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Gather & Grow
The Community Event Center from AARP hosts FREE interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self improvement, and fun. In addition to virtual events, Movies for Grownups helps fight ageism in the entertainment industry by encouraging films that resonate with older audiences.
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Core Strength, Pelvic and Hip Exercises for Back Pain-Free MovementCore Strength, Pelvic and Hip Exercises for Back Pain-Free Movement
Date: Monday, Apr 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Event Description:
The class, led by Julia Fuller, a certified personal trainer and specialist in corrective exercise and biomechanics, can be helpful to anyone dealing with a lack of core strength, any type of back pain (everything is connected!), hip pain and hamstring tightness.
Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise regimen. To maximize your experience, consider bringing a block or pillow.
Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/exercises-for-achieving-back-pain-free-movement-h4nm9dwkqjf.html -
Birding & Protecting Birds: A Community EffortBirding & Protecting Birds: A Community Effort
Date: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Event Description: By engaging passionate birders in global community science platforms, we can work together to gather invaluable data that supports conservation efforts worldwide. Learn how your observations can make a difference and contribute to protecting our feathered friends.
Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/birding-protecting-birds-a-community-effort-crnnwz97r2w.html -
Cooking Class: Our Brunch, Lunch, and Munch Chefs Celebrate the CarrotCooking Class: Our Brunch, Lunch, and Munch Chefs Celebrate the Carrot
Date: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Event Description: Celebrate International Carrot Day with AARP Houston’s Brunch, Lunch, and Munch duo! Enjoy a refreshing Energized Detox Beet & Carrot Smoothie, flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with thinly sliced carrots and Honey Balsamic Roasted Rainbow Carrots as a side dish.
Finally, we’ll indulge in Zucchini Carrot Cupcakes for a sweet treat. These healthy recipes, prepared by chefs Bea Moore and Vernita Harris, are perfect for a nutritious and tasty celebration. If you like, you can download a list of ingredients to have on hand.
Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/cooking-class-its-all-about-carrots-hhnzb8gw9s9.html -
AARP Theater: 'Audra McDonald: I Am What I Am'AARP Theater: 'Audra McDonald: I Am What I Am'
Date: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 105 Minutes
Event Description:
The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards as well as two Grammy awards and an Emmy, Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs, including I Am What I Am, Cornet Man, Summertime, I Could Have Danced All Night and many more. Recorded from the London Palladium, musical director Andy Einhorn leads the 40-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra accompanying McDonald.
Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-theater-audra-mcdonald-i-am-what-i-am-ev-25024218063673.html
