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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </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/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS">When Should You Claim Your Social Security Benefits?</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This session of “Piggy Bank Essentials” will explore the impact of claiming Social Security benefits early vs. at full retirement age.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </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-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE">Search Engine Essentials: Navigating the Web with Confidence</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us to explore the basics of Google and other search engines and learn how to use their features effectively and securely.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </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-oh-medicare-navigating-your-options-webinar-112124-kwndrlwdqtz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MEDICARE-OPEN-ENROLLMENT-NAVIGATING-YOUR-COVERAGE-OPTIONS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-oh-medicare-navigating-your-options-webinar-112124-kwndrlwdqtz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MEDICARE-OPEN-ENROLLMENT-NAVIGATING-YOUR-COVERAGE-OPTIONS">Medicare Open Enrollment: Navigating Your Coverage Options</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP encourages people who have Medicare to review their coverage options each year during Medicare’s open enrollment period.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </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/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS">When Should You Claim Your Social Security Benefits?</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This session of “Piggy Bank Essentials” will explore the impact of claiming Social Security benefits early vs. at full retirement age.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </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-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE">Search Engine Essentials: Navigating the Web with Confidence</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us to explore the basics of Google and other search engines and learn how to use their features effectively and securely.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </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-oh-medicare-navigating-your-options-webinar-112124-kwndrlwdqtz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MEDICARE-OPEN-ENROLLMENT-NAVIGATING-YOUR-COVERAGE-OPTIONS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-oh-medicare-navigating-your-options-webinar-112124-kwndrlwdqtz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MEDICARE-OPEN-ENROLLMENT-NAVIGATING-YOUR-COVERAGE-OPTIONS">Medicare Open Enrollment: Navigating Your Coverage Options</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP encourages people who have Medicare to review their coverage options each year during Medicare’s open enrollment period.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </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/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS">When Should You Claim Your Social Security Benefits?</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This session of “Piggy Bank Essentials” will explore the impact of claiming Social Security benefits early vs. at full retirement age.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </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-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE">Search Engine Essentials: Navigating the Web with Confidence</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us to explore the basics of Google and other search engines and learn how to use their features effectively and securely.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </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/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/piggy-bank-essentials-social-security-early-vs-full-retirement-age-112124-bkn4c5ctjkf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WHEN-SHOULD-YOU-CLAIM-YOUR-SOCIAL-SECURITY-BENEFITS">When Should You Claim Your Social Security Benefits?</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This session of “Piggy Bank Essentials” will explore the impact of claiming Social Security benefits early vs. at full retirement age.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </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-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-t4t-search-engine-essentials-navigating-the-web-with-confidence-112124-spngzb6p29r.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SEARCH-ENGINE-ESSENTIALS-NAVIGATING-THE-WEB-WITH-CONFIDENCE">Search Engine Essentials: Navigating the Web with Confidence</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us to explore the basics of Google and other search engines and learn how to use their features effectively and securely.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hershey-pa-c25781.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEADER-CENTER-FOR-ACTIVE-LIFE">AARP Smart Driver™: Leader Center For Active Life</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET </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: Leader Center For Active Life, Hershey, PA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c33831.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BYKOTA-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bykota Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Bykota Senior Center, Towson, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-baltimore-md-c31584.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PARKVILLE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Parkville Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </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: Parkville Senior Center, Baltimore, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/walk-and-roll-advocating-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-in-communities-across-maine-fcndq8hr4vk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WALK-AND-ROLL-ADVOCATING-FOR-PEDESTRIANS-AND-CYCLISTS">Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET </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="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bowie-md-c27544.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BOWIE-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bowie Senior Center</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET </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: Bowie Senior Center, Bowie, MD </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-holiday-healing-tools-for-seniors-to-overcome-isolation-112124-virtual-ljnyqcqg8cb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HEALING-TOOLS-TO-HELP-OVERCOME-SOCIAL-ISOLATION">Holiday Healing: Tools to Help Overcome Social Isolation</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-co-virtual-low-impact-cardiostrength-training-class-online-co-1031-12122024-28n3l8vmx3d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LOW-IMPACT-CARDIOSTRENGTH-BUILDING-SERIES">Low Impact Cardio/Strength Building Series</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A six-week low impact cardio and strength training class for improved health.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </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/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-the-anxiety-of-grief-how-to-understand-soothe-and-express-your-fears-after-a-loss-austin-tx-11212024-crnp4zn4pd2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COPING-WITH-THE-ANXIETY-OF-GRIEF">Coping With the Anxiety of Grief</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving.</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"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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