AARP Kansas

06/01/2026

Kansans 50+ have a voice—and now’s the time to use it.
As the U.S. Senate race heats up in Kansas, AARP wants to know what matters most to you. Is it protecting Social Security? Lowering prescription drug costs? Supporting family caregivers?
Take just 2 minutes to share your priorities and help shape the conversation with candidates.
👉 Take the questionnaire: http://spr.ly/6182B8i8YG%%
Your input helps ensure older Kansans are heard loud and clear.

05/28/2026

🎾 Ready to try something new and FUN? Join AARP Kansas on the court!
Learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing sports in the country at our FREE Pickleball Clinic in Topeka—perfect for beginners!
📅 Saturday, June 6
🕘 9 a.m. – Noon
📍 Hughes Pickleball Courts, 3330 SW 8th Ave, Topeka
You’ll get hands-on instruction from an experienced coach, covering rules, scoring, and simple techniques—all in a welcoming, supportive environment.
✅ No experience needed
✅ All are welcome
✅ Registration preferred (but not required)

Grab a friend and come see why everyone’s talking about pickleball!

Level up your pickleball skills with this training clinic led by an experienced instructor..

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, AARP Kansas honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
We are reminded of the immense value of our freedoms—and the heroes who gave their lives so we could live free.
As we gather with family and friends, we pause to reflect on the true meaning of this day. We will never forget those who gave everything in service to our nation.

05/22/2026

🎬 Join AARP Kansas for a FREE screening of Taking Care in Topeka on May 29!
This powerful film shares Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen’s personal journey with Alzheimer’s and caregiving—told with humor, heart, and hope.
After the film, hear from local experts during a live panel discussion and connect with helpful resources for caregivers and families.
📍 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
🗓 Friday, May 29, 6 p.m.
🎟 FREE (registration required)
Learn more about the event and register: http://spr.ly/6186B8Gkpy

Taking Care is a 38-minute documentary following Seth and Lauren Rogen as they navigate the challenges of Lauren's mother early-onset Alzeimer's.

05/19/2026

This National Veterans Awareness Month, AARP Kansas is proud to honor volunteer and Navy veteran Rick Gibson.
Rick recently participated in Honor Flight 1060 out of Wichita—visiting Washington, D.C. memorials and receiving the recognition he and fellow veterans deserve.
His story is a powerful reminder that service doesn’t end—it continues through giving back to others every day. 💙 Read his story: http://spr.ly/6187BB78Tz

04/29/2026

Filing for Social Security: Sometimes Timing is Everything

Trying to decide when to file for Social Security? This is where we can help. Join a free virtual seminar to hear about early, full and delayed retirement and how to make the best decision for your personal circumstances. Tuesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. CT.

Register: http://spr.ly/6187BBPz8B

04/28/2026

🌱 We’re celebrating a new space for connection in Wichita!
AARP Kansas is proud to help mark the opening of the Riverside Garden Unity Garden, an ADA‑compliant, inclusive space designed so more people of all ages and abilities can garden, connect, and stay active together. This project shows how thoughtful design can build stronger, more welcoming communities. 💚🌻


Click the link in the comments to learn more.

04/24/2026

Join us as we help our partners at Riverside Garden in Wichita officially open the AARP funded Unity Garden. The project expands access to gardening and community space for older adults and people with mobility challenges, strengthening inclusion and community connection.

04/21/2026

From fake benefits updates to phishing emails and imposter scams, fraud targeting service members, veterans, and their families is on the rise. That’s why AARP and Blue Star Families are coming together for Ground Truth: Scams Targeting the Military, a free audio recording featuring experts from:

• United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and Operation Protect Veterans
• Blue Star Families
• AARP Fraud Watch Network

🛡️ You’ll learn what scams are happening right now, what red flags to watch for, and practical steps you can use immediately to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your hard-earned benefits. All you need to do is register and be ready to hear the information on your own time.

📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM CT
📍 Online via YouTube
🎟️ Free — AARP membership not required
👉 Register here: