Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award!
Posted on 04/07/25
At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize one extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.
We are proud to open nominations for the Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.
The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.
Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.
Nomination Criteria
To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:
- Be an active AARP Florida volunteer
- Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community
- Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment
- Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder
- Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member
Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.
Nominations are now open until May 15.
Submit your nomination here.
For more information about the submission process or questions, contact Leo Tomasi Cabrera (ltomasicabrera@aarp.org)
This story is provided by AARP Florida. Visit the AARP Florida 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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/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": 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}, "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.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero-top-cities/columbus-oh.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' => '10', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'columbus-oh-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' => 'Ohio', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Columbus', '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/OH?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGOH-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Ohio', 'contactus_email' => 'OHAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpohio', 'state_contract_id' => '56022', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/ohio.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819656848001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-ohios-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-oh-2020-07-29.html', 'State_Label' => 'Ohio's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-and-boosters-in-ohio-oh-2021-11-30.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbus-oh', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Ohio.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Ohio', 'county' => 'Franklin', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -83.000701904297, (int) 1 => (float) 39.962200164795 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.962200164795, 'longitude' => (float) -83.000701904297, 'city_state' => 'Columbus, OH', 'city_state_search' => 'Columbus OH,Calumbus OH,Colubus OH,Columbas OH', 'pilot_name' => 'Columbus', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'community_id' => 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=> '43220', (int) 21 => '43221', (int) 22 => '43222', (int) 23 => '43223', (int) 24 => '43224', (int) 25 => '43226', (int) 26 => '43227', (int) 27 => '43228', (int) 28 => '43229', (int) 29 => '43230', (int) 30 => '43231', (int) 31 => '43232', (int) 32 => '43234', (int) 33 => '43235', (int) 34 => '43236', (int) 35 => '43240', (int) 36 => '43251', (int) 37 => '43260', (int) 38 => '43265', (int) 39 => '43266', (int) 40 => '43268', (int) 41 => '43270', (int) 42 => '43271', (int) 43 => '43272', (int) 44 => '43279', (int) 45 => '43287', (int) 46 => '43291', (int) 47 => '43299' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'calumbus-oh', (int) 2 => 'colubus-oh', (int) 3 => 'columbas-oh', (int) 4 => 'linworth-oh', (int) 5 => 'mount-air-oh', (int) 6 => 'riverlea-oh', (int) 7 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 8 => 'san-margherita-oh', (int) 9 => 'valleyview-oh', (int) 10 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 11 => 'bexley-oh', (int) 12 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 13 => 'grandview-heights-oh', (int) 14 => 'marble-cliff-oh', (int) 15 => 'upper-arlington-oh', (int) 16 => 'upper-arlngtn-oh', (int) 17 => 'whitehall-oh', (int) 18 => 'rickenbacker-air-force-base-oh', (int) 19 => 'new-rome-oh', (int) 20 => 'gahanna-oh', (int) 21 => 'national-city-bank-oh', (int) 22 => 'huntington-national-bank-oh', (int) 23 => 'state-departments-of-ohio-oh', (int) 24 => 'ohio-dept-of-taxation-oh', (int) 25 => 'bank-one-oh', (int) 26 => 'main-office-box-brm-oh', (int) 27 => 'shared-zip-code-oh', (int) 28 => 'eddie-bauer-co-oh', (int) 29 => 'westerville-oh' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '18431', (int) 1 => '18487', (int) 2 => '18488', (int) 3 => '18489', (int) 4 => '18490', (int) 5 => '18491', (int) 6 => '18492', (int) 7 => '18493', (int) 8 => '18494', (int) 9 => '18495', (int) 10 => '18496', (int) 11 => '18497', (int) 12 => '18498', (int) 13 => '18499', (int) 14 => '18500', (int) 15 => '18501', (int) 16 => '18502', (int) 17 => '18503', (int) 18 => '18504', (int) 19 => '18505', (int) 20 => '18506', (int) 21 => '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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-COLUMBUS-OH">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 Ohio Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Ohio Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH" 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/AARPOH" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Columbus</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:OHAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OHAARP@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/ohio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Ohio</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-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-COLUMBUS-OH" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpohio" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></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>Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </title> <meta name="page_title" content="Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! 