Member Groups

AARP Illinois held this Access Live event to discuss the coronavirus and inform how participants may stay informed and stay healthy. Joining the call was Cook County Board of Commissioners President, Toni Preckwinkle, and Senior Medical Officer at the Cook County Department of Health, Dr. Rachel Rubin. Participants had questions about topics such as the criteria for getting a test, potential treatments for the virus, racial and gender disparities effected by the virus, whether it is safe to visit family, the safety of having caregivers come into residences, whether the flu shot has any affect on the virus, and how nursing home residents are being protected.

AARP New Jersey is hosting a toll-free coronavirus information Telephone Town Hall with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Friday, June 19 at 11:05 a.m. ET. Glenn Gizzi, Senior Stakeholder Liaison at the IRS, will discuss stimulus checks – including the new prepaid debit cards. He will also discuss coronavirus fraud and scams and how to protect yourself. Individuals who are interested in joining and would like to be called on Friday, June 19 at 11:05 a.m. ET can register in advance here.

On Thursday June 18 at 7 p.m. ET, AARP will host a live Q&A telephone town hall meeting. Experts will discuss the latest information related to the Coronavirus. If you would like to be added to the outbound telephone call list for this 7 p.m. session, register here.    

AARP Texas will hold a live Telephone Townhall with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joaquin Castro and Rafael Anchía, Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus of Texas to discuss Economic and Financial Disparities in Hispanic communities. Why your health, education, and community growth may be tied to this financial gap. Call in and ask questions.

During Protect Week, June 15-21, 2020, Marylanders will have an opportunity to learn about the many forms of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older adults via the resources of more than a dozen local and national partners. Join AARP Maryland on June 17 for an interactive town hall discussion about financial exploitation during the pandemic with the US Attorney’s Office, Baltimore County Department of Aging, ElderSafe and Med Chi.

: Join AARP Wisconsin and Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for a listening session on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted your financial security – whether that has been loss of income, unexpected expenses or the challenges of saving for retirement. Caller will be able to ask questions and share comments live on the call.

AARP Texas will hold a live Telephone Townhall with U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway of west Texas to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The hour-long conversation begins at 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, June 11. It will include information about how Congress is responding to the needs of older Texans, including residents of long-term care facilities. You’re invited to join the call and ask questions.

AARP Maryland has teamed up with the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA) and the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA), to assist parents and caregivers juggling school distance learning and family well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us on Wednesday June 10 at 7 pm for an interactive town hall discussion featuring best practices and advice to help families with pre-teens and teens adjust to social distancing and the virtual classroom.

AARP California will be hosting telephone town hall conversation with Congressman Harley Rouda and a Maricela Segura of the Federal Trade Commission to learn about the response to COVID-19 and how to protect yourself from scams and fraud.

AARP Oregon will host a telephone town hall with Congressman Peter DeFazio – What’s on the Congressional Agenda During the Summer – and how Covid-19 is impacting Oregon. It will be held June 9 at 2-3p.m. Congressman DeFazio will share his concerns and take your questions.

Stay informed with the latest information. Join AARP Idaho, Idaho Governor Little Brad Little and health experts for a statewide telephone town to discuss the most recent Coronavirus news and updates. This is an interactive call and participants are encouraged to dial-in and ask questions.

AARP Arizona hosted this Access Live event to provide updates and focusing on Coronavirus scams. The event featured: Seth Boffeli from AARP Fraud Watch Network; Jim Knapp, Section Chief and COVID-19 Fraud Task Force Coordinator, Financial Crimes Unit, District of AZ, Phoenix; Jon Granoff, Section Chief and Elder Fraud Coordinator, Financial Crimes Unit, District of AZ, Tucson; Jeremy Capello, Supervisory Special Agent, Complex Financial Crimes, FBI Phoenix.

AARP Oregon will host a telephone town hall with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici – What’s on the Congressional Agenda During the Summer – and how Covid-19 is impacting Oregon. It will be held June 5 at 10:30 a.m. Congresswoman Bonamici will share her concerns and take your questions.

AARP Texas will hold a live Telephone Townhall with U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey of North Texas to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The conversation will include information about how Congress is responding to the needs of older Texans, including residents of long-term care facilities. You’re invited to join the call and ask questions.

CWA Fights to Address the Covid-19 Crisis: Paid Leave, Premium "Hazard" Pay, and more. Join Local 7777 President Debbie Medina and State Rep. Emily Sirota to hear how you can fight for the HEROES bill and hold our Senators accountable.

CWA Fights to Address the Covid-19 Crisis: Paid Leave, Premium "Hazard" Pay, and more. Join Local 7019 President Ron Fagan and Congressman Ruben Gallego to hear how you can fight for the HEROES bill and hold our Senators accountable.