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  New AARP Chatbot ‘Paula’ Makes Voter Info Simple and Accessible

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  As voters prepare for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, AARP Michigan is excited to introduce “Paula,”…

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  Veterans, Active Duty and Military Families

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  Free resources, community programming, and access to discounts to meet the unique needs of veterans and their…

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  What the AARP! News and Notes from AARP Michigan

  Posted on 10/31/24 - By Careena Eggleston

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  How to Vote in Michigan’s 2024 Elections

  Posted on 10/29/24 - By Maura Kelly Lannan

  Michigan: Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as absentee, early voting…

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  AARP Real Possibilities TV

  Posted on 10/29/24 - By Careena Eggleston

  AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at…

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  Voices of Michigan Caregivers

  Posted on 10/25/24 - By Careena Eggleston

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  New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck

  Posted on 10/15/24 - By Careena Eggleston

  Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a…

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  Navigating Medicare

  Posted on 10/10/24 - By Careena Eggleston

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• Artificial Intelligence, Part 5: Crafting Children's Tales

  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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• A Gentle Workout With Nia

  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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• Recharge With Gentle Yoga

  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24 - By <b>Careena Eggleston</b></p>

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