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Each day, our volunteers embody passion,"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/53c5000/2147483647/strip/true/crop/933x600+533+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F76%2F8b%2Fd88fbdbf41f39de16f9111c39ea4%2Funtitled-design.jpg"/> /* temporary */ .RichTextArticleBody ul { padding-left: 20px; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement { margin: 40px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img { width: auto; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * { float: left; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 20px 20px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * { float: right; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP' ) $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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/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.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero-top-cities/columbus-oh.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' => '10', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'columbus-oh-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' => 'Ohio', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Columbus', '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/OH?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGOH-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Ohio', 'contactus_email' => 'OHAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpohio', 'state_contract_id' => '56022', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/ohio.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819656848001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-ohios-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-oh-2020-07-29.html', 'State_Label' => 'Ohio's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-and-boosters-in-ohio-oh-2021-11-30.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbus-oh', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Ohio.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Ohio', 'county' => 'Franklin', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -83.000701904297, (int) 1 => (float) 39.962200164795 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.962200164795, 'longitude' => (float) -83.000701904297, 'city_state' => 'Columbus, OH', 'city_state_search' => 'Columbus OH,Calumbus OH,Colubus OH,Columbas OH', 'pilot_name' => 'Columbus', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'community_id' => 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=> '43220', (int) 21 => '43221', (int) 22 => '43222', (int) 23 => '43223', (int) 24 => '43224', (int) 25 => '43226', (int) 26 => '43227', (int) 27 => '43228', (int) 28 => '43229', (int) 29 => '43230', (int) 30 => '43231', (int) 31 => '43232', (int) 32 => '43234', (int) 33 => '43235', (int) 34 => '43236', (int) 35 => '43240', (int) 36 => '43251', (int) 37 => '43260', (int) 38 => '43265', (int) 39 => '43266', (int) 40 => '43268', (int) 41 => '43270', (int) 42 => '43271', (int) 43 => '43272', (int) 44 => '43279', (int) 45 => '43287', (int) 46 => '43291', (int) 47 => '43299' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'calumbus-oh', (int) 2 => 'colubus-oh', (int) 3 => 'columbas-oh', (int) 4 => 'linworth-oh', (int) 5 => 'mount-air-oh', (int) 6 => 'riverlea-oh', (int) 7 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 8 => 'san-margherita-oh', (int) 9 => 'valleyview-oh', (int) 10 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 11 => 'bexley-oh', (int) 12 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 13 => 'grandview-heights-oh', (int) 14 => 'marble-cliff-oh', (int) 15 => 'upper-arlington-oh', (int) 16 => 'upper-arlngtn-oh', (int) 17 => 'whitehall-oh', (int) 18 => 'rickenbacker-air-force-base-oh', (int) 19 => 'new-rome-oh', (int) 20 => 'gahanna-oh', (int) 21 => 'national-city-bank-oh', (int) 22 => 'huntington-national-bank-oh', (int) 23 => 'state-departments-of-ohio-oh', (int) 24 => 'ohio-dept-of-taxation-oh', (int) 25 => 'bank-one-oh', (int) 26 => 'main-office-box-brm-oh', (int) 27 => 'shared-zip-code-oh', (int) 28 => 'eddie-bauer-co-oh', (int) 29 => 'westerville-oh' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '18431', (int) 1 => '18487', (int) 2 => '18488', (int) 3 => '18489', (int) 4 => '18490', (int) 5 => '18491', (int) 6 => '18492', (int) 7 => '18493', (int) 8 => '18494', (int) 9 => '18495', (int) 10 => '18496', (int) 11 => '18497', (int) 12 => '18498', (int) 13 => '18499', (int) 14 => '18500', (int) 15 => '18501', (int) 16 => '18502', (int) 17 => '18503', (int) 18 => '18504', (int) 19 => '18505', (int) 20 => '18506', (int) 21 => '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Each day, our volunteers embody passion,"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/53c5000/2147483647/strip/true/crop/933x600+533+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F76%2F8b%2Fd88fbdbf41f39de16f9111c39ea4%2Funtitled-design.jpg"/> /* temporary */ .RichTextArticleBody ul { padding-left: 20px; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement { margin: 40px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img { width: auto; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * { float: left; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 20px 20px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * { float: right; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP' ) $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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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#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="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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=> '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/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.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero-top-cities/columbus-oh.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' => '10', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'columbus-oh-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' => 'Ohio', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Columbus', '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/OH?