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class="title"><a href="/news/grief-and-surviving-the-holidays-va-2024-12-13.html">Grief and Surviving the Holidays </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/13/24</p> <div>AARP Virginia along with Celebrate Helping Hands of Fredericksburg sponsored a community event called Grief and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/tom-carr-and-pedalsafe-roa-receive-2024-neighborhood-improvement-award-for-aarp-grant-implementation-va-2024-12-13.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Roanoke</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/14ae71e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+19/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5d%2Fd2%2F697e74de404daa63f425e25fcf16%2Fgettyimages-831540992.jpg" alt="Tom Carr and PedalSafe ROA receive 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Award for AARP Grant Implementation"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/tom-carr-and-pedalsafe-roa-receive-2024-neighborhood-improvement-award-for-aarp-grant-implementation-va-2024-12-13.html">Tom Carr and PedalSafe ROA receive 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Award for AARP Grant Implementation</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/13/24</p> <div>Thanks to the generous support of AARP and Toyota Motor North America, volunteers painted artistic designs created by…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/policy-and-pints-making-your-voice-heard-va-2024-12-11.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in 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/71ce5aa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/825x530+0+364/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb5%2F43%2F790c21f74aa2874199c830a70725%2Fpolicy-and-pints-031-jc.jpg" alt="Policy and Pints: Making Your Voice Heard"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/policy-and-pints-making-your-voice-heard-va-2024-12-11.html">Policy and Pints: Making Your Voice Heard</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/11/24</p> <div>This event was an opportunity for the northern Virginia community to learn about AARP’s priorities for 2025, and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/aarp-lays-out-state-legislative-goals-for-2025-va-2024-12-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in 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/ed26ca9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/360x231+0+38/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6d%2F07%2Ffde444584cafa7de03d203270c05%2Fjared.jpg" alt="AARP Lays Out State Legislative Goals for 2025"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-lays-out-state-legislative-goals-for-2025-va-2024-12-10.html">AARP Lays Out State Legislative Goals for 2025</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/10/24</p> <div>When Virginia lawmakers return to Richmond in January, AARP will have four main legislative goals in mind, and the…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-virginia-fraud-alert-airline-call-center-scams-va-2024-12-09.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in 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/8416104/2147483647/strip/true/crop/940x604+0+92/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe5%2F10%2F2d04e69046a3b80a171ed770032e%2Funtitled-design-4.jpg" alt="AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Airline Call Center Scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-virginia-fraud-alert-airline-call-center-scams-va-2024-12-09.html">AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Airline Call Center Scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/09/24</p> <div>With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are ready to cash in on travelers eager for help with…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/spark-the-look-of-lewy-body-dementia-va-2024-12-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in 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/50d9a60/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+63/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0d%2Ff8%2F7c1bd2fb46a0bd7af257307cbebc%2Fgettyimages-1157123157.jpg" alt="SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/spark-the-look-of-lewy-body-dementia-va-2024-12-06.html">SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/06/24</p> <div>A screening of “SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia ” was recently hosted on Zoom by Insight…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Roanoke</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/8a64842/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1500x964+0+322/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F99%2Fb91b2d094846ade68b4a868ece5f%2Fwarner-joyce-atesha.jpg" alt="Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html">Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/05/24 - By <b>Joyce E. Williams</b></p> <div>Themed "Elevate Your Future," the conference featured workshops and discussions covering a wide range of topics, from…</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":37.27259826660156,"lng":-79.94239807128906,"latlng":"37.272598266602,-79.942398071289"}' 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="/roanoke-va/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free 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class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/50d9a60/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+63/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0d%2Ff8%2F7c1bd2fb46a0bd7af257307cbebc%2Fgettyimages-1157123157.jpg" alt="SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/spark-the-look-of-lewy-body-dementia-va-2024-12-06.html">SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/06/24</p> <div>A screening of “SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia ” was recently hosted on Zoom by Insight…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Roanoke</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/8a64842/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1500x964+0+322/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F99%2Fb91b2d094846ade68b4a868ece5f%2Fwarner-joyce-atesha.jpg" alt="Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html">Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/05/24 - By <b>Joyce E. Williams</b></p> <div>Themed "Elevate Your Future," the conference featured workshops and discussions covering a wide range of topics, from…</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":37.27259826660156,"lng":-79.94239807128906,"latlng":"37.272598266602,-79.942398071289"}' 