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In Maine, over 135,000 people 50 and older live…</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"></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/f515291/2147483647/strip/true/crop/654x420+0+60/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F34%2Ff447598e44719abc679dd50a6e81%2Fimage001.png" alt="AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-fitness-parks-make-it-fun-and-easy-to-exercise-and-connect-your-community-2024-11-19.html">AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>We all know that getting outside and moving has benefits, especially for those aged 50 and older. From improving heart,…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" 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"></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="3" data-url="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.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/0e5250a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7104x4567+0+101/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3a%2Fa1%2F95341a184d3c80e90ace19960f1f%2Fgettyimages-1304192006.jpg" alt="In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.html">In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>AARP Maine knows healthy living is a decision that requires your attention, motivation, and action. We invite you to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maine-me-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/bc06ec5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1929+0+237/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0c%2F0e%2Ff629ddbb4ff99b8d83e708c3f7e5%2Fgettyimages-1231259905.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maine-me-2024-10-08.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Maine residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/wellness-classes-for-you-me-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/e25f9cf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4987x3206+0+164/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F3b%2F484f410c4f378945e335aaed55d1%2Ffitness-yoga-laptop.png" alt="Wellness Classes For YOU!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/wellness-classes-for-you-me-2024-09-30.html">Wellness Classes For YOU!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Each week, we focus on you through gentle morning yoga and meditation classes. We hope to give you the (virtual) space…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maine-seniors-me-2024-08-30.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/6dece8e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F8a%2F61%2Fc5b60c51db0d4609a32e7688a486%2Fprescription-drugs.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maine Seniors"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maine-seniors-me-2024-08-30.html">NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maine Seniors</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/30/24</p> <div>Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" 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="8" data-url="/news/celebrating-medicares-anniversary-and-providing-resources-to-answer-your-questions-me-2024-07-21.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/3022e07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/775x498+0+60/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2F9e%2F2a8413ec4ce5b20b2952bfff56d6%2Fmedicare499999.jpg" alt="Celebrating Medicare's Anniversary and Providing Resources To Answer Your Questions"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/celebrating-medicares-anniversary-and-providing-resources-to-answer-your-questions-me-2024-07-21.html">Celebrating Medicare's Anniversary and Providing Resources To Answer Your Questions</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/21/24</p> <div>July 30 of this year marks the 59th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson sitting next to former President Harry…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" 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? 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-2024-06-17.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 06/17/24</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="10" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-06-01.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. 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Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/aarp-maine-has-much-to-offer-you-this-june-in-bangor-me-2024-06-01.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/f0b8fec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x604+0+98/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F17%2Ff4%2F868d52d043e5bce9bfeff50d2377%2Fjune-events.png" alt="AARP Maine Has Much to Offer You This June in Bangor!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maine-has-much-to-offer-you-this-june-in-bangor-me-2024-06-01.html">AARP Maine Has Much to Offer You This June in Bangor!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/01/24</p> <div>AARP Maine has a variety of interesting offerings in Bangor this June, and we hope you’ll join us!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-05-11.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/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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In Maine, over 135,000 people 50 and older live…</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"></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/f515291/2147483647/strip/true/crop/654x420+0+60/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F34%2Ff447598e44719abc679dd50a6e81%2Fimage001.png" alt="AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-fitness-parks-make-it-fun-and-easy-to-exercise-and-connect-your-community-2024-11-19.html">AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>We all know that getting outside and moving has benefits, especially for those aged 50 and older. From improving heart,…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" 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"></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="3" data-url="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.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/0e5250a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7104x4567+0+101/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3a%2Fa1%2F95341a184d3c80e90ace19960f1f%2Fgettyimages-1304192006.jpg" alt="In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.html">In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>AARP Maine knows healthy living is a decision that requires your attention, motivation, and action. We invite you to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maine-me-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/bc06ec5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1929+0+237/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0c%2F0e%2Ff629ddbb4ff99b8d83e708c3f7e5%2Fgettyimages-1231259905.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maine-me-2024-10-08.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Maine residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/wellness-classes-for-you-me-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/e25f9cf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4987x3206+0+164/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F3b%2F484f410c4f378945e335aaed55d1%2Ffitness-yoga-laptop.png" alt="Wellness Classes For YOU!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/wellness-classes-for-you-me-2024-09-30.html">Wellness Classes For YOU!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>Each week, we focus on you through gentle morning yoga and meditation classes. 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