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  Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month

  Posted on 10/28/24

  November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP…

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  Caring Across Maryland Coalition Honors AARP Advocacy Director Tammy Bresnahan with 2024 Care Champion Award

  Posted on 10/24/24

  Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate State Director for Advocacy Tammy Bresnahan upon receiving the 2024…

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  AARP Maryland Calls for Expanded Prescription Drug Affordability Board Oversight

  Posted on 10/24/24

  (Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription…

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  Stay Aware of Con Artists in Your Neighborhood with the AARP Scam-Tracking Map

  Posted on 10/22/24

  When it comes to fraud, knowledge is power. But how can we spread that knowledge so more people are empowered to…

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  AARP Maryland Applauds Votes to Accept the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Recommendations for Upper Payment Limits

  Posted on 10/22/24

  Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.

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  Tips for a Stunning Fall Garden

  Posted on 10/21/24

  How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.

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  Open Enrollment Means Open Season for Medicare Scams

  Posted on 10/21/24

  Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.

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  AARP Vital Voices Survey Highlights Concerns of Older Marylanders

  Posted on 10/21/24

  AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues…

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  Cooking Class with Chef Christine: Get Ready for Thanksgiving!

  Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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  Mental Health Matters - A Veterans Perspective

  Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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  Coffee with Kathy and George in Howard County

  Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET

  East Columbia 50+ Senior Center

  Columbia, MD

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	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>(Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

	<div>AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/28/24</p>

	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

	<div>Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.</div>
	
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	<div>AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/28/24</p>

	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate State Director for Advocacy Tammy Bresnahan upon receiving the 2024&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/24/24</p>

	<div>(Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

	<div>Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.</div>
	
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	<div>AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

	<div>Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.</div>
	
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	<div>AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/28/24</p>

	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate State Director for Advocacy Tammy Bresnahan upon receiving the 2024&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/24/24</p>

	<div>(Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

	<div>Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.</div>
	
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	<div>AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<div>How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

	<div>Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.</div>
	
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	<div>AARP Maryland is releasing new research that examines how likely Maryland voters age 45 and older feel about issues&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/28/24</p>

	<div>November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support those caring for loved ones. AARP&#8230;</div>
	
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	<div>Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate State Director for Advocacy Tammy Bresnahan upon receiving the 2024&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/24/24</p>

	<div>(Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

	<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/rising-sun-md/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/rising-sun-md/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/rising-sun-md/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li>
				<!--
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/rising-sun-md/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/rising-sun-md/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/rising-sun-md/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
		</li>
		
	</ul>
</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array()
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
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