Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with AARP!

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From September 15 to October 15, AARP is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the traditions, stories and contributions that continue to inspire future generations. Because heritage is a legacy that lasts, we recognize the impact that Hispanic and Latino communities have made and continue to make.  

Join us for a variety of engaging and fun events for the entire family. Best of all, these events are completely free and registration is required. Check out our calendar below!

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Calendar of Events

(Los Angeles) Summer of Salsa – Friday, Sept. 11 | 6 p.m. | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Kick-off Hispanic Heritage month early with an evening of salsa! Dance to the beats of Conjunto Oye! Stop by the AARP booth and learn about Let’s Talk Dinero, our financial security bi-monthly program. PLUS, pick up a cool giveaway while supplies last. Get the event details here.*

Let’s Talk Dinero with AARPTM – Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 1 p.m. | Virtual

Career transitions can significantly impact long-term financial security. In this episode of Let’s Talk Dinero, we’ll explore how changing job markets, workforce re-entry, career shifts, and access to workplace benefits affect financial well-being at every stage of life. Register for the event here

Cooking Demonstration Series: Horchata & History – Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4 p.m. | Virtual

Our virtual cooking series starts with a sweet drink.  Chef and historian Maite Gomez-Rejón from ArtBites will teach you how to make horchata, a delicious rice-based drink. You’ll also learn about the origin of this popular drink. Register for the event here

(San Jose) “A Mi Manera” Art Exhibition – Friday, Sept. 18 | 1 p.m. | San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles | 520 S. First Street San Jose, CA 95113

Enjoy a guided tour of A Mi Manera, a special exhibition celebrating artistic expression, identity, and storytelling through textile and fiber arts. Space is extremely limited. Sign up today here.

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(Los Angeles) Urban Milpa: Medicinal Teas – Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1 p.m. | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Discover how to use fresh herbs to make a variety of teas to help with common ailments. You’ll learn proper steeping techniques and how to create custom tea blends. Stop by the AARP booth and get information on our financial security program, Let’s Talk Dinero with AARP. Register for the event here.*

Cooking Demonstration Series: Sopa de Fideo – Thursday Oct. 15 | 4 p.m. | Virtual

Sopa de fideo is a comforting traditional Mexican soup that warms both hearts and stomachs. Chef and historian Maite Gomez-Rejón from ArtBites will show you how to make the flavorful tomato-based soup while sharing the history of fideos from Asia and Spain to Mexican homes. Register for the event here.

Other Activities

Following Hispanic Heritage Month, continue showing your cultural pride with these events.
 

Dia de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes – Sunday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m.

Celebrate and pay homage to those who have passed. Enjoy live music, art and culinary workshops, and live performances. Stop by the AARP booth for a free giveaway, while supplies last. Learn more here.*

Cooking Demonstration – The History of Cacao and Chocolate Truffles – Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m.

Chef and historian Maite Gomez-Rejón will walk you through cacao's journey from its Mesoamerican roots to its evolution into chocolate. Plus get a step-by-step cooking demonstration of chocolate truffles. Click here to register.

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