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Movies for Grownups: 'Alice in Wonderland'

By Bill Newcott

Tim Burton'sWonderland is initially an interesting place to visit, even if you don't know a Mock Turtle from a March Hare. But like Lewis Carroll's heroine, Alice, who soon grew tired of the curiouser and curiouser sights that assaulted her, you'll be looking for the exit long before you'd expected to.        

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AARP Recipe Database

Get cooking with hundreds of delicious recipes created especially for AARP members.

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Virtual Birding

View colorful galleries of birds and test your birding knowledge.

AARP Programs

Step Up to Better Health
A step-counting program designed to increase your physical activity.

Get Fit on Route 66
An activity adventure tracing the route of this famous highway.

Volunteer With AARP
Find out how you can volunteer for our Driver Safety or Tax Aide programs.

President Spiderman

By AARP Radio

Obama and Spiderman

By collecting comics, you can gain investment value. In fact, some--even Barack Obama--have found a treasure chest in this hip hobby. Del Walters of AARP's "My Generation" reveals how the collector-in-chief is inspiring some to come out of their comic closets.

101 year old Virgil Coffman in a vintage car

Centenarian Still Enjoys Life in the Fast Lane

By Amanda Tinkham-Boltax

Pushing 102 years of age, Virgil Coffman gains fame with the purchase of a Transformer-edition Camaro.

Vinyl Invasion: Albums Are Back!

By Bill Newcott

Unpack your old turntable: record sales are booming as artists from Harry Connick Jr. to U2 make vinyl groovy again.

From the Online Community

Group: Dirty Hands

Group: Dirty Hands
Share your green thumb tips with other gardening enthusiasts. Nursery and landscaping professionals welcome!
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Group: Evening Skies

Group: Evening Skies
Bring your (virtual) telescope, and share your findings from the backyard with fellow stargazers.
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AARP Books: Live & Learn: Expressive Drawing

By Steven Aimone

The many people who long to draw but feel too intimidated to trywill rejoice at the wonderful first entry in this new series from AARP. Live & Learn: Expressive Drawing is packed with solid, friendly, hands-on instruction, as well as inspiring images, to stimulate the inner artist.

Being Elvis

By Eric Bressi

Well, it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go Eric, go!—Eric Bressi, that is. He's an Elvis impersonator who says his act helped him overcome a tough childhood and a father who told Eric—uh, Elvis—he'd never amount to anything.

Real Men Do Yoga

By AARP Bulletin Today

More older adults, including men, are taking time out on yoga mats for reduced back pain, better sleep, and a sense of well-being.

Yard Sale!

By Richard Rubin

What is the irresistible appeal of other people's junk? A sale hound gives his two cents.

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

By Abigail Thomas

To write a memoir, cultivate the habit of listening to yourself. Writer Abigail Thomas offers these tips.

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Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create The Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.

Benefits QuickLINK
Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

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Jane Pauley

We're teaming up with Jane Pauley to explore what lies ahead for you.

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Dr. Pepper Schwartz: The Naked Truth

Love doesn't end at 50+. Get relationship advice from Pepper Schwartz.

Reaching Milestones

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Turning 100 isn't the most interesting thing Adam Diaz has done.

Get Fit With Martina

Martina

New to working out? Here are some tips on how to get started.

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Keep on Truckin'

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Listen to—and fall for— these four remarkable Southern bluesmen.

Modern Motoring

Driver Safety Program

Buckle down (and up!), and take our Driver Safety course online.

'Wall Street' Sweeps

Michael Douglas in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Enter for a chance to win a trip and two tickets to this sequel's premiere.

Retirement Tool

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Use our calculator to help prepare financially for your golden years.

Pyramid Solitaire

Pyramid Solitaire

Can you scale the pyramid? Try this popular solitaire variant.

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Join this group if you'd rather be out swinging on the green right now!

Easy Fix Helps Poor

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The April 15 tax deadline benefits Montana's low-income residents.