SACRAMENTO, California
United States
?We learn the inner secret of happiness when we learn to direct our inner drives, our interest and our attention to something besides ourselves.? Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus
About Me
AARP's vision is to excel as a dynamic presence in every community, shaping and enriching the experience of aging for each member and for society.
AARP unveiled Divided We Fail (www.dividedwefail.org), a national effort designed to engage the American people, elected officials and the business community to find broad-based, bi-partisan solutions to the most compelling domestic issues facing the nations health care and the long-term financial security of Americans. The campaign will encompass traditional grassroots work, advertising in national outlets and in the primary states, and online activities which will engage the public, business and elected officials in the debate, encouraging public leaders to offer solutions.
To bring that vision to life, AARP California will focus its 2008 efforts and resources in following areas:
1) Health Care
2) Financial Security
3) Redistricting Reform
4) Saving Essential Programs from State Budget Cuts
Interests:
Terrific Tuesdays
Events are open to all AARP members. Jan thru May and Sept thru December begin at 10:30, the others at 9:30am. AARP members get a special deal at Seaworld, but the best deal is to purchase an annual pass. Check with Seaworld for details.
May: symposiums begin at 10:30 a.m.
May 6 SeaWorld- Manatee
May 20 AARP- The power of you
SeaWorld San Diego
500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, California
For more information call: (800 )257-4268
**Symposiums subject to change without notice.
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Meet the Pharmacist Day, San Diego
The Meet the Pharmacist Day is an event that provides a personal medication review from pharmacists. Health screenings, invaluable information and fun giveaways from community service providers will also be on hand at this free, educational event.
May 21, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kimball Senior Center
1221 D Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Resource One: 1-877-926-8300 ________________________________________________________________________
Active Older Adult Day - Palo Alto YMCA
Event Celebrating Senior Members. Lectures, Activities, Exhibitors. Blood pressure screenings will be provided and nutritionist on site for consultations.
May 22, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event is free. For more information contact Diana Turner at 650-842-7157 ________________________________________________________________________
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AARP Sets Aside a Day to Make a Difference
WASHINGTON – In keeping with its long-standing commitment to volunteer service, AARP today announced that its 8th Annual Day of Service will take place on May 8, 2008 in communities throughout the country. In recognition of AARP’s 50th Anniversary, AARP has introduced “50 Ways to Make a Difference” for this year’s Day of Service.
“Fifty years ago, AARP was established in the spirit of service when Ethel Percy Andrus created a founding principle -‘To serve, not to be served,’” said Bill Novelli, Chief Executive Officer of AARP. “By taking action and setting aside this day for community service, we are using our national presence to make a difference where our members live.”
The “50 Ways to Make a Difference” initiative aims to ensure that anyone can be involved in promoting positive change in his or her community by highlighting small actions that can make a big difference. From the click of a mouse to helping a neighbor to volunteering at a local organization, AARP encourages its employees, volunteers, and members to help their communities. AARP’s website, www.aarp.org, has more information on the “50 Ways,” and provides ideas on how anyone can participate in the Day of Service.
On May 8, thousands of AARP employees, volunteers, and members will take part in the Day of Service. AARP has continuously served as a leader in communities, providing driver education, and a host of other community-based service to older Americans, and the Day of Service provides everyone the chance to work on community projects at various sites all over the nation.
AARP’s Day of Service has taken place on the second Thursday in May for the past 8 years. On that day, AARP closes its offices and invites everyone to take part in a community service project of their choice. In 2007, more than 33,000 people participated.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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