Arizona Appoints State President

Posted on 12/12/2012 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy | Arizona | Volunteering AARP in Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Erickson of Litchfield Park to serve as state president of the organization in Arizona. Erickson will begin his term on January 1. In his new role, Erickson will lead AARP’s network of over 100 volunteers in the state and provide a leadership voice on behalf of the national organization in Arizona. He will also serve as chair of the AARP Arizona Executive Council, a leadership volunteer council that sets …

Peoria Police Recognize AARP Arizona

Posted on 12/12/2012 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

About AARP | Arizona | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Local Resources The City of Peoria Police Department recognized AARP Arizona and other community partners at a luncheon Dec. 11 for their support of police community service activities during the course of 2012. AARP Arizona State Director David Mitchell accepted a Community Partnership Award from the Police Department for the AARP State Office’s work in helping to promote the launch of its Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) program. SALT benefits seniors by teaching them how not to become victims of crime and …

Hispanic Health Retirement Conferences Held

Posted on 12/11/2012 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Arizona | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Local Resources AARP Arizona recently partnered with Campesinos Sin Fronteras and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in hosting a series of retirement security conferences that featured information on Social Security, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Spanish and English in Yuma, Tempe and Tucson. The 50+ Conferences on Social Security, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act were well attended by many who were interested in learning more about the workings of Medicare and Social Security as well …

When Is It Time to Hang Up the Keys?

Posted on 12/1/2012 by | AARP National | Comments

Arizona | Home & Family Here’s a little secret about talking with an older parent about a possible end to driving: Try some small talk. Start with, perhaps, the hazards of driving in inclement weather. Then work up to what happens when eyes age and reflexes slow. Read More: AARP Bulletin

AARP’s Lily Liu Talks About the History of AARP

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

About AARP | Arizona AARP’s Lily Liu loves talking about the history of AARP.  She has spent the better part of ten years researching the background of the national organization and its founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Recently, AARP’s Lily Liu visited the state office of AARP in Phoenix, where she sat down with AARP Arizona Associate State Director David Parra for an indepth interview on the history of the national organization. Watch the interview and learn about AARP’s beginnings and Dr. Andrus’ passion …

Volunteer Honored with AARP State Andrus Award

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Arizona | Volunteering AARP in Arizona has honored Arky Muscato of Peoria, Arizona, with the 2012 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service. The award is the Association’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award for community service and symbolizes an individual’s power and ability to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. “We’re delighted to present Arky Muscato with the 2012 Arizona Andrus Award for Community Service,” said David Mitchell, AARP Arizona State Director. “His tireless energy and spirit to serve is an …

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