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGOH-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Ohio', 'contactus_email' => 'OHAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpohio', 'state_contract_id' => '56022', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/ohio.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819656848001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-ohios-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-oh-2020-07-29.html', 'State_Label' => 'Ohio's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-and-boosters-in-ohio-oh-2021-11-30.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbus-oh', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Ohio.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Ohio', 'county' => 'Franklin', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -83.000701904297, (int) 1 => (float) 39.962200164795 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.962200164795, 'longitude' => (float) -83.000701904297, 'city_state' => 'Columbus, OH', 'city_state_search' => 'Columbus OH,Calumbus OH,Colubus OH,Columbas OH', 'pilot_name' => 'Columbus', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'community_id' => 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=> '43220', (int) 21 => '43221', (int) 22 => '43222', (int) 23 => '43223', (int) 24 => '43224', (int) 25 => '43226', (int) 26 => '43227', (int) 27 => '43228', (int) 28 => '43229', (int) 29 => '43230', (int) 30 => '43231', (int) 31 => '43232', (int) 32 => '43234', (int) 33 => '43235', (int) 34 => '43236', (int) 35 => '43240', (int) 36 => '43251', (int) 37 => '43260', (int) 38 => '43265', (int) 39 => '43266', (int) 40 => '43268', (int) 41 => '43270', (int) 42 => '43271', (int) 43 => '43272', (int) 44 => '43279', (int) 45 => '43287', (int) 46 => '43291', (int) 47 => '43299' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'calumbus-oh', (int) 2 => 'colubus-oh', (int) 3 => 'columbas-oh', (int) 4 => 'linworth-oh', (int) 5 => 'mount-air-oh', (int) 6 => 'riverlea-oh', (int) 7 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 8 => 'san-margherita-oh', (int) 9 => 'valleyview-oh', (int) 10 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 11 => 'bexley-oh', (int) 12 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 13 => 'grandview-heights-oh', (int) 14 => 'marble-cliff-oh', (int) 15 => 'upper-arlington-oh', (int) 16 => 'upper-arlngtn-oh', (int) 17 => 'whitehall-oh', (int) 18 => 'rickenbacker-air-force-base-oh', (int) 19 => 'new-rome-oh', (int) 20 => 'gahanna-oh', (int) 21 => 'national-city-bank-oh', (int) 22 => 'huntington-national-bank-oh', (int) 23 => 'state-departments-of-ohio-oh', (int) 24 => 'ohio-dept-of-taxation-oh', (int) 25 => 'bank-one-oh', (int) 26 => 'main-office-box-brm-oh', (int) 27 => 'shared-zip-code-oh', (int) 28 => 'eddie-bauer-co-oh', (int) 29 => 'westerville-oh' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '18431', (int) 1 => '18487', (int) 2 => '18488', (int) 3 => '18489', (int) 4 => '18490', (int) 5 => '18491', (int) 6 => '18492', (int) 7 => '18493', (int) 8 => '18494', (int) 9 => '18495', (int) 10 => '18496', (int) 11 => '18497', (int) 12 => '18498', (int) 13 => '18499', (int) 14 => '18500', (int) 15 => '18501', (int) 16 => '18502', (int) 17 => '18503', (int) 18 => '18504', (int) 19 => '18505', (int) 20 => '18506', (int) 21 => '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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-COLUMBUS-OH">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 Ohio Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Ohio Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH" 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/AARPOH" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Columbus</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:OHAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OHAARP@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/ohio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Ohio</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-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-COLUMBUS-OH" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpohio" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></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>Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </title> <meta name="page_title" content="Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! 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Each day, our volunteers embody passion,"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/53c5000/2147483647/strip/true/crop/933x600+533+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F76%2F8b%2Fd88fbdbf41f39de16f9111c39ea4%2Funtitled-design.jpg"/> /* temporary */ .RichTextArticleBody ul { padding-left: 20px; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement { margin: 40px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img { width: auto; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * { float: left; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 20px 20px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * { float: right; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP' ) $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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/florida/" target="_blank">AARP Florida</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="/columbus-oh/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('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: slug [<b>APP/Lib/Localize.php</b>, line <b>152</b>]<div id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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#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="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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' => '576180730c4e268f7f8b93e4', 'city' => 'Columbus', 'state' => 'OH', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Columbus', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'columbus-oh' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Grandview', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'grandview-oh' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Upper Arlington', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'upper-arlington-oh' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Obetz', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'obetz-oh' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Grove City', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'grove-city-oh' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Blacklick', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'blacklick-oh' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Sedalia', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'sedalia-oh' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hilliard', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'hilliard-oh' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Groveport', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'groveport-oh' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Galloway', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'galloway-oh' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Brice', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'brice-oh' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Worthington', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'worthington-oh' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Gahanna', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'gahanna-oh' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Reynoldsburg', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'reynoldsburg-oh' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Lockbourne', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'lockbourne-oh' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 2 => 'upper-arlington-oh', (int) 3 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 4 => 'grove-city-oh', (int) 5 => 'blacklick-oh', (int) 6 => 'sedalia-oh', (int) 7 => 'hilliard-oh', (int) 8 => 'groveport-oh', (int) 9 => 'galloway-oh', (int) 10 => 'brice-oh', (int) 11 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 12 => 'gahanna-oh', (int) 13 => 'reynoldsburg-oh', (int) 14 => 'lockbourne-oh', (int) 15 => 'westerville-oh', (int) 16 => 'dublin-oh', (int) 17 => 'amlin-oh', (int) 18 => 'canal-winchester-oh' ), '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.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero-top-cities/columbus-oh.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' => '10', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'columbus-oh-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' => 'Ohio', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Columbus', '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/OH?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGOH-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Ohio', 'contactus_email' => 'OHAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpohio', 'state_contract_id' => '56022', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/ohio.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819656848001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-ohios-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-oh-2020-07-29.html', 'State_Label' => 'Ohio's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-and-boosters-in-ohio-oh-2021-11-30.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbus-oh', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Ohio.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Ohio', 'county' => 'Franklin', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -83.000701904297, (int) 1 => (float) 39.962200164795 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.962200164795, 'longitude' => (float) -83.000701904297, 'city_state' => 'Columbus, OH', 'city_state_search' => 'Columbus OH,Calumbus OH,Colubus OH,Columbas OH', 'pilot_name' => 'Columbus', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'community_id' => (int) 52, 'community_name' => 'Columbus', 'community_state' => 'OH', 'community_region' => 'Mega', 'brightspot_region' => 'columbus-oh', 'title' => 'Columbus, OH', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'COLUMBUS', 'tracking_code_state' => 'OH', 'ad_state' => 'oh', 'ad_city' => 'columbus', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '43085', 'sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/columbus-oh/', 'alt_names' => 'Columbus,Calumbus,Colubus,Columbas', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '43085', (int) 1 => '43081', (int) 2 => '43201', (int) 3 => '43202', (int) 4 => '43203', (int) 5 => '43204', (int) 6 => '43205', (int) 7 => '43206', (int) 8 => '43207', (int) 9 => '43209', (int) 10 => '43210', (int) 11 => '43211', (int) 12 => '43212', (int) 13 => '43213', (int) 14 => '43214', (int) 15 => '43215', (int) 16 => '43216', (int) 17 => '43217', (int) 18 => '43218', (int) 19 => '43219', (int) 20 => '43220', (int) 21 => '43221', (int) 22 => '43222', (int) 23 => '43223', (int) 24 => '43224', (int) 25 => '43226', (int) 26 => '43227', (int) 27 => '43228', (int) 28 => '43229', (int) 29 => '43230', (int) 30 => '43231', (int) 31 => '43232', (int) 32 => '43234', (int) 33 => '43235', (int) 34 => '43236', (int) 35 => '43240', (int) 36 => '43251', (int) 37 => '43260', (int) 38 => '43265', (int) 39 => '43266', (int) 40 => '43268', (int) 41 => '43270', (int) 42 => '43271', (int) 43 => '43272', (int) 44 => '43279', (int) 45 => '43287', (int) 46 => '43291', (int) 47 => '43299' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'calumbus-oh', (int) 2 => 'colubus-oh', (int) 3 => 'columbas-oh', (int) 4 => 'linworth-oh', (int) 5 => 'mount-air-oh', (int) 6 => 'riverlea-oh', (int) 7 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 8 => 'san-margherita-oh', (int) 9 => 'valleyview-oh', (int) 10 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 11 => 'bexley-oh', (int) 12 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 13 => 'grandview-heights-oh', (int) 14 => 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=> '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Each day, our volunteers embody passion,"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/53c5000/2147483647/strip/true/crop/933x600+533+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F76%2F8b%2Fd88fbdbf41f39de16f9111c39ea4%2Funtitled-design.jpg"/> /* temporary */ .RichTextArticleBody ul { padding-left: 20px; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement { margin: 40px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img { width: auto; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * { float: left; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 20px 20px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * { float: right; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP' ) $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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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#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="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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=> '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/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.