AARP Virginia

08/31/2026

🐾Searching for a lost pet? Be on guard. Scammers may claim they've found your pet and demand money before providing details. Learn the warning signs: http://spr.ly/6183B1E7pD

08/30/2026

Protect yourself from identity theft and help local families at the same time!

Join AARP Virginia for Fill the Bins with Paper and Food! on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Parkway Church in Woodbridge. Bring up to three boxes of sensitive documents for secure shredding and donate a nonperishable food item to support the Parkway Church pantry. Plus, registrants will be entered for a chance to win a paper shredder!

Register today and reserve your preferred drop-off time: http://spr.ly/6185B1gamx

08/29/2026

🏁 Ready for an unforgettable Richmond adventure?

Grab a teammate and join AARP Virginia for the Race Around Richmond on Friday, Sept. 18, from 1-4 p.m.! Explore iconic landmarks, uncover hidden gems and tackle fun surprise challenges that test your creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills. 🚗🚶‍♀️

Compete for prizes, discover new places and enjoy a sweet reward at the finish line. Space is limited, so choose your partner and register today!

Register now: http://spr.ly/6184B1g14i

08/28/2026

Your coffee maker has been working hard all week. Give it a break. ☕Join us at Panera in Vienna on Sept.11 for Free Coffee Friday. Everyone is welcome! http://spr.ly/6187B10QkH

08/27/2026

🚶 Need a walking buddy? 👟We've got a few.

Walk, Talk & Connect at Tysons Galleria on Sept.10. Walk at your own pace, meet new people, enjoy some conversation, and stick around for coffee afterward. All fitness levels are welcome. http://spr.ly/6185B10tOT

Take a step toward better health with AARP Virginia! Enjoy a relaxed, social walk at Tysons Galleria and stay for coffee and conversation. All ages and abilities welcome.

08/26/2026

AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau issued the following statement in response to Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberger’s Executive Order 20, which safeguards Virginians’ access to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits: http://spr.ly/6188B1aXIK

08/25/2026

🍽️ Crispy, budget-friendly and full of flavor!

Join AARP Virginia and Mercy Chefs for a free virtual cooking demonstration and learn how to make Crispy Catfish Nuggets with Rice & Beans. You'll pick up simple cooking tips and discover how to create a delicious, affordable meal using ingredients that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. The class takes place Sept. 8 from 5-5:30 p.m. Registration is free, and AARP membership is not required. Register: http://spr.ly/6184B1isjy

Join us every Tuesday in September as we learn how to cook low-cost, healthy meals. On the menu this week is catfish nuggets with rice and beans.

08/24/2026

🏠 Recovering from a disaster is hard enough without scammers adding to the stress. Learn how to avoid contractor fraud, fake charities, and FEMA-related scams: http://spr.ly/6180B1E7R4

08/21/2026

What was it like to be among the first Americans deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11?
Join VirginiaNavigator at the Virginia War Memorial on Sept. 9 for a special luncheon featuring retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Christopher C. Spence. Hear his firsthand account of serving in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks and learn the story behind his iconic photo that was shown to the world by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

Veterans, military families, and community members are welcome. Lunch is provided, and representatives will be on hand with career opportunities, resources, and support information.
📅 Sept. 9 | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Virginia War Memorial, Veterans Hall
🎟 Free and open to the public
RSVP: http://spr.ly/6186B1dlWu