AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.
The following events are available in the North Carolina Mountain Region. Please click the links to learn more and register.
Website: www.aarp.org/mountainnc
Twitter: @AARPmountainnc
Instagram: @aarpmountainnc
Facebook: @ AARPNC
Should you need special assistance to attend these events, please contact Rebecca Chaplin at 828-380-6242 or rchaplin@aarp.org
Upcoming Events
2023 Community Challenge Grant
Apply for a quick-action grant to make your community a better place to live and age.
The deadline is Wednesday, March 15 at 5 PM. Learn more here.
HomeFit with the YMCA
Ferguson Family YMCA, Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30 AM, https://events.aarp.org/d/plqssv/
Corpening Memorial YMCA (Marion), Monday February 20 at 11 AM, https://events.aarp.org/d/nlqss5/
Join us for a practical, energizing overview of simple steps you can take to identify modifications that will assure that your home is safe and accessible. An AARP HomeFit presentation can help you make where you live a life-long home that’s comfortable, safe, and a great fit! Includes a 24-page handout which highlights the key points of the presentation.
The African American Experience in the Smokies
Tuesday, February 21, 6-7:15
Register: https://www.history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/wncpast/
The African American Experiences in the Smokies Project highlights the overlooked history of African Americans in the Smokies and Southern Appalachia. AARP members and guests can join this Swannanoa Valley Museum event for free using the code: WNCHistory at checkout.
Daily Ways to Save
Wednesday, March 8th, 10:30 am
Similar to termites, little expenditures can eat away at your financial foundation. Everything from shared phone plans to discount dining can cut expenses. Join the webinar to share ideas about some simple and some not so simple ways to save. Celeste Collins, from OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling will join Gretchen Batra, AARP NC volunteer, to reveal tips for saving. On this lively webinar, participants will be encouraged to add their ideas and successes. Do join us!
Follow the link to register: https://events.aarp.org/d/tlq41v/
Never Too Old to Publish
Thursday, March 16, 2:00 PM
Register: https://events.aarp.org/d/jlqwmj/
Have you had a dream of becoming a writer for years, perhaps decades? Those of us in the second half of life might wonder whether that dream will ever become destiny. TEDx presenter and western North Carolina author Maggie Wallem Rowe signed her first contract with a traditional publisher at age 65, released her second book at 69, and believes the years behind you have been preparing you for the best work ahead of you. Participants will come away with a fresh vision from this interactive, inspirational workshop.
Living Successfully with Hearing Loss: Tools to be Successful in My Daily Roles
Thursday, March 16, 10-11 AM
Register: https://events.aarp.org/d/blqrxb/
As we age, the likelihood of hearing loss increases. The good news is that we can still live productive and happy lives with hearing loss. Join hearing-loss experts and others who are experiencing hearing loss to learn more about various levels of hearing loss and the tools available to help us be successful at work, with family, in the community. This session will also include tips for communicating with someone who is deaf/hard of hearing and/or deaf/blind.
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Living Successfully with Hearing Loss: Tips to Manage Your Healthcare
Thursday, March 30, 10-11 AM
Register: https://events.aarp.org/d/8lqrxc/
Access to healthcare is important to all of us, yet hearing loss can present barriers to accessing the care we need. This session is designed for people with hearing loss and their loved ones. Participants will learn about the correlation between aging and hearing loss, the ADA regulations that support people with hearing loss, and the types of accommodations available including programs to support effective communication in healthcare settings.
Building Community Through Volunteering
With Val Walker, MS, Educator, AuthorThursday, Thursday, April 6, 1-2:30 PM
Virtual (at your home) or In-Person at Land of Sky Regional Council, the YWCA of Asheville, Generations Ashe, or Maple Crest at Lee Walker Heights Community Room
Register: https://events.aarp.org/BuildingCommunity
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Volunteering is not only good for our health, it’s a solid way to build community, fellowship, and friendship. It helps us grow a sense of belonging as well as a sense of place. By getting to know and appreciate what’s in our surrounding community, we have more opportunities to break out of isolating situations—or break out of our own shells by sharing our sense of purpose and the joy of serving others.
Participants at this event will hear from author Val Walker directly, connect with others who have similar interests, and meet the volunteer coordinators with local organizations. There will be virtual and in-person options throughout Western North Carolina. Those who attend in person will receive the added benefit of lunch provided by AARP.
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