As we look ahead to a busy season during a crucial election year, we want to make sure all Massachusetts residents have an opportunity to make their voices heard in Washington and on the campaign trail. To succeed, we need your help. Join us for an AARP Election 2012 Action Session in your community. Learn more about the pros and cons of various options currently on the table to strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and find out how you can get involved.
Get involved! AARP Action Sessions

Tuesday, July 31, 1:30 p.m.
Barnstable Senior Center
825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis

Thursday August 2, 1:00 p.m.
Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center
10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton

Tuesday, August 7, 12:30 p.m.
Chicopee Senior Center
7 Valley View Court, Chicopee
RSVP: 413-534-3698

Thursday, August 9, 10:00 a.m.
Attleboro Senior Center
25 South Main Street, Attleboro
RSVP: 774-203-1906

Monday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.
Billerica Senior Center
25 Concord Road, Billerica

Thursday, August 16, 1:30 p.m.
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst

Tuesday, August 21, 1:00 p.m.
Medford Senior Center
101 Riverside Avenue, Medford

Thursday, August 23, 10:00 a.m.
Chelmsford Senior Center
75 Groton Road, Chelmsford

Tuesday, September 4, 1:30 p.m.
Marshfield Senior Center
230 Webster Street, Marshfield

Wednesday, September 12, 1:30 p.m.
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newton

Refreshments will be served. These sessions are free, but registration is required. To learn more and reserve your spot, please email ma@aarp.org or call 1-866-448-3621. (Note: For the AARP Action Sessions in Chicopee and Attleboro, call the Senior Center directly).

You’ve Earned a Say

Earlier this year, AARP launched You’ve Earned a Say, a national conversation about keeping Medicare and Social Security strong for today’s retirees as well as future generations. Since then, at public events and community conversations across the commonwealth, AARP is talking with residents about the options under discussion in Washington. The goal: to provide straight talk, minus the political spin, about the pros and cons of each proposal.

What's next for Medicare and Social Security?

Help make sure the future of Medicare and Social Security is decided in an open, public conversation. Visit earnedasay.org for balanced information.

Then, take a few minutes to answer questions about what you think should be next for these critical programs.

Share Your Say Wall

Bay Staters, share your thoughts! Upload a photo or video message to the Share Your Say Wall and add to the conversation about Medicare and Social Security. Your voice can and will add insight to this debate. You have a right to say what’s on your mind about Medicare and Social Security.

Also, join the conversation with other Bay Staters online at the AARP Massachusetts Facebook and Twitter pages.

You’ve earned it.