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  AARP Rapid City Hosts Monthly Free Coffee Kickstart

  Featured - By Mary Michaels

  AARP volunteers in Rapid City host Free Coffee Kickstart events on the first Monday of the month

• AARP in South Dakota

  

  Pierre Tops State Rankings in 2024 AARP Livability Index

  Posted on 10/15/24

  Results of the 2024 AARP Livability Index Release with South Dakota Rankings

• AARP in South Dakota

  

  Watch the Livestream: Securing Social Security's Future

  Posted on 10/02/24

  Tri-state forum on the future of Social Security

• AARP in South Dakota

  

  How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in South Dakota

  Posted on 09/26/24

  South Dakota residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot.…

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  Family Caregiver Resources for South Dakota

  Posted on 09/26/24

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  Celebrate and Connect During Hispanic Heritage Month

  Posted on 09/13/24

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  Posted on 09/10/24

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  NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on South Dakota Seniors

  Posted on 08/29/24

  AARP released a report this week showing an estimated 6,267 South Dakotans on Medicare prescription drug plans will see…

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AARP Events for Rapid City

AARP Events for Rapid City

• Artificial Intelligence, Part 5: Crafting Children's Tales

  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MT

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• A Gentle Workout With Nia

  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MT

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• Recharge With Gentle Yoga

  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT

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