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AARP to provide free tax assistance, prep at Natick senior center - Boston.com

2012-02-06
Lexington Herald LeaderAARP to provide free tax assistance, prep at Natick senior centerBoston.comBy Jaclyn Reiss, Town Correspondent AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a volunteer-run tax assistance program, will provide free tax assistance and preparation at the Natick Kennedy Senior Center from Feb. 7 through April 15, according to the organization.AARP to offer free tax preparationAnderson Independent MailAARP's Tax-Aide helps Tulsa area residents with free tax serviceTulsa WorldAARP Tax Help Available in Franklin and HartNews Talk 810Record-Searchlight -U-T San Diego -Patch.comall 236 news articles »

Increase in SNAP Asset Limit Eases Burden on Struggling Pennsylvanians - MarketWatch (press release)

2012-02-06
Increase in SNAP Asset Limit Eases Burden on Struggling PennsylvaniansMarketWatch (press release)"There is no doubt that this change represents a major policy reversal and is a huge step in the right direction," says Ivonne Gutierrez Bucher, AARP Pennsylvania State Director. Early in January it was reported the Corbett administration wrote to the ...and more »

AARP driver safety classes target needs - Telegraph Neighbors

2012-02-05
AARP driver safety classes target needsTelegraph NeighborsAARP Driver Safety Program instructor Bob Bloomfield teaches a class at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. The next session takes place in May. For more information, contact AARP State Coordinator Ollie Lafond at 228-8483. Mary Ellen and Richard Smith, ...AARP Driver Safety Program offered at South Jersey Healthcare-Elmer HospitalNJ.comall 2 news articles »

AARP applauds AZ Department of Insurance for rate reviews of health plans - News-Medical.net

2012-02-04
Live Insurance NewsAARP applauds AZ Department of Insurance for rate reviews of health plansNews-Medical.netOfficials from AARP Arizona are weighing-in with the Arizona Department of Insurance on the transparency of health insurance plan rate reviews. The department is currently reviewing the process for rate reviews of health insurance plans.AARP Arizona teams with insurance regulators to attempt to open up the state's ...Live Insurance Newsall 3 news articles »

AARP Foundation donates money to help feed elderly - Sage Nonprofit Solutions

2012-02-06
AARP Foundation donates money to help feed elderlySage Nonprofit SolutionsThe AARP Foundation stated that it would be sending out the funds through its grants program, giving food to those in need in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The following charities got funding through the organization's Hunger Innovation ...

What's Up, Feb. 6, 2012 - Coos Bay World

2012-02-06
What's Up, Feb. 6, 2012Coos Bay WorldAARP Tax-aide 8:30 am to 4 pm, Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane, Brookings. By appointment only, Spanish available. Call 541-469-6822 to schedule. AARP Tax-aide 9 am to 1 pm, College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark at Oak, North Bend.

As its growth stalls in a bad economy, NASCAR changes gears - USA TODAY

2012-02-05
USA TODAYAs its growth stalls in a bad economy, NASCAR changes gearsUSA TODAYBy Dave Caldwell, CNBC.com Until about a year ago, Jo Ann Jenkins, the president of the AARP Foundation, had been searching hard for someone, or something, to bring more awareness of what the organization considers to be a serious and overlooked issue: ...and more »

What did you think of the Super Bowl halftime show? - Hattiesburg American

2012-02-06
ABC NewsWhat did you think of the Super Bowl halftime show?Hattiesburg AmericanShe may have lip-synched but how many AARP members can still do it like she did it? Nicki Minaj and MIA's “Give Me All Your Luvin,' ” was entertaining – even though MIA gave us all the finger. I've gotta add this – loved that guy on the tightrope and ...The Takeaway: Why Is Madonna's Age (Or Coach Coughlin's) Such A Big Deal?AARP News (blog)Madonna Delivers Shock-Free Halftime ShowBig Hollywoodall 3,112 news articles »

AMA and AARP publish Medicare preventive benefits brochure - American Medical News

2012-02-05
AMA and AARP publish Medicare preventive benefits brochureAmerican Medical NewsThe American Medical Association and AARP announced Jan. 26 the publication of a brochure to inform Medicare patients about fully covered preventive services. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires Medicare to fully cover with no ...

AARP volunteers to help with taxes - U-T San Diego

2012-02-06
AARP volunteers to help with taxesU-T San DiegoVISTA — AARP volunteers plan to help low- and middle-income seniors 60 years or older prepare their income tax forms beginning Monday. The service is scheduled to run through April 15 at the Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center, at 1400 Vale Terrace ...

AARP to offer free tax preparation

2012-02-06
The Tax-Aide program, sponsored by AARP in conjunction with the IRS, continues again this year in several local communities. This program is designed to assist seniors and low- to moderate-income citizens prepare their federal and state tax returns. The service is free and run entirely by volunteers. You do not have to be a member of AARP to receive this service.

