airwaves with weekly appearances on radio stations in Woonsocket, Westerly and Newport.
AARP Rhode Island Communications Director John Martin (the former Rhode Island radio talk show host) joins the conversation on Woonsocket’s WOON (1240 AM) Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. as a guest on the storied “Coffee an…” morning show. Later on Tuesdays he chats at 9:30 a.m. with host Bruce Newbury on Newport’s WADK (540 AM). Wednesdays Martin checks in at 8:10 a.m. with morning host Frank Proznitz on Westerly’s WBLQ (1230 AM).
In addition, 60-second AARP Rhode Island Updates air daily on the above stations as well as WPRO (630 AM). Tune in to stay in the know!
Feeling lonely and isolated can be overwhelming, especially at this time of year. But help is available – and it’s free. Click here to learn more about Social Check-in.
Improve Your Driving Skills - Online
Continuing our precautions against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, AARP has made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person AARP Smart Driver Safety Classes for the remainder of 2020. However, the AARP Smart Driver online course is available right now. Participants taking the online course will be eligible for a special 25% discount through December 31, 2020. You may also qualify for multiyear discount on your car insurance.
TAKE THE AARP SMART DRIVER™ ONLINE COURSE TODAY!
The AARP Smart Driver course is based on the latest driver safety research and insights. By taking the course online, you can move at your own pace from the comfort of your home. Over nine in ten people reported changing at least one driving behavior after completing the course. The course will teach you:
» Evidence-based safe driving strategies
» How to deal with aggressive drivers
» New traffic laws and rules of the road
Plus, upon completion, you may be eligible for a multiyear car insurance discount. Consult your insurance agent for details.
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Email Lorna Oinonen to learn more about becoming a volunteer with AARP Driver Safety in Rhode Island at jl.oinonen@gmail.com
Train online to become a Tax Aide Volunteer
The Rhode Island AARP Tax-Aide Program is seeking volunteers to provide help and assistance in the preparation of personal income tax returns. Watch the video and then, to apply, just click the link below.
