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Cheers to Ethel: A Virtual Birthday Bash

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Thursday, Sep 19, 2024
From 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT

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Join the Ethel Circle as we celebrate AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus’ birthday.

About the Event  

Join the Ethels as we kick off Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus' birthday celebration! Wear your favorite shade of pink and mix up your favorite drink as we toast to the power of friendship and women supporting women. 

Let's come together to honor a trailblazer and enjoy an evening filled with joy, laughter and inspiration. The Ethel Community is designed to celebrate and champion the idea of older women owning their age, focusing on the 55+ audience. Created by women for women, our voice is positive, inclusive, conversational and, at times, brutally honest. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter or join one of our private Facebook groups: The Ethel Circle, The Ethel On-the-Go travel group or one of our local gathering groups. 

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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Sep 19, 2024<br>From 7:00&nbsp;p.m. to 8:00&nbsp;p.m. CT				</div>

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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
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			<p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Join the Ethel Circle as we celebrate AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus’ birthday.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Join the Ethels as we kick off Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus' birthday celebration! Wear your favorite shade of pink and mix up your favorite drink as we toast to the power of friendship and women supporting women.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Let's come together to honor a trailblazer and enjoy an evening filled with joy, laughter and inspiration. The Ethel Community is designed to celebrate and champion the idea of older women owning their age, focusing on the 55+ audience. Created by women for women, our voice is positive, inclusive, conversational and, at times, brutally honest. </span><a href="https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/customSubscribe?promo=ETHELREGS&referrer=https://www.aarpethel.com/subscription-confirmed&ecmp=ETH-Subscribe-Popup" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Subscribe</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> to our free weekly newsletter or join one of our private Facebook groups: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelcircle" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel Circle</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelonthego" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel On-the-Go</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> travel group or one of our </span><a href="https://www.aarpethel.com/gathering-groups" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">local gathering groups</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the event.</span>&nbsp;</p></div></div></p>
					
			
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			<p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Join the Ethel Circle as we celebrate AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus’ birthday.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Join the Ethels as we kick off Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus' birthday celebration! Wear your favorite shade of pink and mix up your favorite drink as we toast to the power of friendship and women supporting women.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Let's come together to honor a trailblazer and enjoy an evening filled with joy, laughter and inspiration. The Ethel Community is designed to celebrate and champion the idea of older women owning their age, focusing on the 55+ audience. Created by women for women, our voice is positive, inclusive, conversational and, at times, brutally honest. </span><a href="https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/customSubscribe?promo=ETHELREGS&referrer=https://www.aarpethel.com/subscription-confirmed&ecmp=ETH-Subscribe-Popup" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Subscribe</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> to our free weekly newsletter or join one of our private Facebook groups: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelcircle" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel Circle</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelonthego" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel On-the-Go</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> travel group or one of our </span><a href="https://www.aarpethel.com/gathering-groups" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">local gathering groups</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the event.</span>&nbsp;</p></div></div></p>
					
			
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			<p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Join the Ethel Circle as we celebrate AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus’ birthday.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Join the Ethels as we kick off Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus' birthday celebration! Wear your favorite shade of pink and mix up your favorite drink as we toast to the power of friendship and women supporting women.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Let's come together to honor a trailblazer and enjoy an evening filled with joy, laughter and inspiration. The Ethel Community is designed to celebrate and champion the idea of older women owning their age, focusing on the 55+ audience. Created by women for women, our voice is positive, inclusive, conversational and, at times, brutally honest. </span><a href="https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/customSubscribe?promo=ETHELREGS&referrer=https://www.aarpethel.com/subscription-confirmed&ecmp=ETH-Subscribe-Popup" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Subscribe</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> to our free weekly newsletter or join one of our private Facebook groups: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelcircle" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel Circle</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelonthego" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel On-the-Go</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> travel group or one of our </span><a href="https://www.aarpethel.com/gathering-groups" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">local gathering groups</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the event.</span>&nbsp;</p></div></div></p>
					
			
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			<p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Join the Ethel Circle as we celebrate AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus’ birthday.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Join the Ethels as we kick off Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus' birthday celebration! Wear your favorite shade of pink and mix up your favorite drink as we toast to the power of friendship and women supporting women.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Let's come together to honor a trailblazer and enjoy an evening filled with joy, laughter and inspiration. The Ethel Community is designed to celebrate and champion the idea of older women owning their age, focusing on the 55+ audience. Created by women for women, our voice is positive, inclusive, conversational and, at times, brutally honest. </span><a href="https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/customSubscribe?promo=ETHELREGS&referrer=https://www.aarpethel.com/subscription-confirmed&ecmp=ETH-Subscribe-Popup" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Subscribe</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> to our free weekly newsletter or join one of our private Facebook groups: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelcircle" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel Circle</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelonthego" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">The Ethel On-the-Go</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> travel group or one of our </span><a href="https://www.aarpethel.com/gathering-groups" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">local gathering groups</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the event.</span>&nbsp;</p></div></div></p>
					
			
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