Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST
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Online Event
Contact:
AARP Virginia
Email:
aarpva@aarp.org
Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.
About the Event
Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you!
The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning.
How to Join
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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.About the EventDo you understand how Social" name="description"/> <meta content="Social, Security, Understanding, Your, Benefits" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-19"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Senior LinkAge Line provides Medicare Counseling at the AARP Information Center at MOA to those who currently have Medicare, are new to Medicare, or are planning for the future.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: AARP, Bloomington, MN </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Senior LinkAge Line provides Medicare Counseling at the AARP Information Center at MOA to those who currently have Medicare, are new to Medicare, or are planning for the future.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: AARP, Bloomington, MN </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524">AARP MA Making Cents of Caregiving Costs 11/5/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">About the Event In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-were-in-your-corner-santa-fe-nm-110624-tkng8d8vyyt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WERE-IN-YOUR-CORNER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-were-in-your-corner-santa-fe-nm-110624-tkng8d8vyyt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WERE-IN-YOUR-CORNER">We're In Your Corner!</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">We're in your corner!</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Hotel Santa Fe, Hacienda & Spa, Santa Fe, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.About the EventDo you understand how Social" name="description"/> <meta content="Social, Security, Understanding, Your, Benefits" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-19"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Senior LinkAge Line provides Medicare Counseling at the AARP Information Center at MOA to those who currently have Medicare, are new to Medicare, or are planning for the future.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: AARP, Bloomington, MN </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524">AARP MA Making Cents of Caregiving Costs 11/5/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">About the Event In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-free-oneonone-medicare-counseling-with-senior-linkage-line-bloomington-mn-11524-4wn5spxd7vq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-ONEONONE-MEDICARE-COUNSELING-WITH-SENIOR-LINKAGE-LINE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-free-oneonone-medicare-counseling-with-senior-linkage-line-bloomington-mn-11524-4wn5spxd7vq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-ONEONONE-MEDICARE-COUNSELING-WITH-SENIOR-LINKAGE-LINE">Free One-On-One Medicare Counseling with Senior LinkAge Line</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Free One-On-One Medicare Counseling with the Senior LinkAge Line Do you have questions about Medicare, Supplement/Medigap, and Advantage plans? Senior LinkAge Line provides Medicare Counseling at the AARP Information Center at MOA to those who currently have Medicare, are new to Medicare, or are planning for the future.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: AARP, Bloomington, MN </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524">AARP MA Making Cents of Caregiving Costs 11/5/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">About the Event In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-were-in-your-corner-santa-fe-nm-110624-tkng8d8vyyt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WERE-IN-YOUR-CORNER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-were-in-your-corner-santa-fe-nm-110624-tkng8d8vyyt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WERE-IN-YOUR-CORNER">We're In Your Corner!</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">We're in your corner!</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Hotel Santa Fe, Hacienda & Spa, Santa Fe, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.About the EventDo you understand how Social" name="description"/> <meta content="Social, Security, Understanding, Your, Benefits" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-19"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-free-oneonone-medicare-counseling-with-senior-linkage-line-bloomington-mn-11524-4wn5spxd7vq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-ONEONONE-MEDICARE-COUNSELING-WITH-SENIOR-LINKAGE-LINE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-free-oneonone-medicare-counseling-with-senior-linkage-line-bloomington-mn-11524-4wn5spxd7vq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-ONEONONE-MEDICARE-COUNSELING-WITH-SENIOR-LINKAGE-LINE">Free One-On-One Medicare Counseling with Senior LinkAge Line</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Free One-On-One Medicare Counseling with the Senior LinkAge Line Do you have questions about Medicare, Supplement/Medigap, and Advantage plans? Senior LinkAge Line provides Medicare Counseling at the AARP Information Center at MOA to those who currently have Medicare, are new to Medicare, or are planning for the future.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: AARP, Bloomington, MN </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-making-cents-of-caregiving-costs-11524-n9nvxt7d5gh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524">AARP MA Making Cents of Caregiving Costs 11/5/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">About the Event In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-were-in-your-corner-santa-fe-nm-110624-tkng8d8vyyt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WERE-IN-YOUR-CORNER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-were-in-your-corner-santa-fe-nm-110624-tkng8d8vyyt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WERE-IN-YOUR-CORNER">We're In Your Corner!</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">We're in your corner!</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Hotel Santa Fe, Hacienda & Spa, Santa Fe, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.About the EventDo you understand how Social" name="description"/> <meta content="Social, Security, Understanding, Your, Benefits" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-understanding-your-benefits-gqn5sklxr2w.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-19"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. 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Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524">AARP MA Making Cents of Caregiving Costs 11/5/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">About the Event In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024<br>From 7:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Virginia </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org"> aarpva@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a handle on everything you need to know to make wise decisions about claiming your Social Security benefits.</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted or sold, and no solicitation of business is permitted. </span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ec426f66-3909-4b62-a250-98c4a5ac5c69/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="EC426F66-3909-4B62-A250-98C4A5AC5C69" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/GQN5SKLXR2W?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr672a747c07726-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Have you wondered what the differences are between full, early, and delayed benefits? This webinar will focus on the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. We’ll also cover how to secure your benefits and consider the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making decisions that are right for you! </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">The webinar will be facilitated by Pamela Sams, an AARP Virginia Volunteer Community Ambassador who conducts workshops on retirement and financial planning. Pamela has a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span> </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self">events</a>. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Explore other <a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/work-money/" target="_self">free online Work & Money classes</a> and check out <a href="http://local.aarp.org/guest/aarp-events" target="_blank">AARP Local</a> for events in your state. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Contact AARP Virginia at <a href="mailto:aarpva@aarp.org" target="_blank">aarpva@aarp.org</a> for more information about this event. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">This workshop is for educational purposes only. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr672a747c07726-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-MAKING-CENTS-OF-CAREGIVING-COSTS-11524">AARP MA Making Cents of Caregiving Costs 11/5/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">About the Event In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " 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