ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
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Movies for Grownups: 'Amelia'
It's a sad surprise to sit down with Amelia, the biopic about aviatrix Amelia Earhart, and find a deadeningly conventional slog through the life of one of the 20th Century's most intriguing figures.
Tools
AARP Recipe Database
Get cooking with hundreds of delicious recipes created especially for AARP members.
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.
Pour a cup of cocoa, curl up in front of the fire, and enjoy our tips on holiday gifts, entertaining, health, finances, and more!
AARP Books: Live & Learn: Expressive Drawing
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.
Holiday Video Game Reviews
Here are some of the season's best video games to check out while warming up—or working out!—in front of the fire.
From the Online Community
Group: For the Birds
They say birds of a feather flock together. In this group, you can meet other avian friends.
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Group: Photogs
We're photographers who want to share our unique perspectives on the world.
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Being Elvis
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
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!
What is the irresistible appeal of other people's junk? A sale hound gives his two cents.
Everyone Has a Story to Tell
To write a memoir, cultivate the habit of listening to yourself. Writer Abigail Thomas offers these tips.
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AARP Member Leisure Benefits
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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.
More From AARP
Spend Smart & Save
Using money wisely can be fun. Learn how from "The Ultimate Cheap- skate."
Member Benefit
Save on leading brands at the Grocery Coupon Center powered by Coupons.com.
Health Care News
AARP endorsed a health reform bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Texting Trysts
Some in the 50+ set are using "sexting," or "sexy text messaging," to spice up flirting.
Senior Airfare Deals
Do flight discounts for older people really give you the best prices? Read this.
Train Travel
Do you love riding the rails? So do we! Join the group.
Health Care Reform
Make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans.
Bye-Bye Sodium!
How can you find a food's salt content and eat less of it, but still enjoy meals?
Driver Safety Month
With the end of daylight saving time, AARP offers tips for night driving.
Hispanic Labor Force
Demographic trends point to the importance of older Latin American workers.
Miracle Drugs
Biologics are revolu- tionizing treatments for serious chronic diseases. How?
Consumer Fraud
This holiday season, guard against scams that hatch with the holiday spirit.