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="/roanoke-va/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="/roanoke-va/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 Roanoke</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Roanoke</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tuesday-explorers-presents-magical-not-magic-the-joy-of-reiki-8fnthhz5mw3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MAGICAL-NOT-MAGIC-THE-JOY-OF-REIKI">Magical, Not Magic: The Joy of Reiki</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tuesday-explorers-presents-the-theater-awaits-discover-the-magic-of-community-theater-jynsmmmrfz4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-THEATER-AWAITS-DISCOVER-THE-MAGIC-OF-COMMUNITY-THEATER">The Theater Awaits: Discover the Magic of Community Theater</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/intro-to-smartphone-photography-22nm96n8z8d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INTRO-TO-SMARTPHONE-PHOTOGRAPHY">Intro to Smartphone Photography</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/roanoke-va/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-ROANOKE-VA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/50d9a60/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+63/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0d%2Ff8%2F7c1bd2fb46a0bd7af257307cbebc%2Fgettyimages-1157123157.jpg" alt="SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/spark-the-look-of-lewy-body-dementia-va-2024-12-06.html">SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/06/24</p> <div>A screening of “SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia ” was recently hosted on Zoom by Insight…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Roanoke</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img 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Williams</b></p> <div>Themed "Elevate Your Future," the conference featured workshops and discussions covering a wide range of topics, from…</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":37.27259826660156,"lng":-79.94239807128906,"latlng":"37.272598266602,-79.942398071289"}' 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="/roanoke-va/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free 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class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8a64842/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1500x964+0+322/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F99%2Fb91b2d094846ade68b4a868ece5f%2Fwarner-joyce-atesha.jpg" alt="Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html">Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/05/24 - By <b>Joyce E. Williams</b></p> <div>Themed "Elevate Your Future," the conference featured workshops and discussions covering a wide range of topics, from…</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":37.27259826660156,"lng":-79.94239807128906,"latlng":"37.272598266602,-79.942398071289"}' 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="/roanoke-va/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="/roanoke-va/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 Roanoke</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Roanoke</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tuesday-explorers-presents-magical-not-magic-the-joy-of-reiki-8fnthhz5mw3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MAGICAL-NOT-MAGIC-THE-JOY-OF-REIKI">Magical, Not Magic: The Joy of Reiki</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/tuesday-explorers-presents-the-theater-awaits-discover-the-magic-of-community-theater-jynsmmmrfz4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-THEATER-AWAITS-DISCOVER-THE-MAGIC-OF-COMMUNITY-THEATER">The Theater Awaits: Discover the Magic of Community Theater</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/intro-to-smartphone-photography-22nm96n8z8d.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INTRO-TO-SMARTPHONE-PHOTOGRAPHY">Intro to Smartphone Photography</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/roanoke-va/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-ROANOKE-VA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/50d9a60/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+63/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0d%2Ff8%2F7c1bd2fb46a0bd7af257307cbebc%2Fgettyimages-1157123157.jpg" alt="SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/spark-the-look-of-lewy-body-dementia-va-2024-12-06.html">SPARK: The Look of Lewy Body Dementia</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/06/24</p> <div>A screening of “SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia ” was recently hosted on Zoom by Insight…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Roanoke</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/8a64842/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1500x964+0+322/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F99%2Fb91b2d094846ade68b4a868ece5f%2Fwarner-joyce-atesha.jpg" alt="Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html">Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/05/24 - By <b>Joyce E. Williams</b></p> <div>Themed "Elevate Your Future," the conference featured workshops and discussions covering a wide range of topics, from…</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":37.27259826660156,"lng":-79.94239807128906,"latlng":"37.272598266602,-79.942398071289"}' 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="/roanoke-va/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free 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class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8a64842/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1500x964+0+322/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F99%2Fb91b2d094846ade68b4a868ece5f%2Fwarner-joyce-atesha.jpg" alt="Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/twelfth-annual-womens-conference-draws-hundreds-in-roanoke-va-2024-12-05.html">Twelfth Annual Women’s Conference Draws Hundreds in Roanoke</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/05/24 - By <b>Joyce E. Williams</b></p> <div>Themed "Elevate Your Future," the conference featured workshops and discussions covering a wide range of topics, from…</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":37.27259826660156,"lng":-79.94239807128906,"latlng":"37.272598266602,-79.942398071289"}' 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="/roanoke-va/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free 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