AARP Chapter #22 Chattanooga

06/08/2026

Today AARP Chapter #22 Chattanooga celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day “ Getting Your House In Order” at Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. The program speakers were Amanda Jelks Attorney, Jelks Law she spoke on wills and trust. Speaker Donna Davis Johnson, Allstate Insurance spoke on life insurance and its importance. Speaker Gretchen Wynn with Edwards Jones spoke on financial responsibility. The program was well organized and very informative. The dinner was very healthy and good catered by Herman’s Soul Food & Catering. Many participants were recognized for their years of survival. The high number of years was 42.

I would like to thank our chapter volunteers Gwen Davis and Barbara Lawrence for their time and dedication to this event.

Gracelia Moore, Chapter President

06/01/2026

Today’s meeting was considered a fun day for our Chapter members at AARP Chapter #22 Chattanooga.
We started with a welcome, a prayer and the BINGO games began. The winner of the grand prize was Barbara Lawrence. Thanks to Mrs. Louise O’Neal for calling the BINGO. The schedule of our meetings is attached. Be on the lookout for our chapter in the community at different events during the summer recruiting members. Our next informative meeting is Monday September 14, 2026.

Everyone enjoy your summer and stay safe!

Gracelia Moore, Chapter President

06/01/2026

Our Chapter’s June Newsletter is now available for viewing.

05/31/2026

Today AARP Chapter #22 had the privilege of participating in The Churchville Community Health Fair sponsored by Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Bethel AME Church and Lookout Lodge No 29. Vendor participation was great. The speakers were Dr. Sonya Johnson, Dr. Willie Mae Hubbard, Ms. Sheryl Oglesby, Dr. Cornelius Mance and Mr. Troy Rogers. The Mary Ellen Locker Breast Center mobile and the UTC Nursing Students Polypharmacy were on site.

Special thanks to AARP Chapter member Gwen Davis for volunteering to man the table at this event.

Gracelia Moore, President

05/29/2026

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This information is very important. This also shows how hard AARP works to fight for its members security.

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05/27/2026

Today AARP Chapter #22 Chattanooga had the privilege of participating in the National Senior Health & Fitness Day at the Glenwood Community Center. The gym was filled with all types of vendors who held a special place in their hearts for seniors. There were demonstrations of Tai Chi, chair Pilates and line dancing. This event was awesome.

Special thanks to our members Louise O’Neal and Robbie Smithson who helped me man the table during the event.

Gracelia Moore, Chapter President

05/21/2026

Today Lora Dawson, Silvia Dance and myself attended The 2026 Cares Conference at Tennessee State University Avon Williams Campus in Nashville, Tennessee to widen our knowledge in a discussion on how to protect older adults. Topics were on how the cases unfold, how they are investigated, the response, what we wish others knew, who job is it, from knowing to doing and capacity and consent in practice. Case scenario’s were discussed bring better understanding to all involved. There were so many phenomenal speakers that they can’t be list. Thanks to all the agencies who helped make this conference happen.

Gracelia Moore, President
AARP Chapter #22 Chattanooga

05/05/2026

Today at our monthly chapter meeting we had the opportunity to hear from the amazing Officer Lee Mayweather. He gave us so much pertinent information such as how to recognize the multiple scams that are out.He also told us what to do in so many instances to avoid being taken advantage of by the scammers. He also informed us of the OASIS PROGRAM and how it is there basically to help older adults who live alone feel safe and to know there is someone they can call and who will check on them monthly on a consistent basis.

We, as always recognized our members with May birthdays, did our monthly drawing, conducted our business meeting and had a wonderful lunch.

We would love for you to visit our chapter meetings on the First Monday of each month except July and August. Only in September will we meet on the 2nd Month of the month.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers out there.

Gracelia Moore, Chapter President

05/02/2026

Today we participated in the Health and Wellness Weekend event sponsored by Monumental Baptist Church at The Riverpark Hubert Fry Center. The event started with a 5K race. There were giveaways, a fabulous lunch, vendors, line dancers and more.
The vendors were giving useful information and advice while the speakers spoke about very pertinent information affecting the health and the safety of our community. The weather was perfect!

Thanks for the invite and opportunity to share with the community our presence and mission.

Gracelia Moore, Chapter President

05/01/2026

Our Chapter’s May Newsletter is now available for viewing. Our next chapter meeting is Monday May 4th at 11am. Please check the newsletter for details.