Make the most out of life in 2003 when AARP takes its national event for members and guests to Chicago. Life@50+: A Celebration of You will take place September 5-7, 2003 in Chicago, the Windy City. Find out more about Life@50+ 2003!

Something for Everyone

This national event reflects the personality of today's AARP: vital and vibrant, dynamic and diverse, friendly and fun. The event includes top-name concert entertainment like Ray Charles, hundreds of exciting exhibits, seminars and sessions with celebrity presenters like Dr. Ruth, Lou Gossett, Jr. and Dr. Bob Arnot.

Interactive exhibits include the AARP Pavilion, new and future technologies, travel and leisure destinations, and a host of other products and services — all under one roof! Participate in morning fitness warm-ups and intergenerational activites with your family and explore energy centers focused on health and advocacy. There will be music, fitness, and fun for all.

Life@50+: A Celebration of You is open to members, friends and family. With its central U.S. location, AARP's national event in Chicago is an ideal destination for families and children of all ages. Life@50+: A Celebration of You takes place in Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the country.

Stroll for miles along Lake Michigan, savor the culinary delights at fine restaurants, visit one of many popular museums or art galleries, shop the Magnificent Mile of famous retail stores, or spend a magical evening at the theater. The neighborhood sidewalks of Chicago offer a collage of sights, sounds, and tastes that make for one of the most ethnically diverse and architecturally celebrated cities in the world.

Registration

Members and non-members can register online or via telephone, fax or mail. You can even make hotel and travel reservations. Find out what program cost option is best for you and register online or call toll free 800-883-2784 (International callers 972-349-7613). We'll see you in Chicago!

Places To See, Things To Do…

• Nearly 30 miles of lakefront lined with beaches and bike trails
• City neighborhoods like Printer's Row, Old Town, Wicker Park and the Pullman Historical District where you'll find hundreds of ethnic restaurants
• Celebrated architecture and public sculpture, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Alexander Calder
• World-famous museums and cultural attractions, including the Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Science & Industry, the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum of Natural History, the Alder Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium, to name a few
• Life jazz and blues every night of the week
• Fabulous shopping on State Street, North Michigan Avenue, and at Water Tower Place, including Marshall Field's flagship store, with more than 73 acres of merchandise
• Navy Pier, with its gigantic ferris wheel, Chicago Children's Museum, and boat tours on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan