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  AARP Virginia Announces 2025 The People’s Debate for Virginia Governor

  Posted on 02/14/25

  AARP Virginia will once again sponsor The People’s Debate in 2025 for this year’s gubernatorial election.

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Crypto Romance Scams

  Posted on 02/12/25

  In recent years, cryptocurrency scams have surged, with billions stolen annually. One of the biggest drivers of this…

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  Music of the Revolution

  Posted on 02/11/25

  Don Francisco presented the contributions of Black fifers and drummers to celebrate “Music and African Americans in the…

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  Affairs of the Heart: Protecting Yourself Against Romance Scams

  Posted on 02/11/25

  Romance scams are at all-time high.

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  Music and grandparenting: inter-generational harmony and bonding

  Posted on 02/11/25

  A recent AARP Virginia webinar urged grandparents to share their musical interest with grandchildren as a way to boost…

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  Volunteer Spotlight: Jackie Storrs stays on the run

  Posted on 02/05/25

  When it comes to her volunteer contributions, Jackie Storrs does not walk: she has been running at full speed for 10…

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Our Information is Already Out There

  Posted on 02/05/25

  If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our…

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  Advocacy Volunteers visit the Virginia General Assembly

  Posted on 01/29/25

  Last week, the volunteer advocacy team gathered in Richmond for our annual lobby week.

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	<div>Don Francisco presented the contributions of Black fifers and drummers to celebrate “Music and African Americans in the&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>Romance scams are at all-time high.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/05/25</p>

	<div>If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 01/29/25</p>

	<div>Last week, the volunteer advocacy team gathered in Richmond for our annual lobby week. </div>
	
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