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  Save the Date: January 11, 2025

  Posted on 11/04/24

  The Hidden Power of Purpose: Film Screening & Dynamic Networking

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: FWN Goes to The Capitol

  Posted on 11/04/24

  The AARP Fraud Watch Network testified before Capitol Hill lawmakers in September, urging stronger consumer protections…

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  Scam Jam offers advice to protect against fraud

  Posted on 11/01/24

  When Shawn Smith was growing up, his mother gave him a common childhood warning: “Don’t talk to strangers and don’t…

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  Empowering You for the Life Ahead

  Posted on 11/01/24

  AARP Virginia Empowering You for the Life Ahead conference provided attendees with valuable information to help…

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  How to Vote in Virginia's 2024 Elections

  Posted on 10/30/24

  Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Virginia, such as absentee voting, early…

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Tech-Support Scams

  Posted on 10/28/24

  Tech support is calling – but should you answer? One might think that a crime like the tech support scam, which has…

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  AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

  Posted on 10/21/24

  It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season.

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  AARP Virginia 2025 Legislative Priorities

  Posted on 10/18/24

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  Young Onset Dementia

  Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET

  Mazawey Education and Support Center

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  Richmond Caregiving Workshop

  Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET

  VCU Health Hub at 25th

  Richmond, VA

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  Protecting Yourself from Holiday Scams and Fraud

  Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET

  PRINCE WILLIAM SENIOR CENTER AT MANASSAS

  MANASSAS, VA

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