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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>St. Louis Healthy Living News</h2> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/928718a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x694+0+193/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd9%2F4f%2Fff1fda2f4314838e5429eb45f531%2Fwalking.png" alt="Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/918256f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8192x5266+0+99/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5a%2Ff7%2Fc30b0d5f4527be1373c11c369857%2Fgettyimages-1292016969.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p> <div>Illinois residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/brain-matters-virtual-series-2024-information-strategies-and-caring-for-those-with-dementia-join-us-on-november-12th-mo-2024-09-23.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/28babf2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5760x3703+0+69/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F86%2Fc3%2F9a3f83fc42c085a872c2bc509121%2Fdoctor.jpg" alt="Brain Matters Virtual Series 2024 - Information, Strategies and Caring for Those with Dementia - Join us on November 12th"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/brain-matters-virtual-series-2024-information-strategies-and-caring-for-those-with-dementia-join-us-on-november-12th-mo-2024-09-23.html">Brain Matters Virtual Series 2024 - Information, Strategies and Caring for Those with Dementia - Join us on November 12th</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/23/24</p> <div>A collaboration with AARP Missouri and the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p> <div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/sista-strut-puts-focus-on-breast-cancers-unequal-impact-mo-2024-07-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/354f4c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/640x411+0+34/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fea%2Fbe2a1e874e14b3c71343e4577ad4%2Fplinko10.jpg" alt="Sista Strut Puts Focus on Breast Cancer’s Unequal Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/sista-strut-puts-focus-on-breast-cancers-unequal-impact-mo-2024-07-26.html">Sista Strut Puts Focus on Breast Cancer’s Unequal Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/26/24</p> <div>15th Annual Walk is October 5th and AARP St. Louis will be there!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/how-to-be-a-caregiver-for-someone-with-coronary-artery-disease-mo-2024-07-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/263a64e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/714x459+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe0%2F38%2F34322fc14dcb90f2421482581c88%2Farticle.jpg" alt="How to Be a Caregiver for Someone with Coronary Artery Disease"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-to-be-a-caregiver-for-someone-with-coronary-artery-disease-mo-2024-07-08.html">How to Be a Caregiver for Someone with Coronary Artery Disease</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/08/24</p> <div>Missouri couple featured in article on helping a loved-one lower their risk of heart attack and other complications</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-06-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/928718a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x694+0+193/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd9%2F4f%2Fff1fda2f4314838e5429eb45f531%2Fwalking.png" alt="Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top 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November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> 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November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>St. Louis Healthy Living News</h2> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/928718a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x694+0+193/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd9%2F4f%2Fff1fda2f4314838e5429eb45f531%2Fwalking.png" alt="Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/918256f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8192x5266+0+99/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5a%2Ff7%2Fc30b0d5f4527be1373c11c369857%2Fgettyimages-1292016969.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p> <div>Illinois residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>St. Louis Healthy Living News</h2> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/928718a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x694+0+193/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd9%2F4f%2Fff1fda2f4314838e5429eb45f531%2Fwalking.png" alt="Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/918256f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8192x5266+0+99/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5a%2Ff7%2Fc30b0d5f4527be1373c11c369857%2Fgettyimages-1292016969.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p> <div>Illinois residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/walk-with-a-doc-and-aarp-st-louis-november-9th-walk-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather-mo-2024-11-08.html">Walk with a Doc and AARP St. Louis - November 9th walk canceled due to inclement weather</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Featured</p> <div>Today's walk has been canceled. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/ff5a679/2147483647/strip/true/crop/994x639+51+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb0%2F63%2Fddbf36c640089fe1f539575f689b%2Fwalking.jpg" alt="AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-in-st-louis-teams-up-with-ten-toe-express-for-brunch-bunch-walks-mo-2024-10-14.html">AARP in St. Louis Teams Up with Ten Toe Express for Brunch Bunch Walks </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/14/24</p> <div>Join us for our next walk on October 18th</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/765ad8b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F5d%2Fc0c40b3044a091a6fce8a4c522f5%2Fspeaker.jpg" alt="AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-st-louis-speakers-bureau-presenting-various-topics-in-the-st-louis-area-mo-2024-10-11.html">AARP St. Louis Speakers Bureau Presenting Various Topics in the St. Louis Area</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/11/24</p> <div>Join us for talks on brain health, fraud prevention, Social Security and keeping your home safe and fit as you age</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/1abcf61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3469x2230+43+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F59%2F48%2F75fdee964f75abad34c39f3f88c9%2Fhiking.jpg" alt="Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/hit-the-trail-with-aarp-in-st-louis-trail-trekkers-mo-2024-10-08.html">Hit the Trail with AARP in St. Louis Trail Trekkers℠ </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Join us for our next hike on December 7th!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/234838d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3360x2160+0+40/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc1%2F5a%2F8a86ca3f4aa795f019d2f4cedfc9%2Fbiking.jpg" alt="AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-boomers-and-bikes-completes-another-great-season-mo-2024-09-30.html">AARP Boomers and Bikes℠ Completes Another Great Season</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Look for us in the Spring of 2025!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-illinois-il-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></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/c5af338/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2314+0+42/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F78%2F50cf45e04de7b3807c0ff3a0bf83%2Fap21022829107509.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-missouri-mo-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Missouri</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Missouri residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. 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