How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!
Posted on 04/11/25
AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.
AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.
To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to aarp.org/andrusaward. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.
The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's mission, vision, and commitment to volunteer service.
Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.
The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.
Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.
“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."
Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.
The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to www.aarp.org/andrusaward
View past award recipients:
This story is provided by AARP Montana. Visit the AARP Montana page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/11/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><i>AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.</i></b><br><br>AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.<br><br>To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aarp.org/andrusaward</a></span></span>. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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"/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Delaware', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Newark', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 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'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Delaware.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Delaware', 'county' => 'New Castle', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -75.753601074219, (int) 1 => (float) 39.677501678467 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.677501678467, 'longitude' => (float) -75.753601074219, 'city_state' => 'Newark, DE', 'city_state_search' => 'Newark DE,Neuark DE', 'pilot_name' => 'Newark', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Newark, DE', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'NEWARK', 'tracking_code_state' => 'DE', 'ad_state' => 'de', 'ad_city' => 'newark', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '19702', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/newark-de/', 'alt_names' => 'Newark,Neuark', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '19702', (int) 1 => '19711', (int) 2 => '19712', (int) 3 => '19713', (int) 4 => '19714', (int) 5 => '19715', (int) 6 => '19716', (int) 7 => '19717', (int) 8 => '19718', (int) 9 => '19725', (int) 10 => '19726' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'neuark-de', (int) 2 => 'christiana-de', (int) 3 => 'shared-firm-zip-de', (int) 4 => 'christiana-medical-center-de', (int) 5 => 'new-castle-de' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8033', (int) 1 => '8040', (int) 2 => '8041', (int) 3 => '8042', (int) 4 => '8043', (int) 5 => '8044', (int) 6 => '8045', (int) 7 => '8046', (int) 8 => '8047', (int) 9 => '8050', (int) 10 => '8051' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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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The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680eea03aa146-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ff10c4e268f7f8b53e0', 'city' => 'Newark', 'state' => 'DE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Newark', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Elk Mills', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'elk-mills-md' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Bear', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'bear-de' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Elkton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'elkton-md' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Kemblesville', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'kemblesville-pa' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Childs', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'childs-md' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Landenberg', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'landenberg-pa' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Lewisville', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'lewisville-pa' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Kirkwood', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'kirkwood-de' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Newport', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'newport-de' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Hockessin', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'hockessin-de' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'New London', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'new-london-pa' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Yorklyn', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'yorklyn-de' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Saint Georges', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'saint-georges-de' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Castle', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'new-castle-de' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'elk-mills-md', (int) 2 => 'bear-de', (int) 3 => 'elkton-md', (int) 4 => 'kemblesville-pa', (int) 5 => 'childs-md', (int) 6 => 'landenberg-pa', (int) 7 => 'lewisville-pa', (int) 8 => 'kirkwood-de', (int) 9 => 'newport-de', (int) 10 => 'hockessin-de', (int) 11 => 'new-london-pa', (int) 12 => 'yorklyn-de', (int) 13 => 'saint-georges-de', (int) 14 => 'new-castle-de', (int) 15 => 'avondale-pa', (int) 16 => 'chesapeake-city-md', (int) 17 => 'lincoln-university-pa', (int) 18 => 'west-grove-pa', (int) 19 => 'toughkenamon-pa', (int) 20 => 'north-east-md', (int) 21 => 'delaware-city-de', (int) 22 => 'kelton-pa', (int) 23 => 'montchanin-de', (int) 24 => 'kennett-square-pa', (int) 25 => 'elsmere-de', (int) 26 => 'greenville-de', (int) 27 => 'wilmington-de', (int) 28 => 'winterthur-de', (int) 29 => 'rockland-de', (int) 30 => 'chatham-pa' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Delaware', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Newark', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/DE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGDE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Delaware', 'contactus_email' => 'DEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPDE', 'state_contract_id' => '55994', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/delaware.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5756397018001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-delawares-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-de-2020-07-23.html', 'State_Label' => 'Delaware's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-delaware-de-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'dover-de', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpdelaware', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Delaware.