AARP Rhode Island Coming Attractions

Encore! Encore!

Walktober returns for a second exciting year, showcasing the Providence’s walkability and celebrating walking through special events across the Capital City. Registration will open soon for an October 6 Providence Drum Troupe dance party and an October 8 walk audit training workshop. Through neighborhood walks and hands-on activities, participants will turn observation and fun into action, helping make Providence more pedestrian-friendly while exploring the city, meeting neighbors and strengthening community connections.

Glow in the Dark Dance Party, Tuesday, October 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Walk Audit Workshop, Thursday, October 8, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Bike Newport Workshops

Join AARP Rhode Island and Bike Newport for this bicycle safety workshop to learn to travel safely on the roadways. Sessions one and two will provide an overview of various kinds of bicycle and pedestrian-safe infrastructure and its benefits.  Session three will teach best practices for safe handling and operation of e-bikes to riders of all ages and experiences.

Register: Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24, 2026 11 a.m. to noon

 

We Can Help

Mark your calendar for two upcoming virtual seminars for people enrolling in Social Security and Medicare. Get the answers you need to be confident you are on the right track.
September 9: Medicare Initial Enrollment: Key Questions
September 23: Social Security: Sometimes Timing is Everything

 

AARP Rhode Island Healthy Living Series

AARP wants you to live the best life possible, and healthy living is key to that. Dive in!

• RI Healthy Cooking Recordings January February March, April, May, June, August
• Regretfully, we have had to cancel September TaiChi Qigong. Master Wu will return in October. Registrations are now open. 
• September 9 Everybody Dance
• September 17 RI Healthy Cooking

 

AARP Rhode Island Summer Events

Your Summer 2026 AARP Rhode Island events calendar is here with exciting opportunities to connect! Download, print and pin it on the fridge or bulletin board, or save it on your digital device. Plan ahead and have some fun! 

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AARP Smart Driver Safety Classes

Call to register

September 14 Mathieu Senior Center, Pawtucket, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-728-7582
September 17 East Providence Senior Center, East Providence, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 401-435-7800
September 18 North Providence Senior Center, North Providence, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-231-0752
September 25 East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield, 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 401-231-5150
September 30 TCE Beechwood Senior Center, North Kingstown, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-268-1596
October 6 Bristol Parks & Recreation, Bristol, 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 401-253-1611
October 27 Peck Center, Barrington, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - 401-247-1926
November 12 St. Martin de Porres Center, Providence, 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 401-274-6783
December 4 Cranston Enrichment Center, Cranston, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 401-461-1000