Fall into New York Experiences

Fall Events in Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley

In-Person Events

 

🛡️ 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

 

❤️ Caregiving Workshop: Resources for Your Journey

• Wednesday, November 4, 1 – 2 p.m. ET
• In Person: Albany Jewish Community Center, Albany
• Whether you're new to caregiving or have years of experience, join AARP New York to explore helpful resources, find answers to common questions and connect with support in your community.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.learn-about-caregiving-in-albany.96ngkc6z3jr

 

💵 Making Cents of Caregiving Costs

• Thursday, November 5, 2 – 3 p.m. ET
• In Person: Albany Guardian Society, Albany
• Caregiving can come with unexpected expenses. Join us to learn about common caregiving costs, explore budgeting strategies and discover ways to prepare for future care needs.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.learn-how-to-make-cents-of-caregiving-costs.75nx864nhys

 

❤️ Caregiving Workshop: Caring for Family, Friends & Loved Ones

• Thursday, November 12, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET
• In Person: East Fishkill Senior Friendship Center, Hopewell Junction
• Caring for someone you love? Join AARP New York for a workshop featuring practical caregiving tips, planning tools and resources to help make your caregiving journey a little easier.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.caregiving-workshop-in-dutchess-county.hsngyffjsm2

 

❤️ Navigate Caregiving with Confidence

• Thursday, November 12, 2 – 3 p.m. ET
• In Person: Hellman Family Wellness Center
• Discover helpful caregiving tools, local resources and practical strategies to support both you and your loved one throughout the caregiving journey.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.learn-about-caregiving-in-albany.gfn3xf2ppf5

 

Virtual Events Statewide

Money Mindset Virtual Series

 

💵 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

 

Author talks

📚 Retire Without Running Out of Money with Jean Chatzky

• Monday, November 16, 7 – 8 p.m. ET
• Online
• Join New York Times bestselling author Jean Chatzky for a virtual conversation about retirement planning and insights from her new book, The Forever Paycheck. Discover ways to think about your financial future and plan ahead with confidence.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.aarp-new-york-jean-chatzky-the-forever-paycheck.bdn72f6t3sm

 

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

 

Holiday Cooking Events

🍂 Holiday Fare: Learn to Make Thyme-N-Honey Chicken

• Tuesday, November 3, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET
• Online
• Bring holiday flavors to your kitchen with a free virtual cooking demonstration of Thyme-N-Honey Chicken. Follow along and pick up a few healthier twists on this flavorful dish.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.holiday-fare-thyme-n-honey-chicken.yknnrdpg5hj

 

🍂 Thanksgiving Dinner with a Twist

• Tuesday, November 10, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET
• Online
• Give a holiday classic a delicious twist! Learn how to prepare stuffed turkey breast with bacon and herbs, along with healthy modifications for different dietary needs.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.stuffed-turkey-breast-with-bacon-herbs.bmngvjt9v6y

 

🍂 Make the Holidays Special with Mushroom Wellington

• Wednesday, November 11, 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET
• Online
• Learn to make a savory Mushroom Wellington from start to finish and pick up cooking techniques to help create a festive holiday meal.
• Register Now: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.make-the-holidays-special-mushroom-wellington.99n9y83vd7v

 

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