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Delaware', 'county' => 'New Castle', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -75.753601074219, (int) 1 => (float) 39.677501678467 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.677501678467, 'longitude' => (float) -75.753601074219, 'city_state' => 'Newark, DE', 'city_state_search' => 'Newark DE,Neuark DE', 'pilot_name' => 'Newark', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Newark, DE', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'NEWARK', 'tracking_code_state' => 'DE', 'ad_state' => 'de', 'ad_city' => 'newark', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '19702', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/newark-de/', 'alt_names' => 'Newark,Neuark', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '19702', (int) 1 => '19711', (int) 2 => '19712', (int) 3 => '19713', (int) 4 => '19714', (int) 5 => '19715', (int) 6 => '19716', (int) 7 => '19717', (int) 8 => '19718', (int) 9 => '19725', (int) 10 => '19726' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'neuark-de', (int) 2 => 'christiana-de', (int) 3 => 'shared-firm-zip-de', (int) 4 => 'christiana-medical-center-de', (int) 5 => 'new-castle-de' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8033', (int) 1 => '8040', (int) 2 => '8041', (int) 3 => '8042', (int) 4 => '8043', (int) 5 => '8044', (int) 6 => '8045', (int) 7 => '8046', (int) 8 => '8047', (int) 9 => '8050', (int) 10 => '8051' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/11/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><i>AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.</i></b><br><br>AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.<br><br>To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aarp.org/andrusaward</a></span></span>. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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{module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NEWARK-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NEWARK-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/11/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><i>AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.</i></b><br><br>AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.<br><br>To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aarp.org/andrusaward</a></span></span>. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/montana/" target="_blank">AARP Montana</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/newark-de/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"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680eea03aa146-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680eea03aa146-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Delaware', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Newark', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 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'https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPDE', 'state_contract_id' => '55994', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/delaware.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5756397018001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-delawares-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-de-2020-07-23.html', 'State_Label' => 'Delaware's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-delaware-de-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'dover-de', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpdelaware', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Delaware.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Delaware', 'county' => 'New Castle', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -75.753601074219, (int) 1 => (float) 39.677501678467 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.677501678467, 'longitude' => (float) -75.753601074219, 'city_state' => 'Newark, DE', 'city_state_search' => 'Newark DE,Neuark DE', 'pilot_name' => 'Newark', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Newark, DE', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'NEWARK', 'tracking_code_state' => 'DE', 'ad_state' => 'de', 'ad_city' => 'newark', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '19702', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/newark-de/', 'alt_names' => 'Newark,Neuark', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '19702', (int) 1 => '19711', (int) 2 => '19712', (int) 3 => '19713', (int) 4 => '19714', (int) 5 => '19715', (int) 6 => '19716', (int) 7 => '19717', (int) 8 => '19718', (int) 9 => '19725', (int) 10 => '19726' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'neuark-de', (int) 2 => 'christiana-de', (int) 3 => 'shared-firm-zip-de', (int) 4 => 'christiana-medical-center-de', (int) 5 => 'new-castle-de' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8033', (int) 1 => '8040', (int) 2 => '8041', (int) 3 => '8042', (int) 4 => '8043', (int) 5 => '8044', (int) 6 => '8045', (int) 7 => '8046', (int) 8 => '8047', (int) 9 => '8050', (int) 10 => '8051' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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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The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680eea03aa146-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ff10c4e268f7f8b53e0', 'city' => 'Newark', 'state' => 'DE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Newark', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Elk Mills', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'elk-mills-md' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Bear', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'bear-de' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Elkton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'elkton-md' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Kemblesville', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'kemblesville-pa' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Childs', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'childs-md' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Landenberg', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'landenberg-pa' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Lewisville', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'lewisville-pa' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Kirkwood', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'kirkwood-de' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Newport', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'newport-de' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Hockessin', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'hockessin-de' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'New London', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'new-london-pa' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Yorklyn', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'yorklyn-de' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Saint Georges', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'saint-georges-de' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Castle', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'new-castle-de' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'elk-mills-md', (int) 2 => 'bear-de', (int) 3 => 'elkton-md', (int) 4 => 'kemblesville-pa', (int) 5 => 'childs-md', (int) 6 => 'landenberg-pa', (int) 7 => 'lewisville-pa', (int) 8 => 'kirkwood-de', (int) 9 => 'newport-de', (int) 10 => 'hockessin-de', (int) 11 => 'new-london-pa', (int) 12 => 'yorklyn-de', (int) 13 => 'saint-georges-de', (int) 14 => 'new-castle-de', (int) 15 => 'avondale-pa', (int) 16 => 'chesapeake-city-md', (int) 17 => 'lincoln-university-pa', (int) 18 => 'west-grove-pa', (int) 19 => 'toughkenamon-pa', (int) 20 => 'north-east-md', (int) 21 => 'delaware-city-de', (int) 22 => 'kelton-pa', (int) 23 => 'montchanin-de', (int) 24 => 'kennett-square-pa', (int) 25 => 'elsmere-de', (int) 26 => 'greenville-de', (int) 27 => 'wilmington-de', (int) 28 => 'winterthur-de', (int) 29 => 'rockland-de', (int) 30 => 'chatham-pa' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Delaware', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Newark', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/DE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGDE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Delaware', 'contactus_email' => 'DEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPDE', 'state_contract_id' => '55994', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/delaware.