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero-top-cities/columbus-oh.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' => '10', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'columbus-oh-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' => 'Ohio', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Columbus', '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/OH?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGOH-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Ohio', 'contactus_email' => 'OHAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpohio', 'state_contract_id' => '56022', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/ohio.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819656848001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-ohios-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-oh-2020-07-29.html', 'State_Label' => 'Ohio's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-and-boosters-in-ohio-oh-2021-11-30.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbus-oh', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Ohio.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Ohio', 'county' => 'Franklin', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -83.000701904297, (int) 1 => (float) 39.962200164795 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.962200164795, 'longitude' => (float) -83.000701904297, 'city_state' => 'Columbus, OH', 'city_state_search' => 'Columbus OH,Calumbus OH,Colubus OH,Columbas OH', 'pilot_name' => 'Columbus', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'community_id' => 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=> '43220', (int) 21 => '43221', (int) 22 => '43222', (int) 23 => '43223', (int) 24 => '43224', (int) 25 => '43226', (int) 26 => '43227', (int) 27 => '43228', (int) 28 => '43229', (int) 29 => '43230', (int) 30 => '43231', (int) 31 => '43232', (int) 32 => '43234', (int) 33 => '43235', (int) 34 => '43236', (int) 35 => '43240', (int) 36 => '43251', (int) 37 => '43260', (int) 38 => '43265', (int) 39 => '43266', (int) 40 => '43268', (int) 41 => '43270', (int) 42 => '43271', (int) 43 => '43272', (int) 44 => '43279', (int) 45 => '43287', (int) 46 => '43291', (int) 47 => '43299' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'calumbus-oh', (int) 2 => 'colubus-oh', (int) 3 => 'columbas-oh', (int) 4 => 'linworth-oh', (int) 5 => 'mount-air-oh', (int) 6 => 'riverlea-oh', (int) 7 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 8 => 'san-margherita-oh', (int) 9 => 'valleyview-oh', (int) 10 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 11 => 'bexley-oh', (int) 12 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 13 => 'grandview-heights-oh', (int) 14 => 'marble-cliff-oh', (int) 15 => 'upper-arlington-oh', (int) 16 => 'upper-arlngtn-oh', (int) 17 => 'whitehall-oh', (int) 18 => 'rickenbacker-air-force-base-oh', (int) 19 => 'new-rome-oh', (int) 20 => 'gahanna-oh', (int) 21 => 'national-city-bank-oh', (int) 22 => 'huntington-national-bank-oh', (int) 23 => 'state-departments-of-ohio-oh', (int) 24 => 'ohio-dept-of-taxation-oh', (int) 25 => 'bank-one-oh', (int) 26 => 'main-office-box-brm-oh', (int) 27 => 'shared-zip-code-oh', (int) 28 => 'eddie-bauer-co-oh', (int) 29 => 'westerville-oh' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '18431', (int) 1 => '18487', (int) 2 => '18488', (int) 3 => '18489', (int) 4 => '18490', (int) 5 => '18491', (int) 6 => '18492', (int) 7 => '18493', (int) 8 => '18494', (int) 9 => '18495', (int) 10 => '18496', (int) 11 => '18497', (int) 12 => '18498', (int) 13 => '18499', (int) 14 => '18500', (int) 15 => '18501', (int) 16 => '18502', (int) 17 => '18503', (int) 18 => '18504', (int) 19 => '18505', (int) 20 => '18506', (int) 21 => '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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-COLUMBUS-OH">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 Ohio Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Ohio Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH" 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/AARPOH" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Columbus</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:OHAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OHAARP@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/ohio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Ohio</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-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-COLUMBUS-OH" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpohio" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></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>Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </title> <meta name="page_title" content="Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! 