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Getting the Most Out of Life
With Multicultural outreach serving as a vital component of AARP efforts to deliver its programs and services, AARP North Carolina is recognizing the organizations best serving the needs of minority...
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“On the Air” Now on More Stations
AARP’s public affairs radio program “On the Air” is now on more stations. Listen each week when host Debra Tyler Horton talks to guests about state and national politics, volunteer opportunities,...
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AARP North Carolina Wants Increased Funding for Home Care Services
Despite state budget challenges, AARP is urging lawmakers to increase funding for services that help North Carolinians continue to live at home as they age. Home- and community-based services typically...
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Tips and Leads for Older Job Seekers
Audrey Whitley, 55, of Charlotte, found a job after attending an AARP workshop for job seekers. More workshops are scheduled this year. Photo by Gina LeVay/Redux By Michelle Crouch • Audrey Whitley was...
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AARP Can Help Older Entrepreneurs Turn their “Silver” Into Gold
SOUTHERN PINES — Listening to the experiences of real life entrepreneurs gives those seeking to start their own businesses some practical advice and guidance. Throughout the month of April, AARP, the...
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Coffee and Conversations: August Brew
In June AARP North Carolina rolled out Coffee and Conversation, a new series of informal but informative programs on relevant topics for AARP members and people 50+ in Charlotte. The feedback from...
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Address: 1511 Sunday Drive, Suite 312 Raleigh, NC 27607 Main toll-free number: (866) 389-5650 Main toll-free number Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM Eligibility: Age 50 and older Fees: Annual...
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Walkable Charlotte Week
Do you know of an intersection or street crossing in yourcommunity that is challenging or even dangerous for a pedestrian to cross? If you’re like most people, you certainly do. But now you can help do...
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Summit Aims to Reduce Hunger in 15 Rural Counties
Istockphoto.com/asiseeit In the state ranked seventh in the nation for hunger among adults age 50-plus, AARP is hosting a hunger summit in Rocky Mount Oct. 25. The free event will bring together...
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Making a More Livable Mecklenburg Summit
As an area’s population evolves, so must its community. Mecklenburg’s evolution includes an ever-increasing aging population with an increased reliance on transportation, mobility and housing. Join...
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Charlotte Deals
Image provided by Charlotte Bobcats Join AARP members and friends at Charlotte Bobcats and Checkers games in fall 2013! Look for AARP staff and volunteers at Time Warner Cable Arena to find out what...
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Buddies: A Relief Valve for Caregivers
Lorraine McClenny-Wright, center, has first-hand knowledge of how helpful a sympathetic ear can be for an overwhelmed caregiver. That’s why she joined a program aimed at connecting caregivers with a...
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Sprinting Since the Spring: AARP Charlotte in 2013
Volunteer leaders Bets McCurley and Dean Brodhag prepare to lead a Coffee and Conversation session on livable communities In the spring of 2013, AARP North Carolina began building a new, permanent base...
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AARP Queen City Speakers Bureau
Are you looking for a dynamic speaker for your next meeting? Are you interested in learning how to address the challenges of aging in America? Would you like to learn about the wide range of free...
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Serving in Charlotte: Volunteer with AARP
Are you looking for that special “something” that allows you to give back to your community? Are you interested in helping develop meaningful programs that will allow older Charlotteans to make better...
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Coffee and Conversation Returns to Charlotte!
After a successful roll out of AARP Charlotte’s new Coffee and Conversation series in 2013, we are happy to share with you our February/March schedule. This year we have added some new topics that are...
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Decide. Create. Share.
Do you have questions about the challenges of long term care planning? Are you interested in learning more about the legal questions about end of life planning, or learning how you can help keep...
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The Mint Museum Offers Discounts for AARP Members
AARP and The Mint Museum! All AARP members receive special discounts and offers during the Mint’s new blockbuster exhibition, “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment,” on view...
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AARP Charlotte Volunteer Awards
Dean Brodhag, Catrina Timbers-Butler, Carol Wilson and Yvonne Stafford AARP North Carolina Awards Several Charlotte Volunteers for Their Commitment to Serving the 50+ Community in the Queen City...
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Protecting Your Family from Fraud
Charlotteans, are you scam proof? Most of us like to think that we’re too smart to get caught up in a scam. But these days it is much easier than you might think to fall victim to a scam that could...
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