It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future
Posted on 04/08/25
AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills.
AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.
AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March. Read More Here.
We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.
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Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security.
Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.
The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.
Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices
AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites
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Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.
If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year.
AARP's Social Security Resource Center has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.
These resources include:
• A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.
• Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security
• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.
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This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. Visit the AARP Massachusetts page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$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">It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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"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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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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Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank">AARP Massachusetts</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="/springfield-il/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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' => '5761800e0c4e268f7f8b6248', 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'IL', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Sherman', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'sherman-il' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Rochester', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'rochester-il' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Riverton', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'riverton-il' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Chatham', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'chatham-il' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Cantrall', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'cantrall-il' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Dawson', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'dawson-il' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Athens', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'athens-il' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Williamsville', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'williamsville-il' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Glenarm', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'glenarm-il' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Loami', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'loami-il' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Buffalo', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'buffalo-il' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Mechanicsburg', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'mechanicsburg-il' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'New Berlin', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'new-berlin-il' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Pawnee', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'pawnee-il' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'sherman-il', (int) 2 => 'rochester-il', (int) 3 => 'riverton-il', (int) 4 => 'chatham-il', (int) 5 => 'cantrall-il', (int) 6 => 'dawson-il', (int) 7 => 'athens-il', (int) 8 => 'williamsville-il', (int) 9 => 'glenarm-il' ), '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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 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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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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-IL">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; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Illinois Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Illinois Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Illinois</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ILAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Illinois</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-IL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpillinois" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpillinoisjoy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</title> <meta name="page_title" content="It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$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">It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: 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22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"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">It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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} 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22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 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=> '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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' => '5761800e0c4e268f7f8b6248', 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'IL', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Sherman', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'sherman-il' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Rochester', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'rochester-il' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Riverton', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'riverton-il' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Chatham', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'chatham-il' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Cantrall', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'cantrall-il' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Dawson', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'dawson-il' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Athens', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'athens-il' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Williamsville', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'williamsville-il' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Glenarm', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'glenarm-il' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Loami', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'loami-il' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Buffalo', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'buffalo-il' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Mechanicsburg', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'mechanicsburg-il' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'New Berlin', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'new-berlin-il' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Pawnee', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'pawnee-il' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'sherman-il', (int) 2 => 'rochester-il', (int) 3 => 'riverton-il', (int) 4 => 'chatham-il', (int) 5 => 'cantrall-il', (int) 6 => 'dawson-il', (int) 7 => 'athens-il', (int) 8 => 'williamsville-il', (int) 9 => 'glenarm-il' ), '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' => 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"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" }]', 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'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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 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Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: 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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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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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">It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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"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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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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Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank">AARP Massachusetts</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="/springfield-il/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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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">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$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' => '5761800e0c4e268f7f8b6248', 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'IL', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Sherman', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'sherman-il' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Rochester', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'rochester-il' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Riverton', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'riverton-il' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Chatham', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'chatham-il' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Cantrall', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'cantrall-il' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Dawson', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'dawson-il' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Athens', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'athens-il' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Williamsville', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'williamsville-il' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Glenarm', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'glenarm-il' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Loami', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'loami-il' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Buffalo', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'buffalo-il' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Mechanicsburg', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'mechanicsburg-il' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'New Berlin', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'new-berlin-il' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Pawnee', 'state' => 'IL', 'sef_url' => 'pawnee-il' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'sherman-il', (int) 2 => 'rochester-il', (int) 3 => 'riverton-il', (int) 4 => 'chatham-il', (int) 5 => 'cantrall-il', (int) 6 => 'dawson-il', (int) 7 => 'athens-il', (int) 8 => 'williamsville-il', (int) 9 => 'glenarm-il' ), '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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 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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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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-IL">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; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Illinois Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Illinois Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Illinois</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ILAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Illinois</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-IL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpillinois" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpillinoisjoy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</title> <meta name="page_title" content="It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$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">It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb028c9d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: 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22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Social Security is your money - you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. <br><br>AARP is hearing from thousands of older Americans who are confused and concerned about their Social Security. <br><br>The Social Security Administration (SSA) is walking back a plan to implement burdensome new in-person measures for identity verification that could have prevented millions of older Americans from applying for benefits by phone.<br><br>AARP and other advocates for older Americans and people with disabilities opposed the plan to restrict phone service for benefit applications since the SSA announced it in mid-March.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/planned-id-verification-requirements-eased/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Read More Here.</a></span></span><br><br>We still need your voice in this fight to create better customer service. Email your lawmakers today and tell them to strengthen Social Security customer service.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.<br><br>Nearly one in five Massachusetts residents—1,294,623 people—receives Social Security benefits. These payments inject more than $22.6 billion into the state’s economy every year.<br><br>The largest group of beneficiaries in Massachusetts are its 921,297 retired workers, who account for 71.2 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries in the state.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Nearly 2,000 Social Security Workers Leaving Field Offices</b></a></span></span><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/workers-leaving-field-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites</a></span></span><br><br><b><u>UPCOMING EVENT</u></b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Filing For Social Security?</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:00 PM</i><br>Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll share tips, tools, and resources to help you decide on the right time to file.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/B9BVEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Massachusetts has 182,588 residents who receive Social Security disability income, representing 14.1 percent of the state’s Social Security beneficiaries.<br><br>If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP's Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> has the answers to important questions, so when Americans are thinking about retirement, they know how to access what they've earned.<br> These resources include:<br> • A benefits calculator to help you determine the amount of money you will receive at various ages.<br> • Answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security <br>• A place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h4 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Tell Congress Your Views</b></a></span></span></h4></span></span><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/secure/protect-ss-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take action now to protect our hard-earned Social Security</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">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; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Illinois Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Illinois Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Illinois</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ILAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Illinois</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-IL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpillinois" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpillinoisjoy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future</title> <meta name="page_title" content="It's Your Money: Social Security, Massachusetts and the Future"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="AARP knows that you work hard and pay into Social Security, so it's only fair for you to expect to get the money you've earned. 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