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Each day, our volunteers embody passion,"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/53c5000/2147483647/strip/true/crop/933x600+533+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F76%2F8b%2Fd88fbdbf41f39de16f9111c39ea4%2Funtitled-design.jpg"/> /* temporary */ .RichTextArticleBody ul { padding-left: 20px; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement { margin: 40px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img { width: auto; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * { float: left; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 20px 20px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * { float: right; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP' ) $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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/florida/" target="_blank">AARP Florida</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="/columbus-oh/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('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: slug [<b>APP/Lib/Localize.php</b>, line <b>152</b>]<div id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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#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="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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' => '576180730c4e268f7f8b93e4', 'city' => 'Columbus', 'state' => 'OH', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Columbus', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'columbus-oh' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Grandview', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'grandview-oh' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Upper Arlington', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'upper-arlington-oh' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Obetz', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'obetz-oh' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Grove City', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'grove-city-oh' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Blacklick', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'blacklick-oh' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Sedalia', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'sedalia-oh' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hilliard', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'hilliard-oh' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Groveport', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'groveport-oh' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Galloway', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'galloway-oh' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Brice', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'brice-oh' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Worthington', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'worthington-oh' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Gahanna', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'gahanna-oh' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Reynoldsburg', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'reynoldsburg-oh' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Lockbourne', 'state' => 'OH', 'sef_url' => 'lockbourne-oh' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 2 => 'upper-arlington-oh', (int) 3 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 4 => 'grove-city-oh', (int) 5 => 'blacklick-oh', (int) 6 => 'sedalia-oh', (int) 7 => 'hilliard-oh', (int) 8 => 'groveport-oh', (int) 9 => 'galloway-oh', (int) 10 => 'brice-oh', (int) 11 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 12 => 'gahanna-oh', (int) 13 => 'reynoldsburg-oh', (int) 14 => 'lockbourne-oh', (int) 15 => 'westerville-oh', (int) 16 => 'dublin-oh', (int) 17 => 'amlin-oh', (int) 18 => 'canal-winchester-oh' ), '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.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero-top-cities/columbus-oh.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' => '10', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'columbus-oh-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' => 'Ohio', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Columbus', '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/OH?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGOH-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Ohio', 'contactus_email' => 'OHAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-ohio-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPOH', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpohio', 'state_contract_id' => '56022', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/ohio.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819656848001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-ohios-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-oh-2020-07-29.html', 'State_Label' => 'Ohio's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-and-boosters-in-ohio-oh-2021-11-30.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbus-oh', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/ohio/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Ohio.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Ohio', 'county' => 'Franklin', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -83.000701904297, (int) 1 => (float) 39.962200164795 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.962200164795, 'longitude' => (float) -83.000701904297, 'city_state' => 'Columbus, OH', 'city_state_search' => 'Columbus OH,Calumbus OH,Colubus OH,Columbas OH', 'pilot_name' => 'Columbus', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'community_id' => (int) 52, 'community_name' => 'Columbus', 'community_state' => 'OH', 'community_region' => 'Mega', 'brightspot_region' => 'columbus-oh', 'title' => 'Columbus, OH', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'COLUMBUS', 'tracking_code_state' => 'OH', 'ad_state' => 'oh', 'ad_city' => 'columbus', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '43085', 'sef_url' => 'columbus-oh', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/columbus-oh/', 'alt_names' => 'Columbus,Calumbus,Colubus,Columbas', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '43085', (int) 1 => '43081', (int) 2 => '43201', (int) 3 => '43202', (int) 4 => '43203', (int) 5 => '43204', (int) 6 => '43205', (int) 7 => '43206', (int) 8 => '43207', (int) 9 => '43209', (int) 10 => '43210', (int) 11 => '43211', (int) 12 => '43212', (int) 13 => '43213', (int) 14 => '43214', (int) 15 => '43215', (int) 16 => '43216', (int) 17 => '43217', (int) 18 => '43218', (int) 19 => '43219', (int) 20 => '43220', (int) 21 => '43221', (int) 22 => '43222', (int) 23 => '43223', (int) 24 => '43224', (int) 25 => '43226', (int) 26 => '43227', (int) 27 => '43228', (int) 28 => '43229', (int) 29 => '43230', (int) 