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5756397018001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-delawares-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-de-2020-07-23.html', 'State_Label' => 'Delaware's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-delaware-de-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'dover-de', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpdelaware', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/11/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><i>AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.</i></b><br><br>AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.<br><br>To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aarp.org/andrusaward</a></span></span>. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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{module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NEWARK-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NEWARK-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/11/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><i>AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.</i></b><br><br>AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.<br><br>To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aarp.org/andrusaward</a></span></span>. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Delaware', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Newark', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 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'https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPDE', 'state_contract_id' => '55994', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/delaware.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5756397018001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-delawares-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-de-2020-07-23.html', 'State_Label' => 'Delaware's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-delaware-de-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'dover-de', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpdelaware', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Delaware.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Delaware', 'county' => 'New Castle', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -75.753601074219, (int) 1 => (float) 39.677501678467 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.677501678467, 'longitude' => (float) -75.753601074219, 'city_state' => 'Newark, DE', 'city_state_search' => 'Newark DE,Neuark DE', 'pilot_name' => 'Newark', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Newark, DE', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'NEWARK', 'tracking_code_state' => 'DE', 'ad_state' => 'de', 'ad_city' => 'newark', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '19702', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/newark-de/', 'alt_names' => 'Newark,Neuark', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '19702', (int) 1 => '19711', (int) 2 => '19712', (int) 3 => '19713', (int) 4 => '19714', (int) 5 => '19715', (int) 6 => '19716', (int) 7 => '19717', (int) 8 => '19718', (int) 9 => '19725', (int) 10 => '19726' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'neuark-de', (int) 2 => 'christiana-de', (int) 3 => 'shared-firm-zip-de', (int) 4 => 'christiana-medical-center-de', (int) 5 => 'new-castle-de' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '8033', (int) 1 => '8040', (int) 2 => '8041', (int) 3 => '8042', (int) 4 => '8043', (int) 5 => '8044', (int) 6 => '8045', (int) 7 => '8046', (int) 8 => '8047', (int) 9 => '8050', (int) 10 => '8051' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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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The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680eea03aa146-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ff10c4e268f7f8b53e0', 'city' => 'Newark', 'state' => 'DE', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Newark', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'newark-de' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Elk Mills', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'elk-mills-md' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Bear', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'bear-de' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Elkton', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'elkton-md' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Kemblesville', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'kemblesville-pa' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Childs', 'state' => 'MD', 'sef_url' => 'childs-md' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Landenberg', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'landenberg-pa' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Lewisville', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'lewisville-pa' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Kirkwood', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'kirkwood-de' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Newport', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'newport-de' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Hockessin', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'hockessin-de' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'New London', 'state' => 'PA', 'sef_url' => 'new-london-pa' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Yorklyn', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'yorklyn-de' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Saint Georges', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'saint-georges-de' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Castle', 'state' => 'DE', 'sef_url' => 'new-castle-de' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'newark-de', (int) 1 => 'elk-mills-md', (int) 2 => 'bear-de', (int) 3 => 'elkton-md', (int) 4 => 'kemblesville-pa', (int) 5 => 'childs-md', (int) 6 => 'landenberg-pa', (int) 7 => 'lewisville-pa', (int) 8 => 'kirkwood-de', (int) 9 => 'newport-de', (int) 10 => 'hockessin-de', (int) 11 => 'new-london-pa', (int) 12 => 'yorklyn-de', (int) 13 => 'saint-georges-de', (int) 14 => 'new-castle-de', (int) 15 => 'avondale-pa', (int) 16 => 'chesapeake-city-md', (int) 17 => 'lincoln-university-pa', (int) 18 => 'west-grove-pa', (int) 19 => 'toughkenamon-pa', (int) 20 => 'north-east-md', (int) 21 => 'delaware-city-de', (int) 22 => 'kelton-pa', (int) 23 => 'montchanin-de', (int) 24 => 'kennett-square-pa', (int) 25 => 'elsmere-de', (int) 26 => 'greenville-de', (int) 27 => 'wilmington-de', (int) 28 => 'winterthur-de', (int) 29 => 'rockland-de', (int) 30 => 'chatham-pa' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Delaware', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Newark', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/DE?