Produce from AARP ‘Giving Gardens’ Donated to Low-Income Seniors

Posted on 01/3/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Ohio By Phyllis Codling McLaughlin, AARP Bulletin Louise Coulter, 76, was never a big fan of vegetables. But the fresh-picked tomatoes and green beans she received last year from a Cincinnati community garden were “a real treat.” The ripe produce was dropped off to Coulter at her apartment in a Cincinnati high-rise for low-income older adults, as part of her Meals on Wheels delivery.
All the produce grown in AARP Ohio-sponsored beds in three community gardens was donated to a nonprofit that …

Cuyahoga Falls man wins $5,000 for local foodbank

Posted on 12/19/2012 by | AARP Ohio | Comments

About AARP | Ohio | Press Robert Wilk of Cuyahoga Falls has been named winner of the Performance Racing Network’s (PRN) ‘Win Groceries for a Year Sweepstakes’ presented by AARP Foundation and Nationwide Insurance. Wilk will receive a $5,000 gift card to his local grocery store and in addition to his grand prize, AARP Foundation, through its Drive to End Hunger, has pledged a $5,000 donation to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank near Wilk’s hometown. “My wife and I were elated to hear we won,” said Wilk. …

Resolve to Give. Resolve to Grow.

Posted on 12/18/2012 by | AARP Ohio | Comments

Ohio If your 2013 resolutions seek to improve your community, AARP Ohio can help. In this season of reflection and resolutions, AARP Ohio would like to introduce you a few of the thousands of volunteers who are improving their communities and enriching their lives. James Williams of Cleveland sees a brighter future when the young people he tutors greet him with a smile. Enthusiasm envelops James, an AARP Experience Corps reading tutor, and his students as they learn and increase their …

Holiday Trains, Dead Sea Scrolls exhibits open in Cincinnati

Posted on 12/18/2012 by | AARP Ohio | Comments

Events | Home & Family | Local Resources | Ohio   AARP members are being offered special discounts to visit two separate exhibits at the Cincinnati Museum Center: Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Trains and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Now through Jan. 6, pay the same rate as a child – just $9 — to visit Holiday Junction, featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains, which includes a ticket to watch Rocky Mountain Express at the OMNIMAX Theater. This offer is valid for up to four non museum member adult admissions.* …

Holiday Time is a Good Time To Give Back

Posted on 12/18/2012 by | AARP Ohio | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy | Events | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Local Resources | Ohio | Volunteering As the holiday season falls upon us, reflections of the past year tend to remind us to be thankful for what we have and to be mindful of the less fortunate. Although every day is a good day to “give back” there is something about this time of year that brings helping our fellow Ohioans to the forefront of our minds. There are several opportunities to make a difference in your community, whether it’s helping to provide holiday meals to …

The Final Lap – A Message from your AARP Ohio State President

Posted on 11/30/2012 by | AARP Ohio | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy | Ohio Hi, this is Mike Barnhart, Volunteer State President for AARP Ohio. Recently, legislation was introduced in the Ohio General Assembly, which would have gravely affected Ohioans’ access to basic, flat rate landline telephone service. I am pleased to inform you that through the efforts of AARP Ohio and our partners across the state, it appears that Senate Bill 271 advocates will be prevented from eliminating access to this essential service. While we are pleased with our efforts, we must look to …

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