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AARP Rhode Island Upcoming Events
A lot is at stake in the next election as Providence voters decide who will lead the city. AARP Rhode Island invites you to learn more about the candidates and discuss the issues that are most important to Providence voters 50 and older.
Wednesday, August 5
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Track 15, 1 Union Station Providence, RI 02903
Enjoy free food and beverages (and free parking), along with a discussion of mayoral issues moderated by WPRI's Ted Nesi. Registration is required. Sign up now.
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Save the Date for 2026 Fraud Fighting Fridays
Free document shredding near you!
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AARP Rhode Island is fighting identity theft across the Ocean State by safely disposing of old tax returns, bank statements, bills and other documents. Drive-thru drop-offs are from 9 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public; registration is recommended but not required. Two boxes per person and no businesses, please. We do not accept spiral notebooks or bound books.
AARP Rhode Island Healthy Living Series
AARP wants you to live the best life possible, and healthy living is key to that. Dive in!
- RI Healthy Cooking Recordings January February March, April, May, June
- August TaiChi/Qigong Registrations
- August 12 Everybody Dance
- August 20 RI Healthy Cooking
AARP Rhode Island Summer Events
Your Summer 2026 AARP Rhode Island events calendar is here with exciting opportunities to connect! Download, print and pin it on the fridge or bulletin board, or save it on your digital device. Plan ahead and have some fun!
AARP Smart Driver Safety Classes
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July 27 Pilgrim Senior Center, Warwick, 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 401-468-4074
August 17 TCE Swift Community Center S10054405, East Greenwich, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 401-886-8669
September 14 Mathieu Senior Center, Pawtucket, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-728-7582
September 17 East Providence Senior Center, East Providence, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 401-435-7800
September 18 North Providence Senior Center, North Providence, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-231-0752
September 25 East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield, 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 401-231-5150
September 30 TCE Beechwood Senior Center, North Kingstown, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-268-1596
October 6 Bristol Parks & Recreation, Bristol, 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 401-253-1611
October 27 Peck Center, Barrington, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - 401-247-1926
November 12 St. Martin de Porres Center, Providence, 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 401-274-6783
December 4 Cranston Enrichment Center, Cranston, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-461-1000
Bike Newport Virtual Safety Workshops
These June workshops, listed in our Quarterly Events Brochure, have been rescheduled for September. New dates will appear here.
More AARP Rhode Island Speakers Bureau Presentations Near You
AARP Rhode Island is proud to sponsor Bike Newport Full Moon Rides again this season. Get out, have fun and meet new people as you enjoy an unforgettable spin along Newport’s historic coast!
Bike Newport Full Moon Rides Now Through October
Rhode Island Historical Society Concerts Under the Elms July 2-30 and August 6, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bring food and your picnic cooler and settle in for a pleasurable evening. Performances span a variety of genres and styles, ranging from American band standards to alternative rock. Sponsored by AARP Rhode Island; members and their guests get 50% off the ticket price. Learn more and register: The July 2 concert has been canceled because of the extreme heat. July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6.
WRWC Riverside Park Free Community Paddles
Wednesdays, July 8 - August 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. These short 15–20 minute guided paddles are perfect for first-time paddlers, families, and anyone looking to build confidence on the water before joining longer river trips later in the season. Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided by WRWC. Learn more.
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