AARP offers free tax counseling at Marblehead library, elsewhere

2012-01-29
From Feb. 1 through April 17, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the free tax-assistance-and-preparation program offered by the AARP Foundation, helps taxpayers with basic federal and state income-tax returns.

AARP leaving our values behind

2012-02-06
As everyone has probably figured out by now I am a Democrat with an open mind and Becky and John are Stout Republicans. Some of our coffee meetings can get a little heated and loud, but that is the...

Green Dot Will Launch AARP Foundation Prepaid MasterCard®

2012-01-26
Green Dot Corporation , a provider of widely distributed, low-cost banking and payment solutions to a broad base of U.S. consumers, is working with AARP Foundation and MasterCard to launch the first prepaid card tailored to older Americans.

AARP driver safety classes scheduled

2012-02-03
The AARP Driver Safety Program has released new class schedules:-- 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 9

AARP offering help with taxes

2012-02-05
Free federal and state tax preparation and free E-filing will be offered by the AARP Tax-Aide Program where volunteers will be available through April 14 to help taxpayers of middle and low income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older.

AARP associate state director conducts program

2012-02-03
AARP Chapter 829-Victoria had their Jan. 31 meeting at 1 p.m. at the Victoria County Senior Citizens Center on Murray Street.

AARP Stands Up Against Voter ID Law

2012-01-30
The AARP is sending a warning to state lawmakers about legislation requiring people show a photo ID to vote.

Really, AARP? Really? http://t.co/X57WvSVb

2012-02-06
Really, AARP? Really? http://t.co/X57WvSVb

@AARP those are Meryl Streep's shoes!

2012-02-06
@AARP those are Meryl Streep's shoes!

RT @AARP: Guess who these shoes belong to....#WinnerGetsRT #movies4grownups http://t.co/PnVNE7aX

2012-02-06
RT @AARP: Guess who these shoes belong to....#WinnerGetsRT #movies4grownups http://t.co/PnVNE7aX

Meryl Streep, she is beautiful. Is Nicole Kidman there? RT @BrettMalec The greatest! At #aarp event http://t.co/CqaNDumw

2012-02-06
Meryl Streep, she is beautiful. Is Nicole Kidman there? RT @BrettMalec The greatest! At #aarp event http://t.co/CqaNDumw

RT @BrettMalec: The greatest! At #aarp event http://t.co/0qKyfsAK

2012-02-06
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6 Fun Volunteer Opportunities With Benefits http://t.co/Eeayq0le

2012-02-06
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The Canon XA 10 big little professional HD Video Camera AARP ...: Canon XA10 HD Professional Camera corder is a... http://t.co/JROz2lYa

2012-02-06
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@AARP the queen mu !

2012-02-06
@AARP the queen mu !

A #movies4grownups couple. "How many years?" "...40? Over 40, yes." The von Sydows, y'all: http://t.co/o3b1TJtF

2012-02-06
A #movies4grownups couple. "How many years?" "...40? Over 40, yes." The von Sydows, y'all: http://t.co/o3b1TJtF

Have fun! RT @thekellyecarter: It's cool to age. I'm @BeverlyWilshire for @AARP #movies4grownups Awards. Sharon Stone is one of honorees

2012-02-06
Have fun! RT @thekellyecarter: It's cool to age. I'm @BeverlyWilshire for @AARP #movies4grownups Awards. Sharon Stone is one of honorees

@AARP Meryl Streep ?

2012-02-06
@AARP Meryl Streep ?

RT @HHSGov: .@AARP Thx for your Q. Up to 10,000 Medicare patients w/ chronic conditions can now get most care @ home http://t.co/a8tf7fvG #Seniorshealth

2012-02-06
RT @HHSGov: .@AARP Thx for your Q. Up to 10,000 Medicare patients w/ chronic conditions can now get most care @ home http://t.co/a8tf7fvG #Seniorshealth

@Apostolic_AJ #stepsUp hmm I smell a lie.. get your AARP card off the ground u dropped it LOL

2012-02-06
@Apostolic_AJ #stepsUp hmm I smell a lie.. get your AARP card off the ground u dropped it LOL

Intergenerational! We do that!! RT @AARP: Raising a grandchild? New to #grandparenting? We've got resources http://t.co/EEELhObF

2012-02-06
Intergenerational! We do that!! RT @AARP: Raising a grandchild? New to #grandparenting? We've got resources http://t.co/EEELhObF

Guess who these shoes belong to....#WinnerGetsRT #movies4grownups http://t.co/YtxdVGNl

2012-02-06
Guess who these shoes belong to....#WinnerGetsRT #movies4grownups http://t.co/YtxdVGNl