Fall into New York Experiences

🏓 FREE Clinic at Pickleball Prime

• Sunday, October 25, 3 – 4 p.m. ET and 4 – 5 p.m. ET 
• In Person: Pickleball Prime LI, Mineola 
• Join AARP Long Island for a free pickleball clinic designed for all experience levels. Learn basic rules, scoring, safety tips and gameplay strategies while building your skills on the court. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.aarp-long-island-free-pickleball-clinic-lessons.d6n9mny5v3t

 

💵 Money Mindset: Modern Day Financial Myths & Misconceptions

• Wednesday, October 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET 
• In Person: Middle Country Library, Centereach 
• Whether you’re still building your nest egg or already in retirement, this presentation will challenge what you think you know about money, investing and planning for your future. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.aarp-long-island-in-person-money-mindset.x4nyshj4k2g

 

Fall Events in Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley

In-Person Events

🏠 AARP HomeFit

• Wednesday, October 7, 2 p.m. ET 
• In Person: Albany 
• Learn how simple home updates can make your space safer, more comfortable and easier to navigate as your needs change. The presentation will share practical tips and resources from the AARP HomeFit Guide. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.aarp-homefit-in-albany.4pn9b96th3v

 

🛡️ Don’t Take the Bait: Protect Yourself from Today’s Scammers

• Thursday, October 15 
• In Person: Syracuse 
• Join AARP and the New York State Department of Consumer Protection for a free workshop featuring tips and strategies to help you recognize common scams, protect yourself from fraud, and know what to do if you are targeted. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.learn-to-spot-scams-and-spot-scams.g5n5df3dqrx

 

🎭 Free Movies Over Fifty: Young Frankenstein

• Sunday, October 18, 2 p.m. ET 
• In Person: Palace Theatre, Albany 
• Join AARP New York for a free screening of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy Young Frankenstein as part of the Movies Over Fifty series. Revisit the 1974 favorite on the big screen at the historic Palace Theatre. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.free-movies-over-fifty-young-frankenstein.ui-260901132834

 

🛡️ Don’t Take the Bait: Protect Yourself from Today’s Scammers

• Thursday, October 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET 
• In Person: Irondequoit Public Library, Rochester 
• Join AARP and the New York State Department of Consumer Protection for a free workshop covering simple tips and strategies to help you recognize scams, protect yourself and get your questions answered. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.learn-to-spot-scams-and-spot-scams.nqnwjjlzpch

 

Virtual Events Statewide

Money Mindset Virtual Series

💵 Money Mindset: Student Loan Strategies

• Tuesday, October 6, 2 – 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• This free webinar is designed for people who want to reduce the burden of student loans. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.money-mindset-student-loan-strategies.b8nnbldsrzf/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-student

 

💵 Money Mindset: Navigate the Job Market

• Tuesday, October 20, 2 – 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Whether you’re looking for a job or considering a career change, this webinar is designed to help you enhance your job search efforts, build confidence and make a smooth transition. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.money-mindset-navigate-the-job-market.c8nxdy2pxjt/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-jobmarket

 

💵 Money Mindset: Life Insurance 101

• Tuesday, November 11, 2 – 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Learn about common types of coverage, how policies work and tips for determining coverage needs during this free webinar. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.money-mindset-life-insurance-101.4hndms4j9py/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-lifeinsurance

 

💵 Money Mindset: Long-Term Care Insurance 101

• Tuesday, November 17, 2 – 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• This free webinar covers the role of long-term care insurance in planning for future needs, including coverage options and eligibility considerations. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.money-mindset-long-term-care-insurance-101.gsn2ntrjh73/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-longterm

 

Indian Cooking Series with Chef Gayatri

🍂 Learn to Make Malai Kofta with Chef Gayatri

• Wednesday, October 7, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Join us as we kick off the fall Indian cooking series with a demonstration of Malai Kofta, a popular North Indian dish featuring vegetable dumplings in a rich, velvety sauce. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.rich-north-indian-malai-kofta-cooking.ywnbpy4b426/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-dumplings

 

🍂 Learn to Make Palak Paneer with Chef Gayatri

• Wednesday, October 14, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Discover how to prepare Palak Paneer, a classic North Indian dish featuring spinach and Indian cottage cheese in a flavorful, spiced sauce. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.a-rich-north-indian-spinach-curry.l7nzhjfzgpt/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-spinach

 

🍂 Learn to Make Paneer Tikka Masala with Chef Gayatri

• Wednesday, October 21, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Discover how to prepare Paneer Tikka Masala, a classic Indian dish featuring marinated paneer simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.indian-cooking-paneer-tikka-masala.8hnw2klncyd/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-tikka

 

🍂 Learn to Make a Vegetable Biryani with Chef Gayatri

• Wednesday, October 28, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Learn about vegetable biryani, a fragrant South Asian rice dish made with long-grain basmati rice, vegetables, spices and herbs. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.indian-cooking-series-vegetable-biryani.gtnmrntclqz/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-biryani

 

Mah Jongg Series

🀄 Intro to Mah Jongg: The Basics Part 1

• Thursday, October 8, 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Join AARP and instructor Stacy Budkofsky for the first session in a four-part virtual series exploring American Mah Jongg. Learn foundational skills and get familiar with the basics of this classic game. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.intro-to-mahjong-the-basics-part-1.skn9nsks7xr

 

🀄 Intro to Mah Jongg: The Basics Part 2

• Thursday, October 15, 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Continue building your Mah Jongg skills in the second part of this beginner-friendly series, with more guidance on the fundamentals of playing the American version of the game. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.intro-to-mahjong-the-basics-part-2.ltnfww9m594

 

🀄 Intro to Mah Jongg: The Walkthrough

• Thursday, October 22, 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Take the next step in learning Mah Jongg with a guided walkthrough designed to help beginners better understand how the game comes together and how play moves from start to finish. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.intro-to-mah-jongg-the-walkthrough.4qnk8dj7bmv

 

🀄 Intro to Mah Jongg: Watch a Live Game

• Thursday, October 29, 3 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Wrap up the series by watching a live Mah Jongg game and seeing the rules, strategies and techniques from the previous sessions put into practice in real time. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.intro-to-mah-jongg-watch-a-live-game.tnnnvwwy6zp

 

🏠 Lighten Your Load: Downsizing and Decluttering

• Tuesday, October 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Join AARP New York and local professionals for practical guidance on downsizing and decluttering. Learn strategies for sorting through belongings, deciding what to keep and creating a more organized living space. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.lighten-your-load-downsizing-and-decluttering.z6n2yfgww27

 

🎥 The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

• Wednesday, October 14, 6 – 7 p.m. ET 
• Online 
• Get ready for Halloween with a virtual exploration of Alfred Hitchcock, the “master of suspense.” Media historian Brian Rose will look at Hitchcock’s films, signature techniques, and the creativity that made his work so influential. 
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.the-films-of-alfred-hitchcock.htnb3lm5xsg/?INTCMP=CSN-SCE-NYSO-STAY-hitchcock

 

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