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Upcoming Events, Webinars, and More from AARP Massachusetts
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🔥Hot days, cool events—see what’s in store this summer! 🔥
Get ready to make the most of summer, from engaging webinars to lively in-person sessions, AARP Massachusetts has something for everyone. Don't miss out on these opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Sign up today and make the most of this vibrant season!
Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 AM
Take a guided tour this summer of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the site of a former northern plantation. Though only two acres today, this property was once over five hundred acres and the residence of the Royall family, the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts history. Throughout their nearly forty-year tenure in Medford from 1737 to 1775, the Royalls enslaved some sixty people, women, men, and children, whose bondage made the family’s luxurious lifestyle possible.
As one of the only remaining freestanding quarters where enslaved people lived and labored in the North, the museum bears witness to the intertwined stories of wealth and bondage in pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts and to the resistance and political and legal activism of enslaved and free Black people in the eighteenth century. The museum’s tours focus on the lives and experiences of the enslaved people who once lived on this property.
Shred It: Eliminating Sensitive Documents
Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Join us for Shred It: Securely dispose of your sensitive documents and protect your privacy. Bring your paperwork and watch as it gets safely shredded on-site, ensuring your confidential information stays out of the wrong hands. Don't miss this opportunity to safeguard your identity!
Trivia Game: History of Concord, Massachusetts
Tuesday, July 22 at Noon
Join us for an exciting trivia game taking you through the history of Concord, Massachusetts. Complete with interactive presentation, join this chance to learn, laugh, and win!
Fraud Talk Tuesday Social Security Scams
Tuesday, August 12 at Noon
Approximately 73 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, more than a fifth of the total US population. The benefits include retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Find out how scammers use fraudulent schemes to exploit the trust and vulnerability of individuals, especially older adults, to steal personal information and money. In honor of Social Security's 90th birthday this month, join us to learn steps you can take to protect your Social Security benefits from fraudsters.
Celebrating Social Security's 90th - Waltham
Tuesday, August 12 | 2:00–3:00 PM
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. This year marks the 90th anniversary of that landmark legislation, and with that anniversary comes recognition of the benefits that Social Security brings to Americans everywhere.Social Security at 90 is a lifeline, and we have a responsibility to strengthen it, particularly given the current challenges it faces. Please join us as we commemorate the 90th anniversary.
Wednesday, August 13 at Noon
At our Introduction to Volunteering with AARP Massachusetts, we will share information about the various opportunities to get engaged as a volunteer with our state office. Bring your questions to this quick 30 minute online session and learn directly from our volunteers about what programs we offer. You must register to get the Zoom link emailed to you. These sessions will be provided every month so if you miss this one you can join the next.
Celebrating Social Security's 90th- Gardner
Wednesday, August 13 | 2:00–3:00 PM
This year marks the 90th anniversary of that landmark legislation, and with that anniversary comes recognition of the benefits that Social Security brings to Americans everywhere.
Social Security at 90 is a lifeline, and we have a responsibility to strengthen it, particularly given the current challenges it faces.
Please join us and AARP Chapter 3237 as we commemorate the 90th anniversary.
From Walk Audits to Action: Making an Impact
Thursday, August 14 at 11:30
Whether you're a local advocate, organizer, or municipal leader, this session will give you the knowledge and tools to use walk audits as a catalyst for lasting, community driven improvement.
We've teamed up with WalkMassachusetts to explore key tools and strategies communities can use to improve walkability by evaluating street safety, accessibility and the overall pedestrian experience. Walk audits are a powerful way to identify barriers to mobility, highlight areas for improvement and make the case for streets that are safer and more welcoming for everyone.
Indigenous People of Concord, Massachusetts
Tuesday, August 19 at Noon
For over 10,000 years the indigenous people of the land knew this area as Musketaquid. The land between the grassy rivers. We explore the history of the first people and how they lived in a land of abundance seeking to keep and foster balance with the natural world, their mother, who sustained them always. What happened when cultures collided after European fur traders came and then English settlers in the 17th century will be discussed as we examine how those events shape the world of the indigenous people of Massachusetts today
Key Questions to Consider About Medicare Initial Enrollment
Friday, August 29 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Are you getting ready to enroll in Medicare for the first time? This is where AARP can help. Medicare initial enrollment can seem complicated, but understanding your personal needs and priorities can help you make informed decisions. Join us for a free virtual seminar for unbiased information, tools, and resources to help you find a Medicare plan that meets your needs.
After registering, check your email for an advance copy of the Medicare Takeaway, a FREE resource that includes essential information, key actions, resources, and a place to take notes
AARP Days at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
AARP members and up to 5 of their guests can gain free admission to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, located in Boylston. You can register for more than one day.
Registration requires an email address for each guest. The entire group of up to six people can meet up at the front desk of the visitor center and mention the code “FUN50” to gain access. Please then stop by the AARP table to officially log your attendance with us and you will receive a small gift (while supplies last).
Saturday, September 6 Click Here to Register
Tuesday, September 9 Click Here to Register
Tuesday, September 30 Click Here to Register
SS Anniversary Event: Filing for Social Security: Sometimes Timing is Everything
Tuesday September 9 at 11:00 AM
Not sure when to file for Social Security? This is where AARP can help. Social Security doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all solution but knowing what questions to ask can help you maximize your payments.
Join us for a FREE virtual seminar to explore Social Security eligibility requirements, how age, employment and marital status factor in, and helpful tools like the AARP Social Security Resource Center.
After registering, check your email for an advance copy of the Social Security Takeaway, a FREE resource that includes essential information, resources, and a place to take notes.
Compassion in Action: Your Role as a Dementia Friend
Tuesday, September 9 at 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Find out what your community can do to become safer and more welcoming to people living with dementia. We have teamed up with Dementia Friends Massachusetts, part of a global public awareness program that helps communities become safer, more inclusive and respectful of the growing number of people living with dementia and those who care about them.
Wednesday September 17 12:15- 12:45 PM
Every day, 780,000 people in Massachusetts act as a caregiver for an older loved one. Many are part of the "sandwich" generation and are also taking care of kids at home too. If that's you, join the caregiver sandwich club and talk about what a day in your life is like; meet people in similar situations, and find resources that can help!
AARP Careversations: Framingham,
Friday, September 26 at 6:00PM
Caring for a friend, family member or loved one? Come take a break and get ready for what's next.
Join us for this lightly facilitated conversation about family caregiving. Discover five key steps to aid you in your caregiving journey, connect and exchange tips with fellow caregivers and explore local caregiving resources available in your community
Missed an event? Check out @aarpmassachusetts on YouTube. We record most of our presentations.
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