30 => '43231', (int) 31 => '43232', (int) 32 => '43234', (int) 33 => '43235', (int) 34 => '43236', (int) 35 => '43240', (int) 36 => '43251', (int) 37 => '43260', (int) 38 => '43265', (int) 39 => '43266', (int) 40 => '43268', (int) 41 => '43270', (int) 42 => '43271', (int) 43 => '43272', (int) 44 => '43279', (int) 45 => '43287', (int) 46 => '43291', (int) 47 => '43299' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'columbus-oh', (int) 1 => 'calumbus-oh', (int) 2 => 'colubus-oh', (int) 3 => 'columbas-oh', (int) 4 => 'linworth-oh', (int) 5 => 'mount-air-oh', (int) 6 => 'riverlea-oh', (int) 7 => 'worthington-oh', (int) 8 => 'san-margherita-oh', (int) 9 => 'valleyview-oh', (int) 10 => 'obetz-oh', (int) 11 => 'bexley-oh', (int) 12 => 'grandview-oh', (int) 13 => 'grandview-heights-oh', (int) 14 => 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'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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, 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Each day, our volunteers embody passion,"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/53c5000/2147483647/strip/true/crop/933x600+533+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F76%2F8b%2Fd88fbdbf41f39de16f9111c39ea4%2Funtitled-design.jpg"/> /* temporary */ .RichTextArticleBody ul { padding-left: 20px; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement { margin: 40px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item img { width: auto; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=left], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-left] .Enhancement-item > * { float: left; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 20px 20px 0; } .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement .Enhancement-item .Figure[data-alignment=right], .RichTextArticleBody .Enhancement[data-align-right] .Enhancement-item > * { float: right; max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Happenings - AARP' ) $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">Nominate an Extraordinary Volunteer for the 2025 Tess Canja Award! </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/07/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize <b><i>one</i></b> extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.<br><br>We are proud to open nominations for the <b>Esther “Tess” Canja Award for Exceptional Volunteerism</b>, named in honor of the late Tess Canja—a tireless advocate, trailblazer, and former AARP National President who dedicated her life to improving the lives of older Americans. Beginning in 2025, this award will be presented annually to an AARP Florida volunteer who reflects Tess's legacy of service, leadership, and impact.<br><br>The inaugural award was presented posthumously in 2024 to Tess Canja, whose daughter Deb Canja accepted on her behalf. It marked the beginning of a new tradition of honoring volunteers who lead with purpose and make a real difference in their local communities.<br><br>Now, we need your help to identify the next outstanding volunteer leader.<br><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Nomination Criteria</b></h2></span></span><p><br>To be eligible for the Tess Canja Award, nominees must:<br></p><ul><li>Be an active AARP Florida volunteer</li><li>Have accomplishments that reflect AARP’s vision and priorities, with a clear impact in their local community</li><li>Inspire others to serve and exemplify leadership, compassion, and commitment</li><li>Not be a current AARP Florida staff member or public office holder</li><li>Be nominated by an AARP Florida volunteer or staff member</li></ul><p>Married couples or domestic partners who volunteer together may be nominated, but teams are not eligible.<br><br><b>Nominations are now open until May 15.</b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i-OVo3VLRE6TSZo33kYKM26DNvBgidVHuWYeUCE75JxUMkwzOTVXM1pINFIyU1g2UzFHWTJFVlRaQi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Submit your nomination here. </b></a></span></span><br><br>For more information about the submission process or questions, contact <b>Leo Tomasi Cabrera (</b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ltomasicabrera@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>ltomasicabrera@aarp.org</b></a></span></span><b>)</b><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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#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="cakeErr680ecd9769d3c-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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=> '18507', (int) 22 => '18508', (int) 23 => '18509', (int) 24 => '18510', (int) 25 => '18511', (int) 26 => '18512', (int) 27 => '18513', (int) 28 => '18514', (int) 29 => '18515', (int) 30 => '18516', (int) 31 => '18517', (int) 32 => '18518', (int) 33 => '18519', (int) 34 => '18520', (int) 35 => '18521', (int) 36 => '18522', (int) 37 => '18523', (int) 38 => '18524', (int) 39 => '18525', (int) 40 => '18526', (int) 41 => '18527', (int) 42 => '18528', (int) 43 => '18529', (int) 44 => '18530', (int) 45 => '18531', (int) 46 => '18532', (int) 47 => '48229', (int) 48 => '48750', (int) 49 => '49458' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'oh-columbus', 'image_caption' => '' ) $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="/columbus-oh/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 Columbus</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Columbus</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-heath-oh-c35152.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-TCE-HERITAGE-HALL-SR-CENTER-S45053902">AARP Smart Driver™: Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Tce Heritage Hall Sr Center S45053902</p> <p class="loc">Newark, OH</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-social-security-whats-right-for-you-61625-glnbkkyk2gm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-SOCIAL-SECURITY-WHATS-RIGHT-FOR-YOU-61625">AARP Live: Social Security: What’s Right For You? , 6/16/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/columbus-oh/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-COLUMBUS-OH">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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