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The Basics for Researching Your Roots
Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!
In Session I of our series, A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry.
Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history.
Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.
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Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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"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;"> The Basics for Researching Your Roots </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, Feb 4, 2025<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Online </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> Phone: 877-926-8300 </div> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Michigan </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:miaarp@aarp.org"> miaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Basics for Researching Your Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity 12/11/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery and learning at our Finding Your Roots - Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the City University of New York's Graduate Center.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST </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: CUNY Graduate Center - Prohansky Auditorium, New York, NY </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/EE01080E30B24E1D91DCC978FCD2C615/a753d4ba416b41d88de0c35034afb96b.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT">Strategies for Helping Loved Ones Seek Mental Health Support</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Discover how to support loved ones in discussing depression and seeking help in this conversation with therapist Helen Garcia.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PST </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-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual 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Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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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 . 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style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Basics for Researching Your Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity 12/11/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery and learning at our Finding Your Roots - Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the City University of New York's Graduate Center.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST </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: CUNY Graduate Center - Prohansky Auditorium, New York, NY </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/EE01080E30B24E1D91DCC978FCD2C615/a753d4ba416b41d88de0c35034afb96b.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT">Strategies for Helping Loved Ones Seek Mental Health Support</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Discover how to support loved ones in discussing depression and seeking help in this conversation with therapist Helen Garcia.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PST </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-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual 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Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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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.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [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 . 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style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Basics for Researching Your Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity 12/11/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery and learning at our Finding Your Roots - Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the City University of New York's Graduate Center.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST </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: CUNY Graduate Center - Prohansky Auditorium, New York, NY </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/EE01080E30B24E1D91DCC978FCD2C615/a753d4ba416b41d88de0c35034afb96b.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT">Strategies for Helping Loved Ones Seek Mental Health Support</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Discover how to support loved ones in discussing depression and seeking help in this conversation with therapist Helen Garcia.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PST </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-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual 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Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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href="mailto:miaarp@aarp.org"> miaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Basics for Researching Your Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/EE01080E30B24E1D91DCC978FCD2C615/a753d4ba416b41d88de0c35034afb96b.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT">Strategies for Helping Loved Ones Seek Mental Health Support</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Discover how to support loved ones in discussing depression and seeking help in this conversation with therapist Helen Garcia.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PST </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-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12112024-g3n64wgpr49.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual 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Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Basics for Researching Your Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/9c2bb530-39b8-4a6a-9763-f6e6004ffb4c/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="9C2BB530-39B8-4A6A-9763-F6E6004FFB4C" /> <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-THE_BASICS_FOR_RESEARCHING_YOUR_ROOTS" 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 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity 12/11/24</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery and learning at our Finding Your Roots - Uncover the Stories that Shape Your Identity event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the City University of New York's Graduate Center.</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"> Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST </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: CUNY Graduate Center - Prohansky Auditorium, New York, NY </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image"><img src="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/event/EE01080E30B24E1D91DCC978FCD2C615/a753d4ba416b41d88de0c35034afb96b.jpg" class="img-fluid img-responsive"></div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ca-strategies-for-helping-loved-ones-seek-mental-health-support-8gnf953tsnj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-STRATEGIES-FOR-HELPING-LOVED-ONES-SEEK-MENTAL-HEALTH-SUPPORT">Strategies for Helping Loved Ones Seek Mental Health Support</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Discover how to support loved ones in discussing depression and seeking help in this conversation with therapist Helen Garcia.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img 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Roots</span></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Get started on your journey to uncovering your family’s history!</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In Session I of our series, <span style="font-style: italic;">A Guide to Discovering Your African American Roots</span>, we'll introduce you to essential genealogy tools, resources, and techniques tailored for exploring Black ancestry. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Dr. Shelley Murphy, a highly respected and internationally recognized genealogist will share problem-solving techniques to make it easy for anyone to find a way to be successful in finding family history. </p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Learn how to navigate vital records, oral histories and online databases to begin piecing together your family tree.</p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" 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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('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-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">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr675a23f4d7f08-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-new-york-finding-your-roots-uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-121124-xpnnzhs53l5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINDING-YOUR-ROOTSUNCOVER-THE-STORIES-THAT-SHAPE-YOUR-IDENTITY-121124">Finding Your Roots-Uncover the 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