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2024 PR Daily Award For Public Affairs and Advocacy Communications"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-wv-earns-2024-pr-daily-award-for-public-affairs-and-advocacy-communications-wv-2024-10-01.html">AARP WV Earns 2024 PR Daily Award For Public Affairs and Advocacy Communications</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/01/24</p> <div>National recognition highlights communications support in major state advocacy win for organization</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/small-grants-make-big-impact-across-the-region-wv-2024-09-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ae121b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+61+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffc%2Fca%2Ffb797d830c2b2258dc9d9fcd002c%2Flivable-communities-image.jpg" alt="Small Grants Make Big Impact Across the Region"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/small-grants-make-big-impact-across-the-region-wv-2024-09-30.html">Small Grants Make Big Impact Across the Region</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/30/24</p> <div>AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/family-caregiver-resources-for-west-virginia-wv-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a7cecea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5122x3293+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe8%2F7c%2F64f481ed40c69a9667a7ea63476f%2Fgettyimages-79394170.jpg" alt="Family Caregiver Resources for West Virginia"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/family-caregiver-resources-for-west-virginia-wv-2024-09-27.html">Family Caregiver Resources for West Virginia</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p> <div>No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/improving-traffic-safety-for-all-west-virginians-wv-2024-09-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in West Virginia</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/701b52a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/849x546+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0f%2Fb9%2F969396e5ebbee0f7fed5431a5038%2Fistock-000063419805-small.jpg" alt="Improving Traffic Safety for All West Virginians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/improving-traffic-safety-for-all-west-virginians-wv-2024-09-15.html">Improving Traffic Safety for All West Virginians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/15/24</p> <div>Virtual meetings planned Sept. 17-21 to develop Older Driver/Road User program</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/celebrate-and-connect-during-hispanic-heritage-month-2024-09-13.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Events</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/93b0d8f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4288x2757+0+46/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F1c%2F3595cefe4d9bae3b7f555673661d%2Fgettyimages-612396542.jpg" alt="Celebrate and Connect During Hispanic Heritage Month"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/celebrate-and-connect-during-hispanic-heritage-month-2024-09-13.html">Celebrate and Connect During Hispanic Heritage Month</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/13/24</p> <div>Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15, a unique time to reflect on the history,…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/is-your-outdoor-space-an-enjoyable-haven-or-lurking-with-hazards-2024-09-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Livable Communities</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d44207f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4448x2859+0+118/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffe%2F36%2F7690f5d94010813ee23414fbec3a%2Fgardenhosefullframe.jpg" alt="Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/is-your-outdoor-space-an-enjoyable-haven-or-lurking-with-hazards-2024-09-10.html">Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/10/24</p> <div>Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.9536018371582,"lng":-81.76509857177734,"latlng":"38.953601837158,-81.765098571777"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/ravenswood-wv/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> 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ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-grief-and-the-holidays-austin-tx-11132024-tsnx8mp7xj2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GRIEF-AND-THE-HOLIDAYS-COPING-WITH-LOSS-WHEN-OTHERS-ARE-JOYFUL">Grief and the Holidays: Coping With Loss When Others are Joyful</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-tn-whats-cookin-with-aarp-chef-donald-2024-z7nrdt97hkn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WHATS-COOKIN-WITH-CHEF-DONALD-NICHOLS">Cooking Class: What's Cookin’ with Chef Donald Nichols</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" 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Whether it’s a deck, a…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.9536018371582,"lng":-81.76509857177734,"latlng":"38.953601837158,-81.765098571777"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/ravenswood-wv/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ravenswood-wv/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 Ravenswood</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ravenswood</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nc-charlotte-presents-zumba-gold-for-brain-health-11132024-at-11-am-et-tqn7k5x8gwd.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-ZUMBA-GOLD-CLASS-FOR-FITNESS-AND-BRAIN-HEALTH">Try a Zumba Gold Class for Fitness and Brain Health</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-grief-and-the-holidays-austin-tx-11132024-tsnx8mp7xj2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GRIEF-AND-THE-HOLIDAYS-COPING-WITH-LOSS-WHEN-OTHERS-ARE-JOYFUL">Grief and the Holidays: Coping With Loss When Others are Joyful</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-tn-whats-cookin-with-aarp-chef-donald-2024-z7nrdt97hkn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WHATS-COOKIN-WITH-CHEF-DONALD-NICHOLS">Cooking Class: What's Cookin’ with Chef Donald Nichols</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ravenswood-wv/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;"> <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">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RAVENSWOOD-WV">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Whether it’s a deck, a…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.9536018371582,"lng":-81.76509857177734,"latlng":"38.953601837158,-81.765098571777"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/ravenswood-wv/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> 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ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/virtual-aarp-tx-grief-and-the-holidays-austin-tx-11132024-tsnx8mp7xj2.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GRIEF-AND-THE-HOLIDAYS-COPING-WITH-LOSS-WHEN-OTHERS-ARE-JOYFUL">Grief and the Holidays: Coping With Loss When Others are Joyful</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-tn-whats-cookin-with-aarp-chef-donald-2024-z7nrdt97hkn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-CLASS-WHATS-COOKIN-WITH-CHEF-DONALD-NICHOLS">Cooking Class: What's Cookin’ with Chef Donald Nichols</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" 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Whether it’s a deck, a…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":38.9536018371582,"lng":-81.76509857177734,"latlng":"38.953601837158,-81.765098571777"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/ravenswood-wv/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> 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