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AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Communities Across Connecticut

Posted on 06/18/25

$55,000 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects…
2025 State Legislative Session Addresses Many of AARP Connecticut’s Priorities

Posted on 06/17/25

AARP Connecticut’s legislative priority is to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on policies and regulations that will keep more money in the pockets of residents and their families;…
AARP Connecticut Urges PURA to Reject Yankee Gas Service Company Natural Gas Rate Increase Request

Posted on 02/05/25

Ratepayers Can Voice Their Position by Signing an Online Petition or Attending a Virtual Public Hearing in April…
AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

Posted on 01/08/25

The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages…
AARP Connecticut Outlines Priorities for 2025 State Legislative Session

Posted on 12/17/24

AARP Connecticut works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for and support policy and regulations that are in the best interest of people 50+ and their families…
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages

Posted on 12/17/24

Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States…
Beverly Bennett Schaedler of Newtown to Receive 2024 AARP Connecticut Andrus Award for Community Service

Posted on 11/22/24

AARP’s Annual Highest Volunteer Honor Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus…
Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

Posted on 11/19/24

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

Posted on 11/19/24

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.…
Seven Recipients Part of AARP Connecticut’s Seventh Livable Communities Grant Program

Posted on 11/13/24

AARP Connecticut has selected seven recipients of the 2024 Livable Communities Grant Program, a state extension of the national AARP Community Challenge grant initiative. Now in its seventh year, the…