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From improving heart,…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/is-your-garage-a-danger-zone-dc-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1c31a3d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9a%2Fc1%2Fe5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5%2Fgarage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/is-your-garage-a-danger-zone-dc-2024-11-19.html">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/want-to-live-a-lifetime-safely-in-your-home-hear-from-the-experts-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Events</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b1d5c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5040x3240+0+338/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F44%2F24%2Fed088fb24a64be4d0b422afe92c8%2Fimg-0127-2-4-2.jpg" alt="Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/want-to-live-a-lifetime-safely-in-your-home-hear-from-the-experts-2024-11-19.html">Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/wv-peia-hosting-public-hearings-on-proposed-increases-wv-2024-11-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7644bce/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F03%2Fd4%2F8f933d47499eb26fc2f09e7335e3%2Fwv-peiaincreases.png" alt="WV PEIA Hosting Public Hearings On Proposed Increases"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/wv-peia-hosting-public-hearings-on-proposed-increases-wv-2024-11-10.html">WV PEIA Hosting Public Hearings On Proposed Increases</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/10/24</p> <div>FY2026 plan includes several changes to health care plan for state employees and retirees</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/opinion-celebrating-west-virginias-digital-equity-progress-wv-2024-10-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e3fd687/2147483647/strip/true/crop/832x535+50+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa0%2Fc3%2F5a32b699414f9faebffe707ec837%2F1140-technician-installing-fiber-optic-cable.jpg" alt="Opinion: Celebrating West Virginia's Digital Equity Progress"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/opinion-celebrating-west-virginias-digital-equity-progress-wv-2024-10-06.html">Opinion: Celebrating West Virginia's Digital Equity Progress</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/06/24</p> 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Communications</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/01/24</p> <div>National recognition highlights communications support in major state advocacy win for organization</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/small-grants-make-big-impact-across-the-region-wv-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ae121b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+61+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffc%2Fca%2Ffb797d830c2b2258dc9d9fcd002c%2Flivable-communities-image.jpg" alt="Small Grants Make Big Impact Across the Region"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/small-grants-make-big-impact-across-the-region-wv-2024-09-30.html">Small Grants Make Big Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1dabe43/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x193+0+34/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3c%2F1b%2F37f064b148e9939176984d29983e%2Fjanemarks2024.png" alt="Guest Column: Expressing Thanks For Family Caregivers"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/guest-column-expressing-thanks-for-family-caregivers-wv-2024-11-24.html">Guest Column: Expressing Thanks For Family Caregivers</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/24/24</p> <div>AARP WV State President discusses National Family Caregivers Month and the impact of caregiving on our lives</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-fitness-parks-make-it-fun-and-easy-to-exercise-and-connect-your-community-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Health & Wellbeing</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" 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From improving heart,…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/is-your-garage-a-danger-zone-dc-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1c31a3d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9a%2Fc1%2Fe5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5%2Fgarage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/is-your-garage-a-danger-zone-dc-2024-11-19.html">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/want-to-live-a-lifetime-safely-in-your-home-hear-from-the-experts-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Events</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b1d5c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5040x3240+0+338/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F44%2F24%2Fed088fb24a64be4d0b422afe92c8%2Fimg-0127-2-4-2.jpg" alt="Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/want-to-live-a-lifetime-safely-in-your-home-hear-from-the-experts-2024-11-19.html">Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. 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Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" 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Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-CHARLESTON-WV">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-CHARLESTON-WV">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en 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Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" 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src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-CHARLESTON-WV">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-CHARLESTON-WV">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en 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Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-CHARLESTON-WV">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-CHARLESTON-WV">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en 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Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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Communications</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/01/24</p> <div>National recognition highlights communications support in major state advocacy win for organization</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/small-grants-make-big-impact-across-the-region-wv-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ae121b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+61+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffc%2Fca%2Ffb797d830c2b2258dc9d9fcd002c%2Flivable-communities-image.jpg" alt="Small Grants Make Big Impact Across the Region"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/small-grants-make-big-impact-across-the-region-wv-2024-09-30.html">Small Grants Make Big Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.35329818725586,"lng":-81.6353988647461,"latlng":"38.353298187256,-81.635398864746"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/charleston-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" 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