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.

 

Join AARP Rhode Island throughout the evening at two Food Truck Friday  in August and “Get the Scoop on Social Security." Play our Plinko game and learn how you can tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family. You will also receive a voucher for a free scoop of ice cream (while supplies last). See you there!

Friday, August 21, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Newport, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

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 TaiChi/Qigong Registrations
• August 20 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

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August 17 TCE Swift Community Center S10054405, East Greenwich, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - 401-886-8669
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

 

Bike Newport Virtual Safety Workshops

These June workshops, listed in our Quarterly Events Brochure, have been rescheduled for September. New dates will appear here.

AARP Rhode Island is proud to sponsor Bike Newport Full Moon Rides again this season. Get out, have fun and meet new people as you enjoy an unforgettable spin along Newport’s historic coast!