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGDE-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Delaware', 'contactus_email' => 'DEAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPDE', 'state_contract_id' => '55994', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/delaware.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/feed', 'semi_warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5756397018001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-delawares-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-de-2020-07-23.html', 'State_Label' => 'Delaware's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-delaware-de-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'dover-de', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpdelaware', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/delaware/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers -- Nominate them for the AARP Andrus Award!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/11/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><i>AARP Montana seeks nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award, the State’s highest community service award for those age 50 and over.</i></b><br><br>AARP Montana is seeking nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Montanans who volunteer their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of others.<br><br>To nominate someone for the Andrus Community Service Award, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aarp.org/andrusaward</a></span></span>. The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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{module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NEWARK-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NEWARK-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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The application window is open from May 1 — September 30, 2025.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/a5/a6/bbe896b24675ad43d7785076cd1c/aarp-volunteer-appreciation-99.jpg" alt="Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards" width="6016" height="4016" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Past Winners of AARP Volunteer Appreciation Awards</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div><p>The Andrus Award, named after AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, recognizes inspiring individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/?intcmp=AE-HP-FTR-ABOUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mission, vision</a></span></span>, and commitment to volunteer service.<br><br>Montanans are known for their service to their communities. According to the latest statistics from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Montana ranks twelfth in the nation for volunteerism – nearly 32% of Montanans volunteer their time each year. With an average of 36.2 volunteer hours per capita, Montanans donated a total of 29.54 million hours of service, and the total estimated value of those millions of hours of service across Montana is $697 million per year.<br><br>The Andrus Award is AARP’s highest honor, given to an individual who embodies the principles of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/champions-of-aging-photos/ethel-percy-andrus-aarp-founder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus</a></span></span>. While her name does not carry the instant recognition that the organization she founded does, Dr. Andrus believed in the power of the people to do extraordinary things.<br><br>Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Montana based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in November.<br><br>“In addition to individuals, we are asking community partners to nominate strong volunteer candidates, age 50 plus, who are making a difference in their communities, “ said AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. "We will also make a $1,500 donation to the Award recipient’s charity of choice."<br><br>Although AARP membership is not a requirement, nominees must be 50 or older and their accomplishments or service must have been performed on a volunteer basis and reflect AARP's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.<br><br>The deadline for nominations for the Andrus Award is September 30, 2025. For more information, including criteria, go to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-02-2011/aarp_andrus_nominations.html?cmp=RDRCT-ANDRSAWD_MAR20_013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>www.aarp.org/andrusaward</u></b></a></span></span><br><br>View past award recipients: <br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2023</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2022</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/2021andrusaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2021</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-the-2020-andrus-award-for-community-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2020</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-2019-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2019</u></b></a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/montana/aarp-montana-announces-winner-of-its-most-prestigious-volunteer-award-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>2018</u></b></a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Montana. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/newark-de/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 Newark</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Newark</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-camden-wyoming-de-c36290.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-HARVEST-YEARS-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Harvest Years Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Harvest Years Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Camden, DE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-limerick-pa-c38121.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TRICOUNTY-ACTIVE-ADULT-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Tricounty Active Adult Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tricounty Active Adult Center</p> <p class="loc">Pottstown, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-woodstown-nj-c37019.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WOODSTOWN-FIRST-BAPTIST-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: Woodstown First Baptist Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Woodstown First Baptist Church</p> <p class="loc">Woodstown, NJ</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/newark-de/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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max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/newark-de/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Newark, DE</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/newark-de/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/newark-de/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/newark-de/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118