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A very special event coming to Chicago on November 16th! Dr. Carol Adams Hosts this…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/celebrating-the-ukulele-with-the-ukulele-moonshiners-il-2024-11-07.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Illinois</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/4c205db/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1246x801+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc3%2Fce%2Fd57b6ead4be59160514bfe02f846%2Fscreen-shot-2024-11-07-at-11-48-12-am.png" alt="Celebrating the Ukulele with the Ukulele Moonshiners"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/celebrating-the-ukulele-with-the-ukulele-moonshiners-il-2024-11-07.html">Celebrating the Ukulele with the Ukulele Moonshiners</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/07/24</p> <div>This virtual performance by the Ukulele Moonshiners promises to be a lively exploration of ukulele songs and the…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/senior-planet-from-aarp-at-the-mirowitz-center-mo-2024-11-07.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in St. Louis</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/6d914be/2147483647/strip/true/crop/640x411+0+6/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fd8%2Fd2%2Fdab3e276462cbd94fa79c9795fe2%2Fspec-nyc-center-640x424.jpeg" alt="Senior Planet from AARP at the Mirowitz Center"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/senior-planet-from-aarp-at-the-mirowitz-center-mo-2024-11-07.html">Senior Planet from AARP at the Mirowitz Center</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/07/24</p> <div>Helping older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make friends!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-grants-help-local-projects-boost-livability-in-illinois-il-2024-10-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Illinois</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/ef4f59d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1257x808+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc5%2Fe0%2Ff35cca33741fe88ce5c6c30e4cc2%2Fbiker.jpg" alt="AARP Grants Help Local Projects Boost Livability in Illinois"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-grants-help-local-projects-boost-livability-in-illinois-il-2024-10-31.html">AARP Grants Help Local Projects Boost Livability in Illinois</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/31/24</p> <div>Eight Illinois entities received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling just over $60,000. The grants fund…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/volunteers-highlight-the-importance-of-voting-in-why-i-vote-video-series-mo-2024-10-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in St. Louis</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/606dcc5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+1/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa0%2Fad%2Fa403384046c586e3b7d8321a5656%2F400-vote-guide-missouri-2024.jpg" alt="Volunteers Highlight the Importance of Voting in “Why I Vote” Video Series "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/volunteers-highlight-the-importance-of-voting-in-why-i-vote-video-series-mo-2024-10-31.html">Volunteers Highlight the Importance of Voting in “Why I Vote” Video Series </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/31/24</p> <div>Your voice and vote counts</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":40.53150177001953,"lng":-87.70950317382812,"latlng":"40.53150177002,-87.709503173828"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/lovejoy-il/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/lovejoy-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Lovejoy</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Lovejoy</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-cheers-to-second-acts-pursuing-your-passion-as-a-career-111324-virtual-nxn5xwd77pf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CHEERS-TO-SECOND-ACTS-PURSUING-YOUR-PASSION-AS-A-CAREER">Cheers to Second Acts: Pursuing Your Passion as a Career</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-ukulele-moonshiners-111524-virtual-4bnk9dr3bwn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ENJOY-A-VIRTUAL-CONCERT-BY-THE-UKULELE-MOONSHINERS">Enjoy a Virtual Concert by the Ukulele Moonshiners</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-calm-in-the-chaos-holiday-stress-management-for-caregivers-111824-virtual-jtnkf9xq23v.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-CALM-IN-THE-CHAOS-HOLIDAY-STRESS-MANAGEMENT-FOR-CAREGIVERS">Calm in the Chaos: Holiday Stress Management for Caregivers</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/lovejoy-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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