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AARP, Ten Sleepless Knights and Guardians of Culture “Moko Jumbies” - Together on March 29th!
Posted on 03/07/25
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Free Lunch and Learn Series to Fight Fraud in the Virgin Islands
Posted on 03/07/25
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You're Invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in St. Thomas
Posted on 03/07/25
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Protecting Our Community: AARP Virgin Islands’ Commitment to Anti-Fraud and Scam Awareness
Posted on 03/04/25
Read This Important Message from AARP VI State Director, Troy De Chabert-Schuster -
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Join us for Movies for Grownups! Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights
Posted on 03/03/25
Screenings in St. Croix and St. Thomas on March 20th -
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AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration
Posted on 03/03/25
Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond -
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New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected
Posted on 02/15/25
Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock… -
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AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI
Posted on 02/10/25
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AARP Theater: The Barber of Seville
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Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-us-for-movies-for-grownups-enjoy-a-free-screening-of-the-alto-knights-vi-2025-03-03.html">Join us for Movies for Grownups! Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Screenings in St. Croix and St. Thomas on March 20th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5f6b31b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1755x1128+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F13%2F7a%2Fc3979ee44e3199537e5706528efe%2Faarp-sscards-32374-v2-blue.jpg" alt="AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html">AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5c5e1c3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/850x546+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd3%2F55%2Fd5815bf092881cdf323e346005ed%2Fsocialsecurity-marytritsch-5000001.jpg" alt="New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html">New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/15/25</p> <div>Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/84e05b6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/720x463+128+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F81%2Fb7d630fe40fa84def294356fd730%2Fasd-job-2025-virgin-islands.png" alt="AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html">AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/10/25</p> <div>Does making an impact matter to you? If so, consider joining our team!</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":17.746299743652344,"lng":-64.7072982788086,"latlng":"17.746299743652,-64.707298278809"}' 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="/christiansted-vi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/christiansted-vi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Christiansted</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Christiansted</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-theater-the-barber-of-seville-72nj9ljr8lw.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-THEATER-THE-BARBER-OF-SEVILLE">AARP Theater: The Barber of Seville</a></h2> <p class="time">Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. AST</p> <p class="venue">Eventive</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/carfit-virtual-workshop-lets-talk-vehicle-safety-and-comfort-4yn8lj6jmz9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CARFIT-VIRTUAL-WORKSHOP-LETS-TALK-VEHICLE-SAFETY-AND-COMFORT">CarFit Virtual Workshop: Let's Talk – Vehicle Safety and Comfort</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. AST</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-live-essential-estate-planning-for-family-and-future-31725-rtnks82d4g9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-ESSENTIAL-ESTATE-PLANNING-FOR-FAMILY-AND-FUTURE-31725">AARP Live: Essential Estate Planning for Family and Future, 3/17/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. AST</p> <p class="venue">YouTube and TV</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/christiansted-vi/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'}); 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For over eight decades, this bedrock…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/84e05b6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/720x463+128+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F81%2Fb7d630fe40fa84def294356fd730%2Fasd-job-2025-virgin-islands.png" alt="AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html">AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/10/25</p> <div>Does making an impact matter to you? 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For over eight decades, this bedrock…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/84e05b6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/720x463+128+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F81%2Fb7d630fe40fa84def294356fd730%2Fasd-job-2025-virgin-islands.png" alt="AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html">AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/10/25</p> <div>Does making an impact matter to you? 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Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Screenings in St. Croix and St. Thomas on March 20th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5f6b31b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1755x1128+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F13%2F7a%2Fc3979ee44e3199537e5706528efe%2Faarp-sscards-32374-v2-blue.jpg" alt="AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html">AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5c5e1c3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/850x546+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd3%2F55%2Fd5815bf092881cdf323e346005ed%2Fsocialsecurity-marytritsch-5000001.jpg" alt="New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html">New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/15/25</p> <div>Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. 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Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-us-for-movies-for-grownups-enjoy-a-free-screening-of-the-alto-knights-vi-2025-03-03.html">Join us for Movies for Grownups! Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Screenings in St. Croix and St. Thomas on March 20th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5f6b31b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1755x1128+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F13%2F7a%2Fc3979ee44e3199537e5706528efe%2Faarp-sscards-32374-v2-blue.jpg" alt="AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html">AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5c5e1c3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/850x546+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd3%2F55%2Fd5815bf092881cdf323e346005ed%2Fsocialsecurity-marytritsch-5000001.jpg" alt="New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html">New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/15/25</p> <div>Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/84e05b6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/720x463+128+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F81%2Fb7d630fe40fa84def294356fd730%2Fasd-job-2025-virgin-islands.png" alt="AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html">AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/10/25</p> <div>Does making an impact matter to you? 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Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-us-for-movies-for-grownups-enjoy-a-free-screening-of-the-alto-knights-vi-2025-03-03.html">Join us for Movies for Grownups! Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Screenings in St. Croix and St. Thomas on March 20th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5f6b31b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1755x1128+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F13%2F7a%2Fc3979ee44e3199537e5706528efe%2Faarp-sscards-32374-v2-blue.jpg" alt="AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html">AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5c5e1c3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/850x546+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd3%2F55%2Fd5815bf092881cdf323e346005ed%2Fsocialsecurity-marytritsch-5000001.jpg" alt="New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html">New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/15/25</p> <div>Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. 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Enjoy a free screening of The Alto Knights</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Screenings in St. Croix and St. Thomas on March 20th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5f6b31b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1755x1128+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F13%2F7a%2Fc3979ee44e3199537e5706528efe%2Faarp-sscards-32374-v2-blue.jpg" alt="AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-statement-requesting-assurances-from-the-social-security-administration-vi-2025-03-03.html">AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/03/25</p> <div>Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/5c5e1c3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/850x546+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd3%2F55%2Fd5815bf092881cdf323e346005ed%2Fsocialsecurity-marytritsch-5000001.jpg" alt="New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-administration-tells-aarp-social-security-payments-are-protected-vi-2025-02-15.html">New Administration Tells AARP Social Security Payments Are Protected</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/15/25</p> <div>Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Virgin Islands</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/84e05b6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/720x463+128+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F81%2Fb7d630fe40fa84def294356fd730%2Fasd-job-2025-virgin-islands.png" alt="AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-is-hiring-in-st-croix-vi-vi-2025-02-10.html">AARP is hiring in St. Croix, VI</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/10/25</p> <div>Does making an impact matter to you? If so, consider joining our team!</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":17.746299743652344,"lng":-64.7072982788086,"latlng":"17.746299743652,-64.707298278809"}' 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="/christiansted-vi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/christiansted-vi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Christiansted</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Christiansted</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-theater-the-barber-of-seville-72nj9ljr8lw.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-THEATER-THE-BARBER-OF-SEVILLE">AARP Theater: The Barber of Seville</a></h2> <p class="time">Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. AST</p> <p class="venue">Eventive</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/carfit-virtual-workshop-lets-talk-vehicle-safety-and-comfort-4yn8lj6jmz9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CARFIT-VIRTUAL-WORKSHOP-LETS-TALK-VEHICLE-SAFETY-AND-COMFORT">CarFit Virtual Workshop: Let's Talk – Vehicle Safety and Comfort</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. AST</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-live-essential-estate-planning-for-family-and-future-31725-rtnks82d4g9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-ESSENTIAL-ESTATE-PLANNING-FOR-FAMILY-AND-FUTURE-31725">AARP Live: Essential Estate Planning for Family and Future, 3/17/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. AST</p> <p class="venue">YouTube and TV</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/christiansted-vi/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'}); 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