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  AARP Virginia Advocacy Hub

  Posted on 11/06/24

  We are fighting every day to make aging easier in Virginia. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected…

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  Save the Date: January 11, 2025

  Posted on 11/04/24

  The Hidden Power of Purpose: Film Screening & Dynamic Networking

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: FWN Goes to The Capitol

  Posted on 11/04/24

  The AARP Fraud Watch Network testified before Capitol Hill lawmakers in September, urging stronger consumer protections…

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  Scam Jam offers advice to protect against fraud

  Posted on 11/01/24

  When Shawn Smith was growing up, his mother gave him a common childhood warning: “Don’t talk to strangers and don’t…

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  Empowering You for the Life Ahead

  Posted on 11/01/24

  AARP Virginia Empowering You for the Life Ahead conference provided attendees with valuable information to help…

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  How to Vote in Virginia's 2024 Elections

  Posted on 10/30/24

  Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Virginia, such as absentee voting, early…

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Tech-Support Scams

  Posted on 10/28/24

  Tech support is calling – but should you answer? One might think that a crime like the tech support scam, which has…

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

  Posted on 10/21/24

  It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season.

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  The Great American Songbook

  Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET

  Haymarket Gainesville Library

  Haymarket, VA

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  Young Onset Dementia

  Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET

  Mazawey Education and Support Center

  Fairfax, VA

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  Still Alice: Movie Screening and Discussion

  Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET

  Waltonwood at Ashburn

  Hybrid (Attend Online or In-Person)

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