Learn something new this September! AARP CT is a great resource for older adults, featuring virtual events on a variety of topics from financial tips, historical lectures, trivia, and even in person field trips. These events are a great way to learn practical knowledge and connect with others through fun activities. Take a look at the upcoming AARP CT events happening this September:
AARP Virtual Trivia
Thursday, Sep 1, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Virtual event
AARP is hosting a fun-filled event of friendly competition and laughter! Join us to connect with members and guests across the country as we test our knowledge while learning about how AARP is supporting our members and the 50-plus community. Register here
Discover the Safety Benefits of the Latest Car Technology
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022 @ 1:00pm
Virtual event
This 90-minute interactive workshop will cover the latest technologies to look for when shopping for a new car, and how to make the most of these high-tech safety features when driving. Learn about the safety benefits of blind spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights and more. Register here
Build Your Money Confidence to Get Financially Healthy
Thursday, Sep 8, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Virtual event
With so much economic uncertainty, it can be hard to know where to start. This webinar will explore how to make a plan you can stick with, as well as how to make better decisions to improve your financial well-being. During the webinar, you can schedule a live one-on-one call with a volunteer Certified Financial Planner™ professional. Register here
Meet Me in Mystic
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 @ 10:00am
Mystic Seaport Museum (75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355)
AARP CT is asking our friends to “Meet Me in Mystic” for four great events in September and October. Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum and home to the world’s last wooden whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan. AARP members and one guest can register for free tickets to visit Mystic Seaport Museum. Register here
Athens and The Great Tragedian Playwrights
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2022 @ 1:00pm
Virtual event
This series will be taught by Dr. Gilbert L. Gigliotti, a professor of English and Latin at Central Connecticut State University. We’ll discuss how the works of the three great tragic playwrights – Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides – reflect the glories and tensions of Athenian society during the remarkable 5th century BCE between the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. The other classes in this series will be held on October 12th (Sophocles) and November 9th (Euripides). Register here
Social Security: Understanding What May Impact Your Monthly Benefits
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Virtual event
You’re counting on Social Security payments to help support your retirement. But did you know the decisions you make today can affect the amount of your benefits in years to come? Join us for a free webinar and learn how to plan for your Social Security benefit payments and make choices that can help you build a better retirement. Register here
CT’s Beardsley Zoo Series
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Virtual event
Join Tamara Zeller form the US Fish and Wildlife Services for a series of short youth-produced films about loon research in Alaska and the collaborative efforts of scientists to learn more about these iconic species. Films will touch upon loon migration, habitat changes, and challenges facing loons in an evolving arctic climate. We will also show a film about the loons of Connors Lake in Anchorage, and the story behind efforts to conserve them. Register here
Understanding Your Nervous System
Friday, Sep 23, 2022 @ 3:00pm
Virtual event
Licensed Psychotherapist Jessa Llewellyn will guide you through how your nervous system processes emotion. You’ll learn about your nervous system responses through experiential exercises that teach you how to work with your natural responses instead of against them. By the end, you will feel more compassion for your “knee-jerk” reactions and more connected to your body’s experience of life’s ups and downs. Register here
Key Questions to Ask About Medicare Initial Enrollment
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022 @ 12:00pm
Virtual event
Medicare initial enrollment can be complicated. Understanding your personal needs and priorities, as well as knowing what questions to ask, could help you make more informed Medicare decisions. Approach initial enrollment with a clearer sense of what type of healthcare coverage you need for the future. Join us for this free virtual seminar to learn more about your options and what scenarios to consider. Register here
Filing for Social Security: Sometimes Timing is Everything
Friday, Sep 30, 2022 @ 12:00pm
Virtual event
Explore strategies for claiming Social Security benefits and making Social Security decisions that meet your needs. Join us for this free virtual seminar to discover commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits and the importance of making informed decisions. We’ll explore how benefits are calculated and the potential impact of claiming Social Security retirement too early, understanding earnings limits and other work considerations, the process for claiming your Social Security benefits, and more. Register here
Learn more:
Visit the AARP CT website to view their resources and more upcoming events
For more events happening at your local Senior Center, visit the Age Well Events Calendar
