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Investor Protection Workshops with AARP & CT Dept. on Banking
Take action and protect yourself from fraudulent investment practices by attending a free investor workshop in your area.
Win Tickets to See Foreigner
AARP Connecticut is giving away a pair of tickets to see Foreigner at 8 p.m. on May 30 at the Warner Theatre in Torrington.
Former Teacher Is New State President for AARP Connecticut
Middletown resident Don Ciosek, who grew up in New Britain and taught in the Plainville public school system, is the new state president for AARP in Connecticut. Don retired as a lobbyist for the Connecticut Education Association, which shares health care and economic issues with AARP.
AARP Connecticut Awards $10,000 to Middletown High School
AARP awarded Middletown High School’s Link Crew program a $10,000 Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Innovation Award to help continue and expand the program, which pairs upperclassmen with freshmen to get them through the transition from 8th grade to first year of high school.
Don’t Count on Medicare for Long-Term Care
A new survey shows that Connecticut residents mistakenly think Medicare pays for long-term care. AARP sets out to educate policymakers and the public.
When Should I Start Receiving Social Security Benefits?
Learn the factors that you should consider before deciding to begin collecting benefits.
Compare CT Managed Care Organizations
Compare different managed-care organizations located in the state of Connecticut.
Caring for the Caregiver
Read about the effects being a caregiver can have on your health and the things you can do to take care of yourself while you take care of others.
Smart Moves: Walking Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs
Try these simple warm-ups before starting out on that walk. And cool down afterwards.
Drive Safe for a Lifetime
More drivers are 65 and older and they need to know the new rules of the road, which are different from when they passed their driving test. AARP’s Driver Course, online or in the classroom, is just what they need.
Connecticut Web Resources
AARP provides links to helpful Web sites for members